The area code +1 (246) is the telephone area code of Barbados. The (246) area code, or “(BIM)” perhaps short for “Bimshire” — was created during a split from the original +1 (809) area code which was done on or around the date July 1996. The 246 area code is part of the North American Numbering Plan (NANP).

When calling to Barbados from anywhere in the United States, Canada, or NANP simply dial 1(246) + seven digit phone number.

When calling to Barbados from the United Kingdom simply dial 00 + 1 + 246 + seven digit phone number.

When in Barbados, use the subscribers seven digit phone number alone to call locally.

When calling to the United States, Canada or another area code within the North America Numbering Plan (NANP) simply dial 1 + the area code + seven digit phone number. *

When calling to the United Kingdom simply dial 00 + 44 + phone number.

Note: Not all 1-(800) phone numbers are toll free when being dialed from Barbados and may be treated as a toll call.