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Bahrain Country Code +973

Complete guide to calling Bahrain from the US and abroad

ISO-2: BH ISO-3: BHR Asia Capital: Manama

Calling Information

Dialing Code
+973
Exit Code (US)
011
How to Call
011 + 973 + area + number
Country TLD
.bh

Geography

Capital
Manama
Continent
Asia
Area
665 km²
Population
727,785
Currency
Bahraini dinar
Languages
Arabic (official language), English, Farsi, Urdu

Time & Communication

Current Time
1:59 AM
Time Zone
UTC+3
Mobile Penetration
210.1%
Internet Penetration
98.0%
Fixed-line Penetration
19.6%

How to Call Bahrain from the United States

Follow these simple steps to make an international call to Bahrain from a US landline or mobile phone:

1
Exit Code
011
US international prefix
2
Country Code
973
Bahrain
3
Area Code
XX
City/region code
4
Local Number
XXXX XXXX
Subscriber number

Example dialing format:

011 - 973 - area code - local number

Calling from a Mobile Phone

Replace 011 with the + symbol (press and hold 0):

+973 - area code - local number

Area Codes in Bahrain

Area codes

We don't have a verified list of city area codes for Bahrain yet. From the US, dial 011 + 973 + the full national number, leaving out any domestic trunk prefix (such as a leading 0) if Bahrain uses one.

Neighboring Countries

Qatar flag

Qatar

+974 United Arab Emirates flag

United Arab Emirates

+971 Kuwait flag

Kuwait

+965 Saudi Arabia flag

Saudi Arabia

+966 Iraq flag

Iraq

+964 Iran flag

Iran

+98 Réunion flag

Réunion

+262 Mauritius flag

Mauritius

+230

Telecommunications in Bahrain

Metric Value (2016)
Mobile Subscriptions (per 100 people) 210.1%
Mobile Subscriptions (total) 2
Fixed-line Subscriptions (per 100 people) 19.6%
Fixed-line Subscriptions (total) 279
Internet Users (per 100 people) 98.0%

Penetration Rates (per 100 people)

Mobile 210.1%
Fixed-line 19.6%
Internet 98.0%

Bahrain on the Map

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Frequently Asked Questions about Bahrain

What is the country code for Bahrain?
The country code for Bahrain is +973.
How do I call Bahrain from the US?
To call Bahrain from the US, dial 011 + 973 + area code + local number. From a mobile phone, use +973 instead of 011.
What time is it in Bahrain?
The current time in Bahrain is 1:59 AM (UTC+3).
What is the capital of Bahrain?
The capital of Bahrain is Manama.