Every US area code, explainedUnited States · +1
Area Code Contact ES
Menu
AREA CODE · COMMONWEALTH OF PUERTO RICO

Area code 787

Area code 787 covers San Juan, Commonwealth of Puerto Rico. Map, time zone, overlays, carriers, the full list of prefixes and how to dial it.

State: Commonwealth of Puerto Rico Major City: San Juan Atlantic Time (AST) Overlay: None
01 / WHERE IT IS

Where is area code 787?

Area code 787 is assigned to San Juan and the surrounding region in Commonwealth of Puerto Rico. Calls to numbers that start with 787 are routed to this area.

Area code 787 is not currently part of an overlay: it serves its territory on its own.

Counties covered

San Juan MunicipioTrujillo Alto MunicipioGuaynabo MunicipioBayamón MunicipioCaguas MunicipioPonce MunicipioArecibo Municipio

Line types

  • Mobile 60.88%
  • Landline 39.12%
02 / MAP

Area code 787 on the map

The shaded area joins the code’s numbering centers; the marker shows its main city.

Loading…

© OpenStreetMap contributors

03 / LOCAL TIME

Current time in San Juan

This area code is in the Atlantic Time (AST) time zone.

Local timeSan Juan, PR--:--:--

Loading…

America/Puerto_RicoLive
04 / HOW TO DIAL

How to call San Juan

WITHIN THE US787 XXX XXXX

Always 10 digits — landline, mobile or VoIP. Local, long distance or a different state: the format is always the same. You do not need to dial the 1 first.

FROM ABROAD+1 787 XXX XXXX

Exit codes: 00 Europe/Mexico · 011 Canada · 010 Japan · + universal

WHATSAPP / IMESSAGE+1 787 XXX XXXX

Always save the number in international format so messaging apps recognize it correctly:

Call typeTraditional landlineMobile / VoIP
Local (same area code)10 digits10 digits
US long distance1 + 10 digits10 digits
Emergency911911
🌐Universal+1 787 555 0123
🇪🇸🇲🇽Spain / Mexico00 1 787 555 0123
🇦🇺Australia0011 1 787 555 0123
🇯🇵Japan010 1 787 555 0123
HAVE THE FULL NUMBER?

Learn more about that number.

Check the line type and the carrier the number block was originally assigned to.

10 digits to see the carrier and line type of the number

05 / CARRIERS

Carriers in area code 787

Share of the number blocks by carrier and line type.

Landline

Claro Puerto Rico
80%
Metro by T-Mobile
9%
WORLDNET TELECOMMUNICATIONS
8%
IP SOLUTIONS
2%
Liberty Puerto Rico
1%
Others
1%

Mobile

Liberty Puerto Rico
50%
T-Mobile USA
21%
Claro Puerto Rico
18%
OPTIVON TELECOMMUNICATIONS SERVICES
7%
BORINQUEN BEEPERS
1%
Others
2%

Carrier shown is the original assignment of each number block and may differ today because of number portability.

06 / PREFIXES

Complete list of prefixes for area code 787

777 number blocks (NXX) assigned in this area code.

PrefixTypeCityCarrier
(787) 200 Landline Río Piedras Liberty Puerto RicoLIBERTY COMMUNICATIONS OF PUERTO RICO LLC
(787) 201 Mobile Arecibo Claro Puerto RicoPUERTO RICO TELCO DBA CLARO PUERTO RICO
(787) 202 Mobile Ponce Claro Puerto RicoPUERTO RICO TELCO DBA CLARO PUERTO RICO
(787) 203 Mobile Caguas Claro Puerto RicoPUERTO RICO TELCO DBA CLARO PUERTO RICO
(787) 204 Mobile Guayama Claro Puerto RicoPUERTO RICO TELCO DBA CLARO PUERTO RICO
(787) 205 Mobile Cayey Claro Puerto RicoPUERTO RICO TELCO DBA CLARO PUERTO RICO
(787) 206 Mobile Humacao Claro Puerto RicoPUERTO RICO TELCO DBA CLARO PUERTO RICO
(787) 207 Mobile Santurce Claro Puerto RicoPUERTO RICO TELCO DBA CLARO PUERTO RICO
(787) 208 Mobile Santurce Claro Puerto RicoPUERTO RICO TELCO DBA CLARO PUERTO RICO
(787) 209 Mobile Santurce Liberty Puerto RicoLIBERTY MOBILE PUERTO RICO INC.

Showing 10 of 777 prefixes

07 / FAQ

Frequently asked questions about area code 787

Where is area code 787 used?
Area code 787 serves San Juan and the surrounding area in Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, including San Juan Municipio, Trujillo Alto Municipio, Guaynabo Municipio, Bayamón Municipio, Caguas Municipio.
What city is area code 787 from?
The main city of area code 787 is San Juan, PR.
What time zone is area code 787 in?
Area code 787 is in the Atlantic Time (AST) time zone (America/Puerto_Rico).
Is 787 an overlay area code?
No. Area code 787 is not currently part of an overlay.
How do I call a number with area code 787 from the United States?
Dial the 10 digits: 787 + 7-digit number. For some long-distance calls from a landline you may need to add a 1 first.
How do I call a 787 number from another country?
Dial your country's exit code (or +), then 1, then 787 and the seven-digit number. From a mobile you can use +1 787 XXX XXXX.
Which carriers use area code 787?
Most landline blocks belong to Claro Puerto Rico and most mobile blocks to Liberty Puerto Rico. The carrier shown is the original assignment and may differ today because of number portability.
Is area code 787 for landlines, mobiles or both?
Both. About 39.12% of the number blocks are landline, 60.88% mobile.
How do I save a 787 number in WhatsApp or my phone?
Save it in international format: +1 787 XXX XXXX. That way WhatsApp, iMessage and Telegram recognize it from any country.
Is it safe to answer calls from area code 787?
The area code only shows the region a number was assigned to; it does not tell you who is calling. Scammers can fake any area code, so do not share personal or banking information with unknown callers, and let unknown numbers go to voicemail.
KEEP EXPLORING

Nearby area codes

786Miami, FL305Miami, FL645Miami, FL954Fort Lauderdale, FL754Fort Lauderdale, FL728West Palm Beach, FL

Other area codes in Commonwealth of Puerto Rico

939 · San Juan

View all Commonwealth of Puerto Rico area codes →