787 area code
Where the 787 area code is, its overlay and how to dial a +1 787 number from anywhere.
The 787 area code is in Puerto Rico, United States (Alaska (AKT)). To call from abroad: +1 787 555-0123. It is an overlay, so all 10 digits are dialled.
The 787 area code is a geographic North American Numbering Plan (NANP) code covering Puerto Rico. It has been in service since 11-Dec-1995 and sits in the Alaska (AKT) time zone.
How to dial a 787 number
+1 787 555-01231 787 555-0123787 555-0123Other Puerto Rico area codes
Frequently asked questions
Where is the 787 area code?
The 787 area code is in Puerto Rico, United States (Alaska (AKT)).
Is 787 an overlay area code?
Yes. 787 overlays the same region as 809, 939, so callers dial all 10 digits.
Do I have to dial 10 digits for 787?
Yes — dial the area code plus the seven-digit number.
How do I call a 787 number from another country?
Dial your exit code (or +), then 1, then 787, then the number: +1 787 555-0123.
Source: NANPA numbering plan. An area code covers a region, not a precise address — a 787 number does not pinpoint a street or ZIP code.
Number holders in area code 787
Each prefix (the three digits after the area code) is assigned by NANPA to one telephone company. 800 prefixes are in use in 787, shared by 18 companies. The largest holders:
| Company | Prefixes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Puerto Rico Tel. Co. | 249 | 31% |
| Liberty Mobile Puerto Rico Inc. | 238 | 30% |
| Suncom Dba T-Mobile USA | 99 | 12% |
| Puerto Rico Telco Dba Claro Puerto Rico | 86 | 11% |
| Optivon Telecommunications Services, Inc. | 33 | 4% |
| Metropcs, Inc. | 25 | 3% |
Source: NANPA central office code assignments. A number keeps its original prefix when it is ported to another carrier.
Complaints about 787 numbers
- Reports to the FTC, last 30 days
- 56
- Recorded messages or robocalls
- 48%
- Rank among area codes
- #388 of 670
- Most reported subjects
- Other (27)
- Calls pretending to be government, businesses, or family and friends (14)
- Medical & prescriptions (10)
Period Aug 26 – Sep 24, 2026. These are the numbers shown on the caller ID of the reported calls; many are spoofed and do not belong to the real caller.
Source: US Federal Trade Commission, Do Not Call reported calls data (daily files).
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