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Area code 876 - All of Jamaica

Area code 876 is a country-wide North American Numbering Plan code serving all of Jamaica; its largest city is Kingston. It serves a population of roughly 2,837,077 (World Bank, 2025). .

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Local time in 876 ?
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Overlay code ?
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America/Jamaica

Who called me from area code 876?

A call from area code 876 can come from anywhere in Jamaica - it is a country-wide code, with Kingston 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 876 below.
  3. If the call was unwanted, report it to the FTC and use the report form on this page so other 876 residents see it.
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1. Were you expecting a call today?
2. Do you recognise the specific number (not just the area code)?
3. Have you searched the number online yet?
4. Is it during normal business hours in 876?
5. Are you actively waiting on a business decision (delivery, loan, job, etc.)?

Where is the 876 area code? Coverage map

The pin marks Kingston, the largest city in Jamaica. Zoom and pan to explore the coverage region.

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Area codes near 876 (overlay + neighboring)

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

Same geography as 876 (overlay codes)

These codes cover the exact same area as 876. A number starting with 658 could literally be your neighbor - overlay codes get assigned when 876's numbers run out.

Neighboring regions (codes next door)

These codes cover regions adjacent to 876. Common for calls from nearby cities and across county lines.

Why do scammers use 876 numbers?

Area code 876 belongs to Jamaica, but it looks like a normal North American number because Jamaica 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 876 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 876? Do not call back unless you know someone in Jamaica. Run the number through the lookup on this page first.
  • Calling 876 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 876 calls to the FTC; Canadians to the Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre.

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

Recently reported scam numbers in 876

No reports for 876 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 876 spam calls (by carrier)

Getting repeated spam calls from 876 numbers around Kingston, Jamaica? You can't legitimately block every 876 call without also missing legitimate ones from Kingston, Jamaica - 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 876 area code

Area codes 876 and 658 are telephone area codes in the North American Numbering Plan (NANP) for Jamaica. Having telephone service to the United States as early as 1936, it was not until 1962 that Jamaica had a high-capacity link for dial service to the US network, which was operated as part of the NANP numbering plan area 809. 809 was designated for parts of the Caribbean region in 1958, and was divided in the 1990s for service to individual countries.

876 area code FAQ: common questions

What area code is 876?

Area code 876 is a North American Numbering Plan area code that serves Telephone numbers in Jamaica in Jamaica, primarily including Kingston and surrounding communities.

Where does area code 876 cover?

Area code 876 covers the Kingston, Jamaica area.

Is 876 a real area code or a scam?

876 is a real, actively-assigned US area code - not itself a scam. However, spammers do use 876 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 876 spam calls?

You cannot legitimately block an entire area code without also blocking legitimate calls from Kingston. 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 876?

876 shares coverage with overlay code 658. That means new phone numbers issued in the same geographic area may have either area code, and 10-digit dialing is required.

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