The +1 (264) area code is for Anguilla, a small British Overseas Territory in the eastern Caribbean. Anguilla is part of the North American Numbering Plan (NANP), which means it shares the +1 country code with the US, Canada, and other Caribbean islands. The 264 area code is what distinguishes Anguilla from the rest of the +1 numbering system.
With a population of roughly 16,000, Anguilla is one of the smallest territories in the NANP. Most calls to the island go to hotels, vacation rentals, dive shops, and family members of the Anguillan diaspora spread across the US Virgin Islands, the UK, and other Caribbean islands. If you are calling from the US or Canada, dialing Anguilla works the same way as a domestic long-distance call: 1 + 264 + the seven-digit local number.
Quick answer: Dial +1 264 followed by the 7-digit local number. Anguilla uses the North American Numbering Plan, so from the US or Canada just dial 1-264-XXX-XXXX. Local numbers are 7 digits in the format XXX-XXXX. There is no separate trunk prefix. Mobile numbers typically start with 264-235, 264-476, 264-536, or 264-772.
How to call Anguilla: quick reference
Since Anguilla is in the NANP, the dialing format from the US and Canada is identical to calling another US area code. From outside North America, you add your international access code before +1 264.
| Calling from | Dialing format |
|---|---|
| US/Canada mobile | +1264 [local number] |
| US/Canada landline | 011-1264-[local number] |
| UK | 00-1264-[local number] |
| Australia | 0011-1264-[local number] |
| Germany | 00-1264-[local number] |
| France | 00-1264-[local number] |
Understanding Anguilla phone numbers
All Anguilla phone numbers follow the standard NANP format: +1 (264) XXX-XXXX. The total is always 10 digits (area code + 7-digit local number). There are no separate area codes within Anguilla since the entire island uses 264.
Landline numbers
Landline numbers in Anguilla typically start with 264-497 or 264-498. The format is: +1 264 497 XXXX or +1 264 498 XXXX. Government offices, hotels, and businesses are on landlines. The landline network is operated by Cable & Wireless (now part of Flow/Liberty Latin America).
Mobile numbers
Mobile numbers use several exchange prefixes. Common ones include:
| Prefix | Carrier | Example |
|---|---|---|
| 264-235 | Digicel | +1 264 235 XXXX |
| 264-476 | Flow | +1 264 476 XXXX |
| 264-536 | Digicel | +1 264 536 XXXX |
| 264-772 | Flow | +1 264 772 XXXX |
| 264-584 | Digicel | +1 264 584 XXXX |
No trunk prefix
Anguilla does not use a trunk prefix. Local calls within the island use just the 7-digit number. For calls from off-island, dial the full +1 264 XXX XXXX.
Mobile carriers in Anguilla
For an island of 16,000 people, Anguilla has two mobile carriers, which is typical for Caribbean NANP territories.
Flow (formerly Cable & Wireless / LIME)
Flow is part of Liberty Latin America and operates both the landline and mobile networks in Anguilla. It is the older carrier on the island, originally established as Cable & Wireless. Flow provides 4G LTE coverage across most of the island and handles the majority of landline service. It also provides broadband internet and cable TV.
Digicel
Digicel entered the Anguillan market in the mid-2000s and competes with Flow on mobile. Digicel is the larger carrier across the Caribbean as a whole and tends to offer competitive prepaid plans. Coverage on Anguilla is solid since the island is flat and only 35 square miles.
Don't confuse +1264 with nearby codes
Since Anguilla shares the +1 country code with dozens of other NANP territories, the 264 area code is what you need to get right. A few nearby area codes cause confusion.
| Code | Territory | How to tell apart |
|---|---|---|
| +1 264 | Anguilla | British territory, eastern Caribbean. |
| +1 268 | Antigua and Barbuda | 268, not 264. Independent nation south of Anguilla. |
| +1 246 | Barbados | 246 vs 264. Same digits, different order. |
| +1 284 | British Virgin Islands | 284 vs 264. Both British territories, different islands. |
| +1 242 | Bahamas | 242 vs 264. Bahamas is much farther north. |
The 264 vs 268 (Antigua) mix-up is the most common since both islands are in the same part of the Caribbean and the numbers are only four digits apart. Double-check before dialing.
Time zone considerations
Anguilla uses Atlantic Standard Time (AST), UTC-4 year-round. The island does not observe daylight saving time. During North American summer, Anguilla is on the same time as US Eastern Daylight Time (EDT).
| Your time zone | Offset from AST | When it's 10:00 AM in Anguilla |
|---|---|---|
| US East (EST) | AST +1h | 9:00 AM same day |
| US East (EDT, summer) | Same | 10:00 AM same day |
| US West (PST) | AST +4h | 6:00 AM same day |
| UK (GMT) | AST -4h | 2:00 PM same day |
| Central Europe (CET) | AST -5h | 3:00 PM same day |
| Australia East (AEST) | AST -14h | 12:00 AM next day |
Business hours on Anguilla run roughly 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM, Monday to Friday. Many businesses close for lunch. Government offices keep similar hours. Restaurants and hotels answer calls into the evening.
Communication in Anguilla
Language and business culture
English is the official language. Anguillan English has a Caribbean lilt but is fully intelligible to American and British English speakers. Business communication is straightforward. Hotels and tourism businesses are accustomed to handling phone inquiries from abroad, especially from the US and Canada.
Internet and messaging
Anguilla has reasonable internet connectivity for its size. WhatsApp is the most popular messaging app, followed by iMessage for iPhone users. Flow and Digicel both offer mobile data plans with LTE coverage. WiFi is available at most hotels and restaurants. Many locals and businesses prefer WhatsApp messaging to traditional phone calls.
The .ai domain
Anguilla's country-code top-level domain is .ai, which has become extremely valuable since the rise of artificial intelligence companies. Revenue from .ai domain registrations has become a significant income source for the territory. If you find yourself looking up an Anguilla phone number, there is a decent chance it is for a tech company that registered a .ai domain and set up a presence on the island.
The Anguillan diaspora
Where Anguillans settled
Anguilla's small population means its diaspora is also small in absolute numbers, but proportionally significant. Many Anguillans have moved to the US Virgin Islands (particularly St. Thomas and St. Croix), the British Virgin Islands, the United Kingdom, and the US mainland. The USVI connection is especially strong because of geographic proximity and historical labor migration patterns.
Why they call home
Family ties are the main reason. Anguilla is the kind of place where everyone knows everyone, and people who leave stay connected. Calls peak around holidays (Christmas is a big deal on the island, with boat racing season running through the new year) and during hurricane season when family members check in on each other. The August Monday holiday (Anguilla's emancipation celebration) also generates a spike in calls from abroad.
Dialing examples
Calling a hotel in Anguilla from the US
To call a resort on the island from a US mobile: dial +1 264 497 6666. Since Anguilla is in the NANP, you can also dial 1-264-497-6666 without the plus sign, the same way you would call any US long-distance number. From a US landline: 1-264-497-6666.
Calling an Anguillan mobile from the UK
To reach a mobile number from the UK: dial 00-1-264-235-XXXX. The 00 is the UK international access code, 1 is the NANP country code, 264 is Anguilla's area code, and 235-XXXX is the local number.
Calling Anguilla from within the Caribbean
From another NANP Caribbean island (e.g., Antigua +1 268 or BVI +1 284): dial 1-264-XXX-XXXX. It works like a domestic long-distance call within the NANP. From a non-NANP Caribbean country like Martinique (+596), you would dial 00-1-264-XXX-XXXX.
Common mistakes to avoid
Treating it as a free domestic call
From the US or Canada, dialing 1-264 looks like a normal long-distance call, and technically it is within the NANP. But most US phone plans do not include Caribbean NANP numbers in their "unlimited domestic" minutes. Calls to 1-264 are billed as international, and the per-minute rate can be surprisingly high if your carrier charges premium Caribbean rates. Check your plan or use a VoIP service like CallSky for predictable pricing.
Confusing 264 with 268 (Antigua)
Anguilla (264) and Antigua (268) are neighboring islands with similar-looking area codes. If you mix them up, your call will still connect, just to the wrong island. The person answering will probably figure out what happened before you do.
Forgetting the 1 before 264
From outside North America, some people dial +264 without the 1 in front. That will not work. Anguilla's full international code is +1 264, not +264. The +264 code by itself is actually Namibia, which is a very different destination.
Not accounting for hurricane shutdowns
Anguilla is in the hurricane belt. During major storms (roughly June through November), phone service can go down for hours or days. If your call is not connecting during hurricane season, it may be a weather-related outage rather than a wrong number.
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Frequently asked questions (FAQ)
Is calling Anguilla the same as calling the US?
The dialing format is the same (1 + area code + number), but the cost is not. Most US and Canadian phone plans bill calls to Caribbean NANP numbers like 264 as international, not domestic. Expect international per-minute rates unless your plan specifically includes Caribbean calling.
What is the +264 country code vs +1 264?
+264 (without the 1) is Namibia in southern Africa. +1 264 is Anguilla in the Caribbean. The 1 makes all the difference. Always include the 1 when dialing Anguilla from outside North America.
Can I use WhatsApp to call Anguilla?
Yes. WhatsApp is widely used in Anguilla, and most locals have it. WiFi and LTE coverage on the island is good enough for WhatsApp voice and video calls. Many small businesses prefer WhatsApp communication over traditional phone calls.
What language is spoken in Anguilla?
English is the official and everyday language. Anguillan English has a Caribbean accent and some local expressions, but there is no language barrier for English speakers. All business, government, and tourism communication is in English.
Why is Anguilla's .ai domain so popular?
Anguilla was assigned the .ai country-code top-level domain. When artificial intelligence companies started looking for domain names, .ai became highly sought after. The domain registry generates significant revenue for Anguilla's government, making the territory one of the unexpected beneficiaries of the AI industry.
Looking for other Caribbean dialing codes? See our guides for Antigua and Barbuda (+1 268), Barbados (+1 246), and British Virgin Islands (+1 284).