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Bahamas Country Code +1
+1 is the international calling code for the Bahamas, shared with 24 other countries and territories. Most phone numbers there have 10 digits, written (242) 359-1234 inside the Bahamas and +1 242 359 1234 from abroad. Below: how to dial it, its area codes, networks and time zones.
Phone numbers in the Bahamas at a glance
- Country calling code
- +1
- International dialing prefix
- 011 (or +)
- Trunk prefix (calls inside the country)
- 1
- Number length
- 10 digits
- Example mobile, from abroad
- +1 242 359 1234
- Same number, inside the country
- (242) 359-1234
- Time zone
- Eastern Time (America/Nassau)
- Capital
- Nassau
- Languages
- English
- Currency
- BSD
- ISO country code
- BS
How to call the Bahamas
From another country
- Dial your country's exit code, or press + on a mobile.
- Dial the country code 1.
- Dial the number.
+1 242 359 1234
From inside the Bahamas
Dial the number as it is written, starting with the long-distance prefix 1. The country code is not needed.
(242) 359-1234
To call out of the Bahamas, start with 011 (or +).
Types of phone number in the Bahamas
The numbering plan reserves ranges for landline, mobile, toll-free, premium rate, personal number and universal access number numbers. Mobile numbers have 10 digits. What each line type means.
Area codes in the Bahamas
The one area code of the Bahamas, and how to dial it.
| Dial inside | From abroad | Place |
|---|---|---|
| 1 242 | +1 242 | Bahamas |
Networks with number ranges in the Bahamas
These networks were first allocated number ranges in the Bahamas, the ones with the most ranges first. Numbers can be moved between networks, so a number may no longer be with the network it started on.
- BaTelCo
- aliv
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Phone numbers in the Bahamas: frequently asked questions
What is the country code for the Bahamas?
The country calling code for the Bahamas is +1. Put it in front of the number when you call the Bahamas from another country. +1 is shared by 25 countries and territories, including Canada and the United States, so the digits after it tell them apart.
How do I call the Bahamas from abroad?
Dial your country's international access code (or press + on a mobile phone), then 1, then the number. For example, (242) 359-1234 inside the Bahamas is dialled as +1 242 359 1234 from abroad.
Do I dial 1 before a phone number in the Bahamas?
Yes, for calls inside the +1 countries: dial 1, then the ten-digit number. From another country you dial the access code (or +), then 1 once, then the ten digits: +1 242 359 1234.
How many digits does a phone number in the Bahamas have?
Most phone numbers in the Bahamas have 10 digits after the country code.
What is the international dialing prefix in the Bahamas?
To call another country from the Bahamas, dial 011, then the country code you are calling, then the number. On a mobile phone you can press + instead of 011.
What are the area codes in the Bahamas?
The Bahamas has one area code. It is dialled 1 242 inside the country and +1 242 from abroad, and covers Bahamas.
Which mobile networks have phone numbers in the Bahamas?
Number ranges in the Bahamas were first allocated to networks including BaTelCo and aliv. People can move their number to another network, so the one a number started on may not be the one it uses today.
What time zone is the Bahamas in?
The Bahamas is on Eastern Time. A phone number carries no time information, so check the time there before you call.
Can I look up a phone number from the Bahamas?
Yes. Enter any number with +1, or choose Bahamas as the country, in the free phone number lookup. It shows the line type (mobile, landline, VoIP, toll-free), the place and network it was issued to, its time zone and every format of the number.