🇯🇲NANP Dialing Guide

Call Jamaica from USA
(876) & (658)

Calling Jamaica from United States normally means dialing 011 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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How to Call Jamaica Step-by-Step

Since Jamaica is part of the North American Numbering Plan (NANP), calling is as simple as dialing another US state.

1

Dial "1"

Start by dialing 1.
Do NOT dial 011.
(Just like calling New York or California)

2

Area Code

Dial the 3-digit area code.
876 (Most common)
658 (New overlay)

3

7-Digit Number

Enter the 7-digit subscriber number.
Example: 1 876 555 1234

Common Mistake: Dialing 011

Many people mistakenly dial 011 before calling Jamaica because it is an international destination. However, because Jamaica shares the same phone system as the US (NANP), dialing 011 will often result in a failed call.

011 876 555 1234
1 876 555 1234

Jamaica Area Codes

Jamaica uses two area codes that cover the entire island. There are no specific city codes like in Europe.

LocationTypeArea Code
Kingston
Major City
876 / 658
Montego Bay
Major City
876 / 658
Spanish Town
Major City
876 / 658
Portmore
Major City
876 / 658
Ocho Rios
Tourist Area
876 / 658
Negril
Tourist Area
876 / 658
Digicel Mobile
Mobile
876 / 658
FLOW Mobile
Mobile
876 / 658

Cheap Calls to
Jamaica

Even though Jamaica uses the US dialing format, major carriers like AT&T and Verizon still classify it as international and charge high per-minute rates. StartACall offers a much cheaper alternative using VoIP technology.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Do I need to dial 011 for Jamaica?

No. Jamaica is part of the North American Numbering Plan. You dial 1 + Area Code + Number, just like a domestic US call.

What is the difference between 876 and 658?

876 is the original area code for Jamaica. 658 is a new overlay code introduced in 2018 to ensure there are enough phone numbers. Both are valid and work for the entire island.

Is calling Jamaica free with my US plan?

Usually, no. Even though the dialing format is the same, most US carriers (AT&T, T-Mobile, Verizon) charge extra for calls to Jamaica unless you have a specific international add-on.

Can I call Digicel Jamaica phones?

Yes. You can call any Digicel or FLOW mobile number in Jamaica using StartACall. The dialing format is exactly the same: 1 + 876 (or 658) + Number.

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Calling Jamaica from United States: 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 States the outbound access code is 011, so a manual dial reads 011 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 States 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 States

  1. 1
    Dial the exit code 011

    011 is the international access code used when dialing out of United States. 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

You share the same clock, so any working hour lines up.

United States clock (UTC minus 5)
09:00 to 17:00
Jamaica clock (UTC minus 5)
09:00 to 17:00

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$1.4551$14.55
Landline$1.3385$13.38

Rates as of 2026-07-06, 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 States?+

Dial 011 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?+

You share the same clock, so any working hour lines up. Calling between 09:00 to 17:00 your time reaches Jamaica during its working day (09:00 to 17:00 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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