Area Code 876

Area code 876 is the local telephone area code of Jamaica. The 876 area code was created during a split from the original 809 area code which was done on or around the date May, 1997.

When in Jamaica, use the seven digits alone. When calling to Jamaica from anywhere in the NANP area simply dial 1(876) + seven digit phone number.

Be wary of receiving telephone calls from this particular area code as we have received reports of "phone fishing" initiated from this area code. Unknown subjects calling from the 876 area code will attempt to gain personal information such as banking and social security info while conversing with you. Additionally, these subjects will attempt to acquire monetary funds from you, stating that they are needed to secure or pay taxes on prize money that you have won (similar to "Nigerian Scam"). Stallion Springs Police Department, Sgt. M. Grant, Tehachapi Ca.]]

Numbers starting with 876