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Bosnia and Herzegovina Country Code +387

Complete guide to calling Bosnia and Herzegovina from the US and abroad

ISO-2: BA ISO-3: BIH Europe Capital: Sarajevo

Calling Information

Dialing Code
+387
Exit Code (US)
011
How to Call
011 + 387 + area + number
Country TLD
.ba

Geography

Capital
Sarajevo
Continent
Europe
Area
51,129 km²
Population
3,140,095
Currency
B. and H. convertible mark
Languages
Bosnian (official language), Croatian (official language), Serbian (official language)

Time & Communication

Current Time
12:08 PM
Time Zone
UTC+2
Mobile Penetration
121.2%
Internet Penetration
86.1%
Fixed-line Penetration
18.4%

How to Call Bosnia and Herzegovina from the United States

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

1
Exit Code
011
US international prefix
2
Country Code
387
Bosnia and Herzegovina
3
Area Code
XX
City/region code
4
Local Number
XXXX XXXX
Subscriber number

Example dialing format:

011 - 387 - area code - local number

Calling from a Mobile Phone

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

+387 - area code - local number

Area Codes in Bosnia and Herzegovina

City Area Code How to Dial from US
Banja Luka 51 011 387 51 + local number
Bijeljina 55 011 387 55 + local number
Bosansko - Podrinjska Županija 38 011 387 38 + local number
Distrikt Brcko 49 011 387 49 + local number
Doboj 53 011 387 53 + local number
Foca/Srbinje 58 011 387 58 + local number
Herceg 34 011 387 34 + local number
Hercegovac 36 011 387 36 + local number
Kanton Sarajevo 33 011 387 33 + local number
Mrkonjic Grad 50 011 387 50 + local number
Posavska Županija 31 011 387 31 + local number
Prijedor 52 011 387 52 + local number
Šamac 54 011 387 54 + local number
Sarajevska Županija 33 011 387 33 + local number
Srbinje 58 011 387 58 + local number
Srednjo 30 011 387 30 + local number
Srpsko Sarajevo 57 011 387 57 + local number
Trebinje 59 011 387 59 + local number
Tuzlanska Županija 35 011 387 35 + local number
Unsko 37 011 387 37 + local number
Zapadno 39 011 387 39 + local number
Zenic 32 011 387 32 + local number
Zvornik 56 011 387 56 + local number

Neighboring Countries

Telecommunications in Bosnia and Herzegovina

Metric Value Year
Mobile subscriptions (per 100 people) 121.2 2024
Mobile subscriptions (total) 3,836,099 2024
Fixed-line subscriptions (per 100 people) 18.4 2024
Fixed-line subscriptions (total) 583,045 2024
Internet users (% of population) 86.1 2024

Source: World Bank (ITU)

Penetration Rates (per 100 people)

Mobile 121.2%
Fixed-line 18.4%
Internet 86.1%

Bosnia and Herzegovina on the Map

Borders and capital: Natural Earth. The red dot marks the capital, Sarajevo.

Flag of Bosnia and Herzegovina

Flag of Bosnia and Herzegovina

The national flag of Bosnia and Herzegovina. See it next to other flags of Europe in the flags of the world gallery.

Geography of Bosnia and Herzegovina

Area

51,210 km²

19,772 sq mi

Coastline

20 km

Highest point

Maglic 2,386 m

Lowest point

Adriatic Sea 0 m

Climate:
Hot summers and cold winters; areas of high elevation have short, cool summers and long, severe winters; mild, rainy winters along coast
Terrain:
Mountains and valleys
Natural resources:
Coal, Iron ore, Antimony, Bauxite, Copper, Lead, Zinc, Chromite, Cobalt, Manganese, Nickel, Clay
Land borders:
Croatia, Montenegro, Serbia
Land use:
agricultural 21.7% (arable 7.2%), forest 42.2% (2023)

Sources: CIA World Factbook (data as of September 2026); area: World Bank 2023.

Economy of Bosnia and Herzegovina

GDP

$32.6 billion (2025)

GDP per person

$10,382 (2025)

Growth

2.1% (2025)

Inflation

6.1% (2023)

Unemployment

11.0% (2025)

Human Development Index

0.804 (#74 of 193, 2023)

Currency:
Convertible Mark (BAM)
GDP by sector:
Agriculture 4%, Industry 22%, Services 58% (2025)
Top exports:
Electrical equipment and electronics (9%), Machinery and computers (8%), Iron and steel articles (7%), Furniture and lighting (7%), Mineral fuels and oil (7%)
Top imports:
Mineral fuels and oil (12%), Machinery and computers (9%), Vehicles and parts (8%), Electrical equipment and electronics (7%), Plastics (5%)
Main export markets:
Croatia (18%), Germany (14%), Serbia (12%), Austria (9%), Slovenia (8%)
Main suppliers:
Italy (12%), Germany (11%), China (11%), Serbia (11%), Croatia (9%)

Sources: World Bank (GDP, growth, inflation, ILO-modeled unemployment, sectors), UNDP Human Development Report 2025, UN Comtrade (goods trade 2025, shares of the total by value), ISO 4217. Years in brackets are the latest available.

Frequently Asked Questions about Bosnia and Herzegovina

What is the country code for Bosnia and Herzegovina?
The country code for Bosnia and Herzegovina is +387.
How do I call Bosnia and Herzegovina from the US?
To call Bosnia and Herzegovina from the US, dial 011 + 387 + area code + local number. From a mobile phone, use +387 instead of 011.
What time is it in Bosnia and Herzegovina?
The current time in Bosnia and Herzegovina is 12:08 PM (UTC+2).
What is the capital of Bosnia and Herzegovina?
The capital of Bosnia and Herzegovina is Sarajevo.