Country Code +973

Bahrain uses the international dialing code +973

+973

Which Country Has Code +973?

Bahrain flag Bahrain uses the international dialing code +973.

Looking for US area code 973?

973 is also a US area code in New Jersey. A US number looks like (973) XXX-XXXX or +1 973 XXX XXXX. A number starting with +973 (no 1 in front) is an international call to Bahrain.

How to Call a +973 Number from the US

Numbers in Bahrain have 8 digits after +973. There is no leading 0 to drop: dial every digit as written.

Number From a US landline From a mobile
Mobile
starts with 3, 63–64 or 66		 011 973 36XX XXXX +973 36XX XXXX
Landline
starts with 1, 6 or 7		 011 973 1700 XXXX +973 1700 XXXX
Toll-free
starts with 80, 82–83, 86 or 89		 011 973 8012 XXXX +973 8012 XXXX

X stands for any digit. Toll-free numbers often can't be reached from abroad. Full list of number types: Bahrain phone number format.

Got a Call From +973?

A number starting with +973 is registered in Bahrain. If you know someone there, it may be them. If you don't, be careful before you call back.

Reading a +973 number

  • •Mobile if the digits after +973 start with 3 or 63–64 (+973 36XX XXXX).
  • •Premium rate if it starts with 87 or 90–98 after +973: never call these back.
  • •Local time: 1:26 PM in Manama right now.
  • •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.

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Country Code +973 FAQ

Which country has country code 973?
+973 is the country code of Bahrain. Numbers have 8 digits after +973.
Is a +973 number a mobile or a landline?
In Bahrain, mobile numbers start with 3, 63–64 or 66 after +973, for example +973 36XX XXXX. Other numbers are landlines or special services.
What time is it in Bahrain right now?
It is 1:26 PM on Tuesday in Manama (UTC+3), 7 hours ahead of New York. To reach someone between 9 AM and 8 PM there, call between 2:00 AM–1:00 PM EDT.
Are some +973 numbers premium rate?
Yes. In Bahrain, premium-rate numbers start with 87 or 90–98 after +973. Calling one back can cost far more than an ordinary international call, which is what one-ring scams rely on.
How do I call a +973 number from the US?
From a US landline, dial 011 973 36XX XXXX. From a mobile, dial +973 36XX XXXX.
I got a call from +973. Should I call back?
Not if you don't recognize the number. Calling back +973 is an international call. Caller ID can be faked, and a real caller will leave a message.

Bahrain Quick Info

Country Bahrain
Dialing Code +973
ISO-2 Code bh
ISO-3 Code BHR
Capital Manama
Continent Asia
Population 1,600,366
Currency Bahraini dinar
Domain bh
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Time in Manama

1:26 PM

Tuesday · UTC+3 · 7 hours ahead of New York

To reach someone between 9 AM and 8 PM there, call between 2:00 AM–1:00 PM EDT (11:00 PM–10:00 AM PDT).