How to call Canada from Jamaica
- From mobile
- +1 xxx xxx xxxx
- From landline
- 011 1 xxx xxx xxxx
From $0.05/min in your browser, no plan needed
How to dial Canada from Jamaica
How to make a call to Canada from Jamaica: dial the exit code, the country code, and the number. From a mobile, type + in place of 011, and the phone adds the exit code.
- 011Jamaica exit code
- 1Country code of Canada
- 416Toronto
- xxx xxxxLocal number
- From a mobile: +1 xxx xxx xxxx
Paste or type a number here to see how to dial it from anywhere
Example: +1 613 555 0199
- Mobile
- +1 613 555 0199
- Landline
- 011 1 613 555 0199
Main area codes in Canada
The area code comes right after 1, then the local number
- Toronto011 1416011 1437011 1942then 7 digits
- Montréal011 1263011 1438011 1514then 7 digits
- Calgary011 1403then 7 digits
- Ottawa011 1613then 7 digits
- Edmonton011 1780then 7 digits
- Winnipeg011 1204then 7 digits
- Mississauga011 1905then 7 digits
- Vancouver011 1604011 1778then 7 digits
Before you call Canada
Toronto has three area codes
Dial 011 1 416, 011 1 437, or 011 1 942, then 7 digits. Other cities use their own code.
- Toronto011 1 416
- Calgary011 1 403
- Vancouver011 1 604
Calling a Canada toll free number
Calling Canada cell phones and toll free numbers from Jamaica works the same way. If a number fails, it does not take calls from outside the +1 area. Type it in the dialer above.
- Dial 011
- Dial 1
- Dial the 10 digit number
Do not start with 00
00 is not the exit code in Jamaica, so a number that starts with it fails.
- Fails
- 00 1 416 xxx xxxx
- Works
- 011 1 416 xxx xxxx
Calling Canada from Jamaica without an international plan
Suparelay calls Canada for $0.05/min from your browser, with no plan. Without one, carriers in Jamaica charge up to $0.11/min. Digicel sells Canada calls by the minute, so a call from your browser is the way around it.
| Carrier | Per minute |
|---|---|
SuparelayNo plan neededUp to 2× cheaper | |
 | $0.11 |
 | $0.11 |
Want to call Canada?
Type the number and call from your browser, with no app and no plan
When to call Canada
The time now in Canada, and the best hours to call. The time difference changes in March and November with daylight saving time, so check the clock above.
- Time difference
- March to November: 1 hour ahead of Jamaica
- November to March: the same time as Jamaica
- Daylight saving time
- Clocks change twice a year
- Time zones
- 10
Why a call to Canada fails
Digicel rate after bundle minutes end
On Digicel, an international call after your bundle minutes run out costs $9.99 per minute plus Telephone Call Tax. Check your bundle minutes before you call.
Digicel Jamaica, RatesDigicel blocked VoIP services in 2014
In July 2014, the Office of Utilities Regulation named Digicel and LIME as the carriers that blocked VoIP services such as Viber from their networks. These sources are from 2014 and do not show whether the block continues today.
JIS, Meets sector groups on VoIP blockFrom any country, a call to Canada also fails when
- 00 is not every caller's exit code
- The number does not take calls from outside the +1 area
Questions
How to call Canada from Jamaica cell phone or mobile?
Dial +1, then the number. It works from any mobile in Jamaica
How to call Canada from Jamaica on WhatsApp?
WhatsApp and FaceTime call for free, but only someone with the same app. To ring a landline or a phone in Canada without the app, use your phone plan, a calling service, or Suparelay
How to make a free call to Canada, or call Canada from Jamaica 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
Do I need to dial 011 to call Canada?
From a landline, yes: dial 011, then 1. From a mobile, type + instead, and the phone adds the exit code
How to call Toronto from Jamaica?
For Toronto, dial 011 1 416, then the 7-digit local number
How to call Canada landline from Jamaica?
From a landline in Jamaica, dial 011 1, then the number
How do I call Canada from Jamaica on an international call to Canada?
Dial 011 1, then the number. From a mobile, +1 works too
How much does it cost to call Canada from Jamaica?
With no plan, carriers in Jamaica charge up to $0.11 a minute. Suparelay charges each started minute, from your browser
Are calls to Canada included in Jamaica phone plans?
Not on most plans. No carrier in Jamaica that we checked includes Canada in a plan
Can I call Canada on my iPhone?
Yes. In the Phone app, press and hold 0 for +, then dial 1 and the number. Your plan must allow calls to Canada
Why isn't my call going through to Canada?
The usual causes: 00 is not every caller's exit code and the number does not take calls from outside the +1 area. Each one is listed above, with a link to its fix
When is the best time to call Canada?
Call between 8:00 and 22:00 in Canada. March to November: 1 hour ahead of Jamaica. November to March: the same time as Jamaica