Area Code 276 – Anna Catherina/ Cornelia Ida/Hague/Fellowship

Overview of Guyana Area Code 276

Area code 276 is a geographic destination code within the Guyana national numbering plan, assigned to the western coastal region of Region 3 (Essequibo Islands-West Demerara). It serves the communities of Anna Catherina, Cornelia Ida, Hague, and Fellowship, which are located along the Atlantic coast, approximately 10–15 kilometers west of Georgetown. These areas are primarily residential and agricultural, with a mix of commercial activity along the main coastal road.

Dialing Formats

When calling a landline in this region from within Guyana, subscribers must dial the national trunk prefix 0, followed by the area code 276 and the seven-digit local number. For example, a local call to a number in Anna Catherina would be dialed as 0 276 XXX XXXX.

For international callers, the Guyana country code +592 replaces the trunk prefix. Thus, the same number would be dialed as +592 276 XXX XXXX. Note that the leading 0 is not used when calling from abroad.

Geographic Coverage and Administration

The 276 area code is part of the geographic numbering plan administered by the Guyana Telecommunications Agency (GTA) and is allocated to fixed-line services provided by the incumbent operator, Guyana Telephone and Telegraph Company (GTT). These numbers are tied to physical exchanges in the region, and the service is delivered over the PSTN (Public Switched Telephone Network).

As with most geographic codes in Guyana, the 276 area code is not portable to other regions. If a subscriber moves outside the 276 exchange area, they must obtain a new local number. However, within the same exchange, number portability may be available for fixed-line services, subject to GTA regulations.

Caller Instructions

Local callers within Guyana (including those in Georgetown) must dial the full national number: 0 276 XXX XXXX. International callers should dial their international access prefix (e.g., 011 from the US, 00 from most countries) followed by 592, then 276, and the seven-digit subscriber number.

It is important to note that Guyana has a single country code (+592) and does not use separate trunk prefixes for different regions; the 0 is the national trunk prefix used for all domestic calls to geographic and mobile numbers.

Overlay and Numbering Considerations

Currently, there is no overlay code for the 276 area. The region is served exclusively by the 276 code. However, as demand for fixed-line services grows, the GTA may introduce additional codes or overlay plans in the future. Subscribers and callers should always verify the correct dialing format with their service provider if they experience issues.

For businesses in Anna Catherina, Cornelia Ida, Hague, or Fellowship, having a local geographic number enhances trust and local presence. When listing numbers on websites or marketing materials, always use the international format +592 276 XXX XXXX to ensure clarity for both domestic and international clients.