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Bahamas Country Code +1242

Complete guide to calling Bahamas from the US and abroad

ISO-2: BS ISO-3: BHS North America Capital: Nassau

Calling Information

Dialing Code
+1242
Exit Code (US)
011
How to Call
011 + 1242 + area + number
Country TLD
.bs

Geography

Capital
Nassau
Continent
North America
Area
13 km²
Population
309,156
Currency
Bahamian dollar
Languages
English (official language), Creole (among Haitian immigrants)

Time & Communication

Current Time
3:42 AM
Time Zone
UTC-4
Mobile Penetration
92.1%
Internet Penetration
80.0%
Fixed-line Penetration
31.0%

How to Call Bahamas from the United States

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

1
Exit Code
011
US international prefix
2
Country Code
1242
Bahamas
3
Area Code
XX
City/region code
4
Local Number
XXXX XXXX
Subscriber number

Example dialing format:

011 - 1242 - area code - local number

Calling from a Mobile Phone

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

+1242 - area code - local number

Area Codes in Bahamas

Direct dial

Bahamas does not use city-specific area codes. Dial the country code +1242 followed directly by the local number.

Neighboring Countries

Telecommunications in Bahamas

Metric Value (2016)
Mobile Subscriptions (per 100 people) 92.1%
Mobile Subscriptions (total) 360
Fixed-line Subscriptions (per 100 people) 31.0%
Fixed-line Subscriptions (total) 121
Internet Users (per 100 people) 80.0%

Penetration Rates (per 100 people)

Mobile 92.1%
Fixed-line 31.0%
Internet 80.0%

Bahamas on the Map

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Frequently Asked Questions about Bahamas

What is the country code for Bahamas?
The country code for Bahamas is +1242.
How do I call Bahamas from the US?
To call Bahamas from the US, dial 011 + 1242 + area code + local number. From a mobile phone, use +1242 instead of 011.
What time is it in Bahamas?
The current time in Bahamas is 3:42 AM (UTC-4).
What is the capital of Bahamas?
The capital of Bahamas is Nassau.