How to call the USA from Jamaica
- From mobile
- +1 xxx xxx xxxx
- From landline
- 011 1 xxx xxx xxxx
From $0.04/min in your browser, no plan needed
How to dial the USA from Jamaica
How to make a call to the USA from Jamaica: dial the exit code, the country code, and the number
- 011Jamaica exit code
- 1Country code of the USA
- 212New York City
- 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: +1 212 555 0100
- Mobile
- +1 212 555 0100
- Landline
- 011 1 212 555 0100
Main area codes in the USA
The area code comes right after 1, then the local number
- New York City011 1212011 1332011 1646011 1934then 7 digits
- Los Angeles011 1213011 1310011 1323then 7 digits
- Brooklyn011 1347011 1718then 7 digits
- Chicago011 1312011 1773011 1872then 7 digits
- Houston011 1281011 1713011 1832then 7 digits
- Phoenix011 1480011 1602011 1623then 7 digits
- Philadelphia011 1215011 1267011 1445then 7 digits
- San Antonio011 1210011 1726then 7 digits
Before you call the USA
Dial each city in full
Every city takes 7 more digits after its area code.
- New York City011 1 212
- Brooklyn011 1 718
- Chicago011 1 312
Toll free number from Jamaica
To call a US toll free number from Jamaica, dial all 10 digits after the country code.
- Dial 011
- Dial 1
- Dial the 10-digit number
Calling the USA cell phones
On a cell phone, hold 0 until + appears. The phone then adds the exit code for you.
- Hold 0 for +
- Dial 1
- Dial the 10-digit number
Calling the USA from Jamaica without an international plan
Suparelay calls the USA for $0.04/min from your browser, with no plan. Without one, carriers in Jamaica charge up to $0.11/min. No carrier in Jamaica that we checked includes the USA in a plan, so the calls are charged by the minute.
| Carrier | Per minute |
|---|---|
SuparelayNo plan neededUp to 2× cheaper | |
 | $0.11 |
 | $0.11 |
Want to call the USA?
Type the number and call from your browser, with no app and no plan
When to call the USA
The time now in the USA, and the best hours to call. The time difference follows daylight saving time in the USA, so it changes in March and November.
- 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
- 8
Why a call to the USA 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 USA also fails when
- 00 does not work from every country
- The number does not take calls from abroad
Questions
How do I call the USA from Jamaica?
Dial 011 1, then the 10-digit number. From a mobile, +1 works too
How to call the US from Jamaica cell phone or mobile?
Dial +1, then the number. It works from any mobile in Jamaica
Are calls to the US included in Jamaica phone plans?
Not on most plans. No carrier in Jamaica that we checked includes the USA in a plan
How much does it cost to call the US from Jamaica?
With no plan, carriers in Jamaica charge up to $0.11 a minute. Suparelay charges each started minute, from your browser
How to call New York City from Jamaica?
For New York City, dial 011 1 212, then the 7-digit local number
Do I need to dial 011 to call the US?
From a landline, yes: dial 011, then 1. From a mobile, type + instead, and the phone adds the exit code
Can I call the US 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 the USA
Why isn't my call going through to the US?
The usual causes: 00 does not work from every country and the number does not take calls from abroad. Each one is listed above, with a link to its fix
Is there a free call to the US, and how to call the US 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 US 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 USA without the app, use your phone plan, a calling service, or Suparelay
How to call the US landline from Jamaica?
From a landline in Jamaica, dial 011 1, then the 10-digit number
When is the best time to call the US?
Call between 8:00 and 22:00 in the USA. March to November: 1 hour ahead of Jamaica. November to March: the same time as Jamaica
How to make an international call to the US?
Dial 011 1, then the 10-digit number. From a mobile, +1 works too