How to call Barbados from the UK
- From mobile
- +1 xxx xxx xxxx
- From landline
- 00 1 xxx xxx xxxx
From $0.44/min in your browser, no plan needed
How to dial Barbados from the UK
How to make a call to Barbados from the UK: dial the exit code, the country code, and the number. Barbados uses country code 1, so after 00 1 you dial the 10 digits and nothing more.
- 00The UK exit code
- 1Country code of Barbados
- xxx xxx xxxx10 digits
- From a mobile: +1 xxx xxx xxxx
Paste or type a number here to see how to dial it from anywhere
Example: +1 246 412 3456
- Mobile
- +1 246 412 3456
- Landline
- 00 1 246 412 3456
Before you call Barbados
Do not mix plus and 00
When calling Barbados cell phones, use +1. On a landline use 00 1, never both.
- Fails
- 00 + 1 xxx xxx xxxx
- Works
- 00 1 xxx xxx xxxx
Toll free numbers dial the same way
How to call to Barbados toll free numbers from the UK: dial them like any other number. Type it in the dialer above.
- Dial 00
- Dial 1
- Dial the 10 digits
Calling Barbados from the UK without an international plan
Suparelay calls Barbados for $0.45/min from your browser, with no plan. Without one, carriers in the UK charge up to $6.13/min. EE and Vodafone sell calls to Barbados as an add-on, and O2 blocks them on a £0 Spend Cap.
| Carrier | Per minute |
|---|---|
SuparelayNo plan neededUp to 13× cheaper | $0.45 landline$0.44 mobile |
 | $6.13$0.25 with plan |
 | $5.42$0.30 landline · $0.34 mobile with plan |
 | $3.96 |
Want to call Barbados?
Type the number and call from your browser, with no app and no plan
When to call Barbados
The time now in Barbados, and the best hours to call. The time difference moves only when the UK changes its clocks, because Barbados keeps the same time all year.
- Time difference
- March to October: 5 hours behind London
- October to March: 4 hours behind London
- Daylight saving time
- None, the clocks never change
Why a call to Barbados fails
O2 blocks international calls on a £0 Spend Cap
A £0 Spend Cap on O2 bars chargeable use outside the monthly and Bolt On allowances. International calls are in that group, so the call fails.
O2, What are spend caps?From any country, a call to Barbados also fails when
- The exit code is wrong for your country
- The number does not take calls from abroad
Questions
How to call Barbados from the UK mobile or cell phone?
Dial +1, then the number. It works from any mobile in the UK
- Press and hold 0 for +
- Dial 1
- Dial the 10 digits
Are calls to Barbados included in the UK phone plans?
Not on most plans. No carrier in the UK that we checked includes Barbados in a plan
How much does it cost to call Barbados from the UK?
With no plan, carriers in the UK charge up to $6.13 a minute. Suparelay charges each started minute, from your browser
Do I need to dial 00 to call Barbados?
From a landline, yes: dial 00, then 1. From a mobile, type + instead, and the phone adds the exit code
Can I call Barbados on my iPhone?
Yes. In the Phone app, press and hold 0 for +, then dial 1 and the 10-digit number. Your plan must allow calls to Barbados
Why isn't my call going through to Barbados?
The usual causes: the exit code is wrong for your country and the number does not take calls from abroad. Each one is listed above, with a link to its fix
How to call Barbados from the UK for free?
An app calls for free only when both sides have it. A call to a landline, or to a phone without the app, costs money
How to call Barbados from the UK on WhatsApp?
WhatsApp and FaceTime call for free, but only someone with the same app. To ring a landline or a phone in Barbados without the app, use your phone plan, a calling service, or Suparelay
How to call Barbados landline from the UK?
From a landline in the UK, dial 00 1, then the 10-digit number
When is the best time to call Barbados?
Call between 8:00 and 22:00 in Barbados. March to October: 5 hours behind London. October to March: 4 hours behind London
How to make an international call to Barbados?
Dial 00 1, then the 10-digit number. From a mobile, +1 works too
What is the best way to call Barbados from the UK?
WhatsApp and FaceTime call for free, but only someone with the same app. To ring a landline or a phone in Barbados without the app, use your phone plan, a calling service, or Suparelay