Area code 649 facts for kids
Area code 649 is a special number used for phones in the beautiful Turks and Caicos Islands. Think of it like a postal code, but for phone calls! It helps phone systems know where your call needs to go.
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What is Area Code 649?
An area code is a three-digit number that helps connect phone calls to a specific region. The 649 area code is used for all phone numbers in the Turks and Caicos Islands. This means that every landline and mobile phone number there starts with 649 after the country code.
When Was Area Code 649 Created?
The 649 area code was created in May 1997. Before that time, the Turks and Caicos Islands shared a different area code, 809, with other places in the Caribbean. Giving the islands their own area code made it easier to manage phone calls as more people started using phones.
How to Call the Turks and Caicos Islands
Calling the Turks and Caicos Islands is simple, whether you are there or calling from far away.
Calling from Inside the Turks and Caicos Islands
If you are already in the Turks and Caicos Islands, you only need to dial the seven-digit phone number. You do not need to dial 649 first.
Calling from North America
The Turks and Caicos Islands are part of the North American Numbering Plan. This means that if you are calling from the United States, Canada, or other places in North America, you dial the number just like a long-distance call within your own country. You will dial:
- 1 (this is the country code for North America)
- 649 (the area code for the Turks and Caicos Islands)
- Then the seven-digit phone number
Calling from Other Countries
If you are calling the Turks and Caicos Islands from a country outside of North America, you will need to use the international dialing code. This usually starts with a plus sign (+) or 00, followed by the North American country code and then the area code and local number. For example, you would dial:
- 00 or + (your country's international access code)
- 1 (the country code for North America)
- 649 (the area code for the Turks and Caicos Islands)
- Then the seven-digit phone number
