Country calling code (NANP)
Jamaica Country Code: +1 (876 / 658)
Jamaica is part of the North American Numbering Plan (NANP). To call Jamaica, dial +1 followed by the Jamaica area code 876 or 658 and a 7-digit local number. This page includes dialing steps, formats, ISO codes, time zone (America/Jamaica), and emergency numbers.
🇯🇲 Jamaica
Capital
Kingston
Time zone
America/Jamaica (UTC−5)
ISO alpha-2
JM
Currency
JMD (Jamaican Dollar)
Quick facts about Jamaica
Region
Caribbean
Numbering plan
North American Numbering Plan (NANP)
Calling code + area code(s)
+1 876, +1 658
ISO codes
JM / JAM / 388
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How to call Jamaica (+1-876 / +1-658)
International dialing format: Exit code + 1 + 876 or 658 + 7-digit number
1) Dial your exit code
Examples: 011 (US/Canada), 00 (many countries), 0011 (Australia). On most mobile phones, you can use + instead of an exit code.
2) Dial country code +1
Jamaica uses the NANP country code +1.
3) Dial 876 or 658 + local number
Add the Jamaica area code 876 (original) or 658 (overlay), then the 7-digit subscriber number.
Examples (format)
From the US/Canada (NANP)
1 876 NXX-XXXX
From most other countries
+1 876 NXX-XXXX
658 overlay example
+1 658 NXX-XXXX
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Calling out from Jamaica
To call a country outside Jamaica from within Jamaica, dial the international prefix 011, then the destination country code and number.
Jamaica phone number format
Jamaica uses NANP-style 10-digit numbers: NPA-NXX-XXXX. Jamaica’s NPAs (area codes) are 876 and 658 (overlay).
| Type | Typical pattern | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Standard number | +1 876 NXX-XXXX | Use +1 plus area code 876 and a 7-digit number. |
| Overlay number | +1 658 NXX-XXXX | 658 is an overlay area code for Jamaica. |
| Dialing from Jamaica to abroad | 011 + Country code + Number | 011 is the international call prefix used in Jamaica. |
Jamaica ISO codes
ISO 3166 codes are commonly used for shipping, customs, payments, analytics, and country dropdowns.
| Code type | Value | Common use |
|---|---|---|
| ISO alpha-2 | JM | Short code (shipping labels, forms) |
| ISO alpha-3 | JAM | Databases and reporting |
| ISO numeric | 388 | Numeric identifiers in systems |
Jamaica time zone
IANA time zone ID
America/Jamaica
Used by apps, servers, and scheduling systems.
UTC offset
UTC−05:00
Jamaica does not observe daylight saving time.
Nearby countries
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Emergency numbers in Jamaica
If you need urgent help while in Jamaica, these commonly used emergency numbers are:
Police
119
Fire
110
Ambulance
110
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