Bahamas · Area code
Area Code 242Bahamas
Area code 242 is in the Bahamas. Its time zone is Eastern Time.
Area code 242 at a glance
- Area code
- 242
- Main place
- Bahamas
- Country
- 🇧🇸 Bahamas
- Country calling code
- +1
- Time zone
- Eastern Time (America/Nassau)
- Dial from abroad
- +1 242 XXX XXXX
- Dial inside the US and Canada
- 1 242 XXX XXXX
Cities and places in area code 242
The places phone numbers beginning 242 were issued in, the most common first.
- New Providence
- Grand Bahama
- Eleuthera
- Abaco Island
- Andros
- Exuma
- Cat Island
- Long Island
- Abaco/Eleuthera
- Bimini and Cat Cay
- Exuma Cays
- Inagua/Mayaguana
- Ragged Island/Crooked Island/Acklins
- Rum Cay & San Sal
Networks with 242 number ranges
These networks were first allocated numbers in this area code. Numbers can move between networks, so this may not be the current provider.
- BaTelCo
- aliv
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Area code 242: frequently asked questions
Where is area code 242?
Area code 242 covers the Bahamas, including New Providence, Grand Bahama, Eleuthera, Abaco Island, Andros and Exuma.
What time zone is area code 242 in?
Area code 242 is on Eastern Time. A number with this area code can belong to someone living anywhere, so the time zone tells you where the number was issued rather than where the person is.
Which country is area code 242 in?
Area code 242 belongs to the Bahamas, part of the North American Numbering Plan. Country code +1 is shared by the United States, Canada and many Caribbean and Pacific countries; the area code decides which one a number is in.
How do I call a 242 number from another country?
Dial your country's international access code (or press + on a mobile phone), then 1, then 242, then the seven-digit number: +1 242 followed by the number. Inside the United States and Canada, dial 1 and the ten digits.
Can I tell who is calling from an area code?
No. The area code only shows where a number was first issued. People keep their numbers when they move, mobile numbers work anywhere, and callers can disguise the number they call from. To see what the numbering plan says about a specific number, use the free phone number lookup.
Which mobile networks use area code 242?
Number ranges in 242 were first allocated to networks including BaTelCo and aliv. Numbers can be moved to another network, so this may no longer be the current provider.