Caribbean Calling Guide

Call the Caribbean
From the USA

Calling Jamaica, the Bahamas, or the Dominican Republic? Many islands use the +1 country code just like the US, but carriers still charge high international rates. Call smarter with VoIP.

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Two Ways to Dial the Caribbean

The dialing method depends on whether the island is part of the North American Numbering Plan (NANP).

NANP Islands

Includes: Jamaica, Bahamas, Dominican Republic, Trinidad, Barbados, etc.

Dialing Format
1 + Area Code + Number
Warning: No 011 needed, but you WILL be charged international rates by carriers.

International Islands

Includes: Aruba, Curacao, Haiti, Guadeloupe, Martinique, etc.

Dialing Format
011 + Country Code + Number
Standard international dialing rules apply.

Caribbean Area Codes

Find the correct code for your destination.

Dial 1 + Code (NANP)

Jamaica+1-876 / 658
Dominican Republic+1-809 / 829
Bahamas+1-242
Trinidad & Tobago+1-868
Barbados+1-246
Saint Lucia+1-758

Dial 011 + Code (Intl)

Aruba+297
Curacao+599
Haiti+509
Guadeloupe+590
Martinique+596
Belize+501

The "Local Call" Trap
Avoid Huge Bills

Because numbers in Jamaica or the Bahamas look like US numbers (e.g., 876-555-0199), many people dial them thinking they are included in their domestic plan. They aren't. Carriers often charge $1-$3 per minute.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is calling Puerto Rico international?

No. Puerto Rico (787/939) and the US Virgin Islands (340) are US territories. Most major US cell plans include calls to these destinations as domestic. However, other Caribbean islands are international.

How do I call Jamaica from the US?

Dial 1 + 876 + the 7-digit number. It works exactly like a long-distance call within the US, but it is billed as an international call.

What is the cheapest way to call the Dominican Republic?

Using a VoIP service like StartACall is significantly cheaper than using AT&T, Verizon, or T-Mobile. You can avoid the high per-minute rates and pay a small fraction of the cost.

Do I need to dial 011 for the Bahamas?

No. The Bahamas uses area code 242 within the North American Numbering Plan. Just dial 1-242 followed by the number.

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