🇯🇲 How to Call Jamaica from US
Complete guide to calling Jamaica from the United States. Learn the dialing format, country code, and how to save up to 95% on your calls.
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Quick Reference: Dial Jamaica
011 + 1 + number
011 is the US exit code
+1 + number
+ replaces exit code on mobile
Step-by-Step: How to Call Jamaica
Follow these steps to dial Jamaica from any US phone
Dial the US Exit Code: 011
This tells your phone carrier you're making an international call. From a cell phone, you can press and hold 0 to get the + symbol instead.
Dial Jamaica's Country Code: 1
This routes your call to Jamaica. Every country has a unique code - Jamaica's is +1.
Dial the Local Number
Enter the full local number including any area or city code. Don't include the leading 0 if the local format uses one.
Example: Calling Jamaica
Let's call a Jamaica number: 12345678
011-1-12345678
+112345678
Breakdown: 011 (US exit code) + 1 (Jamaica code) + 12345678 (local number)
Jamaica Phone Number Format
Understanding Jamaica phone numbers
+1 XX XXXX XXXX
011-1-XX-XXXX-XXXX
Note: Jamaica uses the North American Numbering Plan with country code +1 and area code 876. Dial 1-876-XXX-XXXX. Despite sharing the +1 code with the US, calls from US carriers are billed as international. All Jamaican numbers use the 876 area code.
Jamaica Quick Facts
Capital
Kingston
Language
English
Currency
JMD
Timezone
UTC-5
Tips for Calling Jamaica
Jamaica is on Eastern Time year-round (no daylight saving), so it's the same time as the US East Coast in winter and 1 hour behind during US daylight saving. This makes calling very convenient. Jamaicans are known for their warmth and love of conversation — expect lively calls!
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Calling Jamaica FAQ
How do I call Jamaica from the US?
From a US phone, dial 011 + 1 + local number. From a US cell phone, you can also dial +1 + local number using the + symbol.
What is the country code for Jamaica?
The country code for Jamaica is +1. When dialing from the US, use 011 as the exit code before the country code.
What does 011 mean when calling internationally?
011 is the US international access code (exit code). It tells your phone carrier that you're placing an international call. Different countries have different exit codes - for example, the UK uses 00.
How much does it cost to call Jamaica?
With InternationalCall, calls to Jamaica cost $0.50/min for mobile and $0.65/min for landline. Traditional carriers charge $1.50-3.00/min plus connection fees.
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