Bahamas country code, +1-242 explained.
The Bahamas, an archipelago of over 700 islands in the Caribbean, is a premier tourism destination and offshore financial center with its capital Nassau on New Providence Island. The country's economy is tightly linked to the United States, making high-frequency calls between the two countries a daily reality for businesses, tourism operators, and the large Bahamian diaspora. With a country code of +1-242 within the North American Numbering Plan, calling the Bahamas feels nearly as simple as dialing across US state lines.
Full dial format
+1-242 XXX XXXXXXX
Bahamas
BS
2 Digit ISO
+1-242
Country Calling Code
BHS
3 Digit ISO
Capital
Nassau
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Time Zone
America/Nassau
Weather · Nassau
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How To Call Bahamas: Country Code +1-242
Connecting with people in Bahamas from abroad is easier than you might think. This straightforward guide will help you understand the process of calling Bahamas.
Know Your Exit Code
Every country has a specific code used for international calls. For example, it's "011" in the United States. You can easily find your country's exit code online.
Dial Bahamas Country Code
Bahamas country code is +1-242. Dial it right after your exit code to connect internationally.
Find the Area Code
Bahamas cities and regions use different area codes for their phone systems. You'll need the specific area code for the location you're calling.
Dial the Local Phone Number
This is the 6–8 digit number of the specific person or business you want to reach in Bahamas.
Example
To call a friend in a Bahamascity with the area code and local number, you'd dial (from the US): 011 · +1-242 · [area code] · [local number]
Or use +1-242 directly on mobile — no exit code needed.
Additional Tips
A few things to keep in mind before you dial Bahamas — from mobile prefixes to timing your call just right.
Mobile Phones
Drop the leading "0" in the area code and dial directly after +1-242 when reaching mobiles in Bahamas.
Cost
International calls to Bahamas can cost more than domestic ones — use Teloz VoIP for carrier-grade rates.
Time Differences
Bahamas runs on America/Nassau. It's currently --:-- there — call at a sensible local hour.
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