Country Code +1242

Q: How to dial +1242 from the US?

To call Bahamas from the US, dial 1 + 242 + 7-digit number. From a mobile phone, you can also use +1242 followed by the number.

Bahamas uses the international dialing code +1242

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Which Country Has Code +1242?

Bahamas uses the international dialing code +1242.

How to Call Bahamas from the US

Method	Dial Sequence	Example
From a landline	`1 + 242 + 7-digit number`	`1-242-XXX-XXXX`
From a mobile phone	`+1242 + local number`	`+1242-XXX-XXXX`
Using a calling card	`Access # + 1 + 242 + 7-digit number`	`1-800-XXX + 1-242-XXX-XXXX`

No 011 needed: Bahamas is part of the North American Numbering Plan, so you dial it like a US long-distance call: 1 + area code + number. Check your plan, though: calls to +1 countries outside the US are often billed as international.

Step-by-Step Instructions

1 Dial 1 — no 011 needed within the +1 zone
2 Dial the area code (242 for Bahamas)
3 Dial the 7-digit local number
4 Dial the local phone number

Got a Call From +1242?

A number starting with +1242 is registered in Bahamas. It starts with +1 like a US number, but calling it back is an international call. If you know someone there, it may be them. If you don't, be careful before you call back.

•Don't call back a number you don't recognize. One-ring scams hang up after a ring or two so you return the call, which can add a per-minute charge on top of an international rate.
•Caller ID can be faked. The code shown is not proof of where the caller really is.
•Real callers leave a message. If it matters, they'll text, email or leave a voicemail. Otherwise, block the number.

Frequently Asked Questions

Which country has country code 1242?

Bahamas uses the international dialing code +1242. This code is assigned to Bahamas by the International Telecommunication Union (ITU).

How to dial +1242 from the US?

To call Bahamas from the US, dial 1 + 242 + 7-digit number. From a mobile phone, you can also use +1242 followed by the number.

I got a call from +1242. Should I call back?

Not if you don't recognize the number. Calls from +1242 are billed as international calls even though they start with +1. Scammers use one-ring calls to get people to call back, which can add a per-minute charge on top of an international rate, and caller ID can be faked. If it matters, the caller will leave a message; otherwise block the number.

Bahamas Quick Info

Country	Bahamas
Dialing Code	+1242
ISO-2 Code	`bs`
ISO-3 Code	`BHS`
Capital	Nassau
Continent	North America
Population	309,156
Currency	Bahamian dollar
Domain	`bs`

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