+1-869 facts for kids

Area code 869 is like a special code for phones in a country called Saint Kitts and Nevis. It helps phone calls go to the right place. Saint Kitts and Nevis is a beautiful island nation in the Caribbean Sea.

What is Area Code 869?

This special code, 869, helps people call phones in Saint Kitts and Nevis. It's part of how phone systems work around the world. The 869 area code was created in October 1996. Before that, it was part of a bigger area code, 809.

Calling Saint Kitts and Nevis

When you call Saint Kitts and Nevis from countries like the United States or Canada, you need to dial "1" first. Then you dial the 869 area code, followed by the seven-digit phone number. It looks like this: 1 (869) and then the phone number.

If you are already in Saint Kitts and Nevis, you only need to dial the seven-digit phone number. You don't need to use the 869 area code or the "1" before it.