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How to Call Jamaica from the United States
Country code +1876 — Dial 1 876-XXX-XXXX from a US landline or +1 876-XXX-XXXX from a mobile phone.
What to Dial
- 1Dial 1, as for a US long-distance call. No 011: Jamaica is in the North American Numbering Plan, but most US plans bill the call as international.
- 2Dial the area code 876, then the 7-digit number:
1 876-XXX-XXXX.
| Calling a… | Written in Jamaica | From a US landline | From a cell phone |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mobile | (876) XXX-XXXX |
1 876-XXX-XXXX |
+1 876-XXX-XXXX |
| Landline | (876) XXX-XXXX |
1 876-XXX-XXXX |
+1 876-XXX-XXXX |
X stands for any digit. More number types: Jamaica phone number format.
Mobile or Landline?
Jamaica had 118 mobile subscriptions and 16.0 landlines per 100 people in 2024. Most people you call will be on a mobile, so ask for their mobile number and check what your plan charges for calls to Jamaica mobiles.
Source: World Bank (ITU).
Calling Tips for Jamaica
Best Time to Call
To reach someone between 9 AM and 8 PM in Kingston, call between 10:00 AM–9:00 PM EDT (7:00 AM–6:00 PM PDT). Jamaica doesn’t change its clocks, so the gap moves by an hour when the US does.
Jamaica is on UTC−5, 1 hour behind US Eastern Time right now.
Cost Saving Tips
- VoIP services such as Google Voice or Vonage usually charge less per minute than a carrier's standard international rate.
- WiFi calling apps (WhatsApp, Viber, FaceTime) are free when both parties have the app.
- Check your carrier's international plan — many offer add-on packages.