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Area code 268 - All of Antigua and Barbuda

Area code 268 is a country-wide North American Numbering Plan code serving all of Antigua and Barbuda; its largest city is St. John's. It serves a population of roughly 94,209 (World Bank, 2025). .

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Who called me from area code 268?

A call from area code 268 can come from anywhere in Antigua and Barbuda - it is a country-wide code, with St. John's its largest city - but caller ID spoofing means the area code alone cannot confirm who called. The only reliable way to identify the caller is to check the full 10-digit number:

  1. Run the number through the reverse phone lookup at the top of this page to see the owner's name, carrier, and location.
  2. Compare it against the recently reported scam numbers in 268 below.
  3. If the call was unwanted, report it to the FTC and use the report form on this page so other 268 residents see it.
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1. Were you expecting a call today?
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4. Is it during normal business hours in 268?
5. Are you actively waiting on a business decision (delivery, loan, job, etc.)?

Where is the 268 area code? Coverage map

The pin marks St. John's, the largest city in Antigua and Barbuda. Zoom and pan to explore the coverage region.

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Area codes near 268 (overlay + neighboring)

If a caller ID shows one of these codes, the call is probably still from the St. John's area or a nearby region. Click any code to see its own page.

Neighboring regions (codes next door)

These codes cover regions adjacent to 268. Common for calls from nearby cities and across county lines.

Why do scammers use 268 numbers?

Area code 268 belongs to Antigua and Barbuda, but it looks like a normal North American number because Antigua and Barbuda shares the +1 country code with the US and Canada. Scammers exploit exactly that confusion. The classic pattern is the one-ring callback scam: your phone rings once from a 268 number, and calling back connects you to a premium international line that bills by the minute. Caribbean area codes including 809, 876 and 473 are so associated with this scheme that US consumer agencies have warned about it for years.

  • Missed a call from 268? Do not call back unless you know someone in Antigua and Barbuda. Run the number through the lookup on this page first.
  • Calling 268 costs international rates. It is not a US or Canadian domestic call, even though it looks like one - check your carrier's rates before dialing.
  • Report it: US residents can report unwanted 268 calls to the FTC; Canadians to the Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre.

Legitimate calls from Antigua and Barbuda exist too - businesses, hotels, family. The lookup form above is the fastest way to tell the difference.

Recently reported scam numbers in 268

No reports for 268 yet. Be the first - use the “Report a scam call” form below to flag a number you've received. Approved reports appear here alongside FCC-recorded complaints.

How to block 268 spam calls (by carrier)

Getting repeated spam calls from 268 numbers around St. John's, Antigua and Barbuda? You can't legitimately block every 268 call without also missing legitimate ones from St. John's, Antigua and Barbuda - so the practical fix is to turn on your carrier's free spam filter and register on the national do-not-call list. Step-by-step for each major US carrier below.

AT&T

  1. Download the free AT&T ActiveArmor app (iOS + Android).
  2. Sign in with your wireless number.
  3. Enable Fraud Blocking and Suspected Spam Warning.
  4. To block a specific number, tap the call in your history → Block.

Verizon

  1. Download the free Verizon Call Filter app (iOS + Android).
  2. Sign in with your Verizon account.
  3. Turn on Spam Filter.
  4. To block a specific number: My Verizon → Blocks → Add Number.

T-Mobile

  1. Download the free Scam Shield app (iOS + Android).
  2. Enable Scam Block (blocks known scam calls silently).
  3. Use Scam ID to see “Scam Likely” caller ID on suspicious numbers.
  4. To block a specific number, dial #662# from your device.

All carriers

  1. Register on the FTC's National Do-Not-Call list.
  2. Report unwanted calls to the FCC at fcc.gov/complaints.
  3. On iPhone: Settings → Phone → Silence Unknown Callers.
  4. On Android: Phone app → ⋮ → Settings → Caller ID & spam.

Sources: carrier support pages (AT&T, Verizon, T-Mobile), FCC consumer guides. Free features as of 2026. Every one of these steps costs nothing.

History of the 268 area code

Area code 268 is the telephone area code in the North American Numbering Plan (NANP) for Antigua and Barbuda. The area code was activated on April 1, 1996 by division of numbering plan area 809 which used to comprise all Caribbean countries and Bermuda. A permissive dialing period during which the old and the new area code could be used to call the new NPA was in effect for a period of one year until March 31, 1997.

268 area code FAQ: common questions

What area code is 268?

Area code 268 is a North American Numbering Plan area code that serves Telephone area code in the NANP for Antigua and Barbuda in Antigua and Barbuda, primarily including St. John's and surrounding communities.

Where does area code 268 cover?

Area code 268 covers the St. John's, Antigua and Barbuda area.

Is 268 a real area code or a scam?

268 is a real, actively-assigned US area code - not itself a scam. However, spammers do use 268 numbers because the code is well-known and appears local to millions of residents. Always verify the specific number, not the area code.

How do I block 268 spam calls?

You cannot legitimately block an entire area code without also blocking legitimate calls from St. John's. Better options: register on the National Do-Not-Call list, enable your carrier's spam-filter (all major US carriers now offer this free), and report unwanted calls to the FCC at fcc.gov/complaints so they show up in the trend data on this page.

What's the overlay area code for 268?

268 does not currently have an overlay area code assigned. New numbers in the region are still issued with the 268 prefix.

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