How to call the UK from Jamaica
- From mobile
- +44 xx xxxx xxxx
- From landline
- 011 44 xx xxxx xxxx
From $0.05/min in your browser, no plan needed
How to dial the UK from Jamaica
How to make a call to the UK from Jamaica: dial the exit code, the country code, and the number
- 011Jamaica exit code
- 44Country code of the UK
- xx xxxx xxxxThe number, area code first
- From a mobile: +44 xx xxxx xxxx
Paste or type a number here to see how to dial it from anywhere
Example: +44 20 7946 0018
- Mobile
- +44 20 7946 0018
- Landline
- 011 44 20 7946 0018
Main area codes in the UK
The area code comes right after 44, then the local number
- London011 4420then the local number
- Birmingham011 44121then the local number
- Glasgow011 44141then the local number
- Manchester011 44161then the local number
- Sheffield011 44114then the local number
- Leeds011 44113then the local number
- Edinburgh011 44131then the local number
- Liverpool011 44151then the local number
Before you call the UK
How to call Birmingham from Jamaica
Birmingham has area code 121, so dial it right after 44.
- 011exit
- 44UK
- 121Birmingham
- xlocal number
Calling the UK cell phones and cities
Remove the 0 before you dial. After 44, a UK number is a 10-digit number at most.
- Fails
- 011 44 0121 x
- Works
- 011 44 121 x
Toll free numbers in the UK
How to call the UK toll free number from Jamaica: dial 011 44 first, like any number. If it fails, the number does not take calls from abroad.
Calling the UK from Jamaica without an international plan
Suparelay calls the UK for $0.05/min from your browser, with no plan. Without one, carriers in Jamaica charge up to $0.32/min. Digicel includes the UK in no plan, so every call from a Digicel phone costs by the minute.
| Carrier | Per minute |
|---|---|
SuparelayNo plan neededUp to 6× cheaper | $0.05 landline$0.07 mobile |
 | $0.32 |
 | $0.32 |
Want to call the UK?
Type the number and call from your browser, with no app and no plan
When to call the UK
The time now in the UK, and the best hours to call. The time difference changes with daylight saving time in the UK, in March and October.
- Time difference
- March to October: 6 hours ahead of Jamaica
- October to March: 5 hours ahead of Jamaica
- Daylight saving time
- Clocks change twice a year
Why a call to the UK 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 the UK also fails when
- The 0 is still in the number
- The exit code is wrong for your country
- The number does not take calls from abroad
Questions
How to call the UK from Jamaica cell phone or mobile?
Dial +44, then the number. It works from any mobile in Jamaica
Are calls to the UK included in Jamaica phone plans?
Not on most plans. No carrier in Jamaica that we checked includes the UK in a plan
How much does it cost to call the UK from Jamaica?
With no plan, carriers in Jamaica charge up to $0.32 a minute. Suparelay charges each started minute, from your browser
How much does Digicel charge to call the UK?
Digicel charges $0.32 a minute to a landline in the UK and $0.32 to a mobile
Do I need to dial 011 to call the UK?
From a landline, yes: dial 011, then 44. From a mobile, type + instead, and the phone adds the exit code
How to call the UK landline from Jamaica?
From a landline in Jamaica, dial 011 44, then the number
How do I call the UK from Jamaica, or make an international call to the UK?
Dial 011 44, then the number. From a mobile, +44 works too
Can I call the UK on my iPhone?
Yes. In the Phone app, press and hold 0 for +, then dial 44 and the number. Your plan must allow calls to the UK
Why isn't my call going through to the UK?
The usual causes: the 0 is still in the number, 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
Free call to the UK: how to call the UK 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
How to call the UK 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 the UK without the app, use your phone plan, a calling service, or Suparelay
When is the best time to call the UK?
Call between 8:00 and 22:00 in the UK. March to October: 6 hours ahead of Jamaica. October to March: 5 hours ahead of Jamaica