How to call Jamaica from the US
- From mobile
- +1 xxx xxx xxxx
- From landline
- 011 1 xxx xxx xxxx
From $0.53/min in your browser, no plan needed
How to dial Jamaica from the US
How to make a call to Jamaica from the US: dial the exit code, the country code, and the number. Dial all 10 digits every time, with the area code first, even for a local-looking number.
- 011The US 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
- 011 1 876 523 0123
Before you call Jamaica
Landline and mobile start differently
A landline needs the exit code. A mobile needs only the plus.
- Landline011 1
- Mobile+1
Calling Jamaica cell phones
Type the plus on your keypad, and the phone adds the exit code.
- Hold 0 until + appears
- Dial 1
- Dial the 10-digit number
Check the time difference in winter
From November to March the time difference is zero, so a call to Jamaica from the USA at 8:00 rings at 8:00.
Calling Jamaica from the US without an international plan
Suparelay calls Jamaica for $0.53/min from your browser, with no plan. Without one, carriers in the US charge up to $4.00/min. No carrier in the US that we checked includes Jamaica in a plan, so each one needs an add-on or charges by the minute.
| Carrier | Per minute |
|---|---|
SuparelayNo plan neededUp to 7× cheaper | $0.53 |
 | $4.00 + tax$0.20 + tax with plan |
 | $3.00 + tax$0.30 + tax with plan |
 | $1.99 + tax |
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. New York changes its clocks and Jamaica does not, so the gap changes in March and November.
- Time difference
- March to November: 1 hour behind New York
- November to March: the same time as New York
- Daylight saving time
- None, the clocks never change
Why a call to Jamaica fails
AT&T bills Wi-Fi calls abroad at long-distance rates
An AT&T Wi-Fi call to an international number uses international long distance rates. The Wi-Fi connection does not make the call cheaper.
AT&T, Wi-Fi CallingFrom 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 US cell phone or mobile?
Dial +1, then the number. It works from any mobile in the US
Are calls to Jamaica included in US phone plans?
Not on most plans. No carrier in the US that we checked includes Jamaica in a plan
Does it cost to call Jamaica from US cellular?
With no plan, carriers in the US charge up to $4.00 a minute. Suparelay charges each started minute, from your browser
Do I need to dial 011 to call Jamaica?
From a landline, yes: dial 011, then 1. From a mobile, type + instead, and the phone adds the exit code
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
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
How to call Jamaica from the US 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 US 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
How to call a Jamaica landline from the US?
From a landline in the US, dial 011 1, then the 10-digit number
When is the best time to call Jamaica?
Call between 8:00 and 22:00 in Jamaica. March to November: 1 hour behind New York. November to March: the same time as New York
Does T-Mobile include free calls to Jamaica?
With the Stateside International Talk. Without it, T-Mobile charges $3.00 a minute to a landline and $3.00 to a mobile
How do I call Jamaica from the US as an international call?
Dial 011 1, then the 10-digit number. From a mobile, +1 works too
How do you call Jamaica from the US toll free number?
Dial 011 1, then the 10-digit number. From a mobile, +1 works too