How to call Jamaica from the UK
- From mobile
- +1 xxx xxx xxxx
- From landline
- 00 1 xxx xxx xxxx
From $0.53/min in your browser, no plan needed
How to dial Jamaica from the UK
How to make a call to Jamaica from the UK: dial the exit code, the country code, and the number. Jamaica shares country code 1 with the US and Canada, so the 10 digits start with an area code.
- 00The UK exit code
- 1Country code of Jamaica
- xxxArea code
- 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: +1 876 523 0123
- Mobile
- +1 876 523 0123
- Landline
- 00 1 876 523 0123
Before you call Jamaica
Use plus on a UK mobile
Type +1 instead of 00 1, and the phone adds the exit code.
- Hold 0 until + appears
- Dial 1
- Dial the 10 digits
Calling Jamaica cell phones
A Jamaican cell phone takes 00 1 and the 10 digits, the same as a landline.
Check the area code first
Jamaica, the US, and Canada all share code 1, so the area code decides which country rings.
Calling Jamaica from the UK without an international plan
Suparelay calls Jamaica for $0.53/min from your browser, with no plan. Without one, carriers in the UK charge up to $6.13/min. Only O2 includes Jamaica in a plan; EE and Vodafone sell it as an add-on.
- EECalling abroad Add-On
- O2£15 Big Bundle
- VodafoneVodafone International
| Carrier | Per minute |
|---|---|
SuparelayNo plan neededUp to 11× cheaper | $0.53 |
 | $6.13$0.20 landline · $0.26 mobile with plan |
 | $5.42$0.33 with plan |
 | $3.96 |
Want to call Jamaica?
Type the number and call from your browser, with no app and no plan
When to call Jamaica
The time now in Jamaica, and the best hours to call. The time difference changes only when UK clocks change, in March and October.
- Time difference
- March to October: 6 hours behind London
- October to March: 5 hours behind London
- Daylight saving time
- None, the clocks never change
Why a call to Jamaica 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 Jamaica also fails when
- Jamaica shares its code with the US and Canada
- Not every Caribbean neighbor shares this code
Questions
How to call Jamaica from the UK mobile or cell phone?
Dial +1, then the number. It works from any mobile in the UK
How do I call Jamaica from the UK?
Dial 00 1, then the 10-digit number. From a mobile, +1 works too
Are calls to Jamaica included in the UK phone plans?
Not on most plans. No carrier in the UK that we checked includes Jamaica in a plan
Does O2 include calls to Jamaica?
With the £15 Big Bundle. Without it, O2 charges $5.42 a minute to a landline and $5.42 to a mobile
How much does it cost to call Jamaica 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 Jamaica?
From a landline, yes: dial 00, then 1. From a mobile, type + instead, and the phone adds the exit code
How to call Jamaica landline from the UK?
From a landline in the UK, dial 00 1, then the 10-digit number
How to call a Jamaica toll free number from the UK?
Dial 00 1, then the 10-digit number. From a mobile, +1 works too
Can I call Jamaica 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 Jamaica
How to call Jamaica 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 Jamaica 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 Jamaica without the app, use your phone plan, a calling service, or Suparelay
What is the best way to make an international call to Jamaica from the UK?
Not on most plans. No carrier in the UK that we checked includes Jamaica in a plan
Why isn't my call going through to Jamaica?
The usual causes: jamaica shares its code with the US and Canada and not every Caribbean neighbor shares this code. Each one is listed above, with a link to its fix
When is the best time to call Jamaica?
Call between 8:00 and 22:00 in Jamaica. March to October: 6 hours behind London. October to March: 5 hours behind London