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
- 741 km²
- Population
- 727,785
- Currency
- Bahraini dinar
- Languages
- Arabic (official language), English, Farsi, Urdu
Time & Communication
- Current Time
- 10:42 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
Direct dial
Bahrain does not use city-specific area codes. Dial the country code +973 followed directly by the local number.
Neighboring Countries
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
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 10:42 AM (UTC+3).
What is the capital of Bahrain?
The capital of Bahrain is Manama.