About Area Code 345
- Region Code
- 345
- City
- George Town
- State
- Cayman Islands
- Population
- 71,432
- Largest City
- George Town
- Neighboring Codes
- N/A
- Time Zone
- Eastern Time
Area Code 345 — George Town, Cayman Islands
345 Area Code – George Town, Cayman Islands: Location, Time Zone & History
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Map of Area Code 345
History & Cultural Notes
Unlike most three-digit codes in the North American Numbering Plan, 345 belongs to a single British Overseas Territory: the Cayman Islands. Before 1996, the islands shared the multi-territory Caribbean code 809 and relied on five-digit local dialing within the 94X central-office code group. On September 1, 1996, 345 entered service with a permissive dialing period that ran through August 31, 1997, giving the Cayman Islands its own dedicated numbering plan area for the first time.
George Town, the capital, is the largest and most populous settlement among the islands served by 345, and one of the most populous settlements found across all the British Overseas Territories. As of the 2021 Cayman Islands Census, the territory's total population was 71,432. Beyond George Town, the numbering area reaches West Bay, Bodden Town, North Side, East End, and Cayman Brac.
The Cayman Islands' economy centers on offshore finance and banking, tourism, real estate, captive insurance, and cruise ship and maritime services. The territory also stands out for its time-keeping: it observes Eastern Standard Time year-round and never switches to daylight saving time.