Country Code +1242
Bahamas uses the international dialing code +1242
+1242
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 | 011 + 1242 + local number |
011-1242-XXX-XXXX |
| From a mobile phone | +1242 + local number |
+1242-XXX-XXXX |
| Using a calling card | Access # + 011 + 1242 + local number |
1-800-XXX + 011-1242-XXX-XXXX |
Important: When dialing from a US landline, always start with
011 (the US international access code).
From a mobile phone, you can use the + symbol instead by pressing and holding the 0 key.
Step-by-Step Instructions
- Dial 011 — the US exit code for international calls
- Dial 1242 — the country code for Bahamas
- Dial the local area code (if applicable, drop any leading 0)
- Dial the local phone number
Frequently Asked Questions
Bahamas uses the international dialing code +1242.
This code is assigned to Bahamas by the International Telecommunication Union (ITU).
To call Bahamas from the US, dial
011 + 1242 + local phone number.
From a mobile phone, you can also use +1242
followed by the local number. The 011 prefix is the US
international access code required when calling from a landline.
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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