Area Code 787: San Juan, Puerto Rico
787 is a telephone area code serving Puerto Rico, including San Juan, Bayamon. It is part of the North American Numbering Plan and is dialed with the country code +1.
Numbers beginning with 787 are located in Puerto Rico, United States (NANP region: Territory). The code covers San Juan, Bayamon.
How to Dial Area Code 787
| Calling from | What to dial |
|---|---|
| Anywhere in the US or Canada | 1 787 XXX-XXXX (10-digit dialing: 787 + 7-digit number) |
| Local call inside the same area code | 7-digit number in most areas; 10 digits where an overlay code is active |
| From the UK or Europe | 00 1 787 XXX XXXX |
| From Australia | 0011 1 787 XXX XXXX |
| From a mobile phone anywhere | +1 787 XXX XXXX |
Whatever country you are calling from, the + symbol replaces the exit code. Save the contact as +1 787 XXXXXXX and it will dial correctly from any phone in the world.
Time Zone for Area Code 787
Calls to a 787 number ring in the America/Puerto_Rico time zone, standard offset UTC-04:00. This zone does not observe daylight saving time, so the offset above holds all year.
Note: Puerto Rico does not observe daylight saving time.
Cities and Communities Served by 787
The following places fall inside the 787 calling area:
Other Area Codes in Puerto Rico
These codes also serve Puerto Rico. Area codes are assigned by the North American Numbering Plan Administration (NANPA).
| Area Code | Cities / Coverage |
|---|---|
| 939 | San Juan (overlay) |
See all 2 area codes in Puerto Rico →
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is area code 787?
Area code 787 is in Puerto Rico, United States. It covers San Juan, Bayamon.
What time zone is area code 787 in?
Area code 787 rings in the America/Puerto_Rico time zone (UTC-04:00 standard).
Do I need to dial 1 before area code 787?
Yes, for a long-distance call inside the US and Canada you dial 1 first, then 787, then the seven-digit number. The 1 is the North American long-distance trunk prefix — it is not the country code. From outside North America you dial your exit code then 1 then 787.
Is area code 787 toll-free?
No. 787 is a standard geographic area code, so normal long-distance rates apply unless your plan includes them. Toll-free NANP codes are 800, 833, 844, 855, 866, 877 and 888.