U.S. Virgin Islands Area Codes
Area Code 340 | |
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Post Office City: | Christiansted, VI |
County: | County |
Timezone: | |
Coordinates: | -64.7, 17.74 |
Area Code: | 340 |
What is the Area Code?
In the United States, the "Area Code" is a numerical prefix used in phone numbers to identify a specific geographic region within the country. These area codes are part of the telephone numbering system and are essential for the proper routing of calls.
The area code typically consists of three digits and precedes the local phone number. For example, in the phone number (212) 555-1234, "212" is the area code that corresponds to a part of New York City.
Functions of the Area Code:
Geographic Identification: Allows the determination of the region or city from which a call originates. Call Routing: Helps telephone service providers direct calls efficiently through their network. Number Distribution: Facilitates the assignment and organization of phone numbers to avoid conflicts and duplications. Billing: Sometimes, call costs can vary depending on the area code, especially for long-distance calls. In summary, area codes are fundamental to the functioning of the telephone system in the United States, ensuring that calls are connected correctly and managed in an orderly manner.
Area Codes, cities and counties within U.S. Virgin Islands Area Code
Here are the cities and towns for State U.S. Virgin Islands that the US Post Office accepts. The city listed as the main city is usually where the main post office is located. When sending a letter or package, always include your preferred city to ensure your delivery is as successful as possible
Primary City | Aceptable Cities | State | County | Area Codes | ZIP | Timezone |
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Christiansted | St Croix | U.S. Virgin Islands(VI) | 340 | 00820 | ||
Christiansted | -- | U.S. Virgin Islands(VI) | 00821 | |||
Christiansted | -- | U.S. Virgin Islands(VI) | 00822 | |||
Christiansted | St Croix | U.S. Virgin Islands(VI) | 00823 | |||
Christiansted | St Croix | U.S. Virgin Islands(VI) | 00824 | |||
Frederiksted | -- | U.S. Virgin Islands(VI) | 340 | 00840 | ||
Frederiksted | -- | U.S. Virgin Islands(VI) | 00841 | |||
Kingshill | -- | U.S. Virgin Islands(VI) | 340 | 00850 | ||
Kingshill | -- | U.S. Virgin Islands(VI) | 00851 | |||
St John | Cruz Bay | U.S. Virgin Islands(VI) | 00830 | |||
St John | Cruz Bay | U.S. Virgin Islands(VI) | 00831 | |||
St Thomas | Charlotte Ama, Charlotte Amalie | U.S. Virgin Islands(VI) | 00801 | |||
St Thomas | Charlotte Ama, Charlotte Amalie | U.S. Virgin Islands(VI) | 340 | 00802 | ||
St Thomas | Charlotte Ama, Charlotte Amalie | U.S. Virgin Islands(VI) | 00803 | |||
St Thomas | Charlotte Ama, Charlotte Amalie | U.S. Virgin Islands(VI) | 00804 | |||
St Thomas | -- | U.S. Virgin Islands(VI) | 00805 |