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Bosnia and Herzegovina Phone Number Format
Country code +387 — Complete guide to Bosnia and Herzegovina phone number formats, mobile and landline structures, and area codes.
How Bosnia and Herzegovina Phone Numbers Are Written
Phone numbers in Bosnia and Herzegovina have 8 or 9 digits for mobiles and 8 for landlines after the country code +387.
Inside Bosnia and Herzegovina a number is written with a leading 0, which makes 9 or 10 digits:
061 XXX XXX.
Drop that 0 when you call from abroad or save the number in international format:
+387 61 XXX XXX.
| Country code | +387 |
|---|---|
| Digits after +387 | 8 or 9 digits for mobiles and 8 for landlines |
| Trunk prefix (domestic calls) | 0, dropped after +387 |
| Mobile numbers start with | 060–067 |
| Exit code (to call abroad from Bosnia and Herzegovina) | 00 |
| Dial from the US | 011 387 61 XXX XXX |
Mobile vs. Landline Numbers
8 or 9 digits after +387, starting with 060–067.
061 XXX XXX at home+387 61 XXX XXX international8 digits after +387. Landlines begin with an area code, for example Central Bosnia Canton:
030 XXX-XXX at home+387 30 XXX-XXX internationalBosnia and Herzegovina Number Types
| Type | Starts with | Written at home | International | From the US |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mobile | 060–067 | 061 XXX XXX |
+387 61 XXX XXX |
011 387 61 XXX XXX |
| Landline | 03, 049 or 05 | 030 XXX-XXX |
+387 30 XXX-XXX |
011 387 30 XXX-XXX |
| Toll-free | 080 or 088 | 080 XXX XXX |
+387 80 XXX XXX |
011 387 80 XXX XXX |
| Premium rate | 090, 092, 094 or 096 | 090 XXX XXX |
+387 90 XXX XXX |
011 387 90 XXX XXX |
| Shared cost | — | 082 XXX XXX |
+387 82 XXX XXX |
011 387 82 XXX XXX |
| Company number (UAN) | — | 070 XXX XXX |
+387 70 XXX XXX |
011 387 70 XXX XXX |
X stands for any digit. Source: libphonenumber metadata (phonenumbers 9.0.40), Google's open numbering data.
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Bosnia and Herzegovina Area Codes
Major area codes in Bosnia and Herzegovina:
| Area Code | City / Region |
|---|---|
51 |
Banja Luka |
55 |
Bijeljina |
38 |
Bosansko - Podrinjska Županija |
49 |
Distrikt Brcko |
53 |
Doboj |
58 |
Foca/Srbinje |
34 |
Herceg |
36 |
Hercegovac |
33 |
Kanton Sarajevo |
50 |
Mrkonjic Grad |
31 |
Posavska Županija |
52 |
Prijedor |
54 |
Šamac |
33 |
Sarajevska Županija |
58 |
Srbinje |
30 |
Srednjo |
57 |
Srpsko Sarajevo |
59 |
Trebinje |
35 |
Tuzlanska Županija |
37 |
Unsko |
39 |
Zapadno |
32 |
Zenic |
56 |
Zvornik |
Dialing Tips
- Remove the leading 0: When dialing internationally, drop the trunk prefix (0) that is used for domestic calls in Bosnia and Herzegovina.
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Use the + notation: From a US mobile phone, use
+387instead of011 387. - Verify the number length: Numbers in Bosnia and Herzegovina have 8 or 9 digits for mobiles and 8 for landlines after +387. If your call does not connect, check that no digit is missing or doubled.
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Save contacts in international format: Always store phone numbers with the full
+387prefix so they work from any country.
Bosnia and Herzegovina Phone Number FAQ
How many digits does a phone number in Bosnia and Herzegovina have?
Phone numbers in Bosnia and Herzegovina have 8 or 9 digits for mobiles and 8 for landlines after the country code +387. Written for domestic calls with the leading 0, a mobile number has 9 or 10 digits.
What do mobile numbers in Bosnia and Herzegovina start with?
Mobile numbers in Bosnia and Herzegovina start with 060–067 when written for domestic calls. In international format the leading 0 is dropped: +387 61 XXX XXX.
How do I write a phone number from Bosnia and Herzegovina in international format?
Start with +387, then the national number without the leading 0. For example, a mobile number written 061 XXX XXX at home becomes +387 61 XXX XXX. From a US landline, dial 011 387 61 XXX XXX.
What is the toll-free prefix in Bosnia and Herzegovina?
Toll-free numbers in Bosnia and Herzegovina start with 080 or 088, for example 080 XXX XXX. Many toll-free numbers can't be reached from abroad.
How do I call the US from Bosnia and Herzegovina?
Dial the exit code 00, then 1 and the 10-digit US number: 00 1 XXX XXX XXXX. From a mobile phone you can use + instead of 00: +1 XXX XXX XXXX.
- Bosnia and Herzegovina +387
- Montenegro +382
- Albania +355
- Serbia +381
- Kosovo +383
- Croatia +385