🇬🇧 ➔ 🇯🇲UK to Jamaica Calling Guide

How to Call Jamaica
From the UK

Calling Jamaica from United Kingdom normally means dialing 00 then +1-876/658 before the local number. StartACall places the call from your browser instead, with no app to install and no SIM card to swap.

Product facts

  • Outbound: No dedicated number required.
  • Inbound: Requires US/Canada digital number ($2.14 to $5/month).
  • No apps: Works in Chrome, Safari, Edge, Firefox.

Product facts

  • Outbound: No dedicated number required.
  • Inbound: Requires US/Canada digital number ($2.14 to $5/month).
  • No apps: Works in Chrome, Safari, Edge, Firefox.
How to Dial
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Step-by-Step: Calling from UK

Jamaica uses the North American Numbering Plan (like the USA), but it is an international call from the UK.

1

Exit Code (00)

Dial 00 to exit the UK system.

2

Country Code (1)

Dial 1. This is the code for all NANP countries.

3

Area Code + Number

Dial 876 (or 658) followed by the 7-digit number.

Example: Calling Kingston

If the local number is 555-1234, you would dial:

00 1 876 555 1234

Area Codes & Networks

Jamaica has two main area codes and two major mobile networks.

Area Codes

  • Standard Code876
  • New Overlay Code658

Both codes cover the entire island. 876 is the most common.

Mobile Networks

  • DigicelSupported
  • FLOWSupported

We support calls to both networks at the same low rate.

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Calling Jamaica from United Kingdom: what to know

Jamaica answers on the country code +1-876/658, with the capital in Kingston and most business concentrated around Kingston and Montego Bay. The working language for business is English, Jamaican Patois, and local offices generally keep hours of 8:30 to 17:00.

From United Kingdom the outbound access code is 00, so a manual dial reads 00 then +1-876/658 then the local number. StartACall removes that step: the call goes through your browser, so there is nothing to install and no SIM card to swap when you travel between United Kingdom and Jamaica.

Most mobiles in Jamaica sit on operators such as Digicel Jamaica, Flow (Liberty Latin America). Jamaica is part of the North American Numbering Plan (+1) with area codes 876 and 658 (introduced 2018 as overlay).

Jamaica runs on UTC minus 5, and it does not observe daylight saving, so the time difference stays constant through the year.

How to dial Jamaica from United Kingdom

  1. 1
    Dial the exit code 00

    00 is the international access code used when dialing out of United Kingdom. On a mobile you can press and hold 0 to enter the plus sign instead.

  2. 2
    Enter the country code +1-876/658

    +1-876/658 routes the call to Jamaica.

  3. 3
    Add the local number

    Dial the destination number without its leading 0. For Kingston that means including the area code 876.

Best time to call Jamaica

The destination is 5 hours behind you.

United Kingdom clock (UTC)
14:00 to 17:00
Jamaica clock (UTC minus 5)
09:00 to 12:00

Place the call inside this window and both you and the person in Jamaica are within normal working hours.

Rates to Jamaica (+1-876/658)

Pay as you go, billed per minute with no connection surprises. A sample 10 minute call is shown for each line type.

Line typePer minute10 minute call
Mobile$1.4083$14.08
Landline$1.2955$12.96

Rates as of 2026-06-06, in US dollars, and subject to change. The exact rate is always confirmed in the dialer before you connect.

Frequently asked questions

How do I call Jamaica from United Kingdom?+

Dial 00 then +1-876/658 followed by the local number without its leading 0. From a browser on StartACall you simply enter the number and press call, with no exit code to remember.

What is the country code for Jamaica?+

The country code for Jamaica is +1-876/658. Kingston uses the area code 876.

What is the best time to call Jamaica?+

The destination is 5 hours behind you. Calling between 14:00 to 17:00 your time reaches Jamaica during its working day (09:00 to 12:00 local time).

Do I need to install an app to call Jamaica?+

No. StartACall runs in your browser on Chrome, Safari, Edge and Firefox, so you can place the call without downloading anything or buying a phone number for outbound calls.

Can I receive calls as well?+

Outbound calls need no number. To receive inbound calls you add a US or Canada digital number, billed monthly, and answer it in the same browser tab.

Last reviewed June 2026Reviewed by the StartACall calling teamDialing rules cross checked against ITU international dialing procedures
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