Area code 868
Location of Trinidad and Tobago | |
| Country | Trinidad and Tobago |
|---|---|
| Continent | North America |
| Membership | NANP |
| Numbering plan type | Closed |
| Format | +1 868 nxx xxxx |
| Country code | +1 |
| International access | 011 |
| Long-distance | 1 |
| List of Trinidad and Tobago area codes | |
The area code 868 is assigned to Trinidad and Tobago, a member of the North American Numbering Plan (NANP). The telephone numbering plan for the country is known as the National Numbering Plan. It is part of a system used for assigning telephone numbers in Trinidad and Tobago, and functions as a part of the North American Numbering Plan (NANP). It is regulated by the Telecommunications Authority of Trinidad and Tobago, which holds responsibility for telecommunications in the country.
Due to a long established affiliation with NANP, phone numbers in the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago are often styled as "(868) NXX-xxxx". However, the International Telecommunications Union's standards such as E.164 and E.123 both strongly advocate the inclusion of a "+1" prefix to indicate "868" is a part of the NANP.