Area Code 268 — St. John's, Antigua And Barbuda

268 Area Code – St. John's, Antigua And Barbuda: Location, Time Zone & History

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About Area Code 268

Region Code
268
City
St. John's
State
Antigua And Barbuda
Population
86,295
Largest City
St. John's
Neighboring Codes
  • 869 (Not Applicable)
  • 664 (Brades, Montserrat)
Time Zone
Atlantic Time

Map of Area Code 268

History & Cultural Notes

Antigua and Barbuda has been reached through a single dialing plan since April 1, 1996, when 268 was carved out of the shared Caribbean area code 809. A one-year permissive period let both codes work before 809 was retired locally. On a telephone keypad, 268 spells ANT, the first three letters of Antigua, a small mnemonic touch that ties the number itself to the island's identity.

Beyond the capital, St. John's, the code covers All Saints, Liberta, and Codrington, linking communities across both islands under one numbering plan. The economy reflects this shared geography and blends several sectors:

  • Tourism and hospitality
  • Offshore financial services and banking
  • Yachting and marine services
  • Agriculture and fisheries
  • Construction

Culturally, the region is known for Antigua Sailing Week, a major international regatta centered on Nelson's Dockyard and English Harbour, drawing sailors and spectators from around the world. Cricket also runs deep in national identity, embodied by Sir Vivian Richards Stadium in North Sound, named for the island's legendary batsman. Together, these traditions give the 268 code a distinct sense of place tied to the sea and the sport.