Bahamas Country Code: +1-242
The country code for Bahamas is +1-242
Country code +1-242 is for Bahamas
Quick Reference
Number Formats
+1-242 XXX-XXXXStarts with 3, 4, 5, 6
+1-242 XXX-XXXXStarts with 3, 6, 7
Major Cities & Area Codes
242Capital city, New Providence Island
Dial: +1-242 242 XXX XXXX
242Grand Bahama Island
Dial: +1-242 242 XXX XXXX
242Grand Bahama Island
Dial: +1-242 242 XXX XXXX
242Abaco Islands
Dial: +1-242 242 XXX XXXX
242Exuma
Dial: +1-242 242 XXX XXXX
242North Abaco
Dial: +1-242 242 XXX XXXX
242Harbour Island
Dial: +1-242 242 XXX XXXX
Quick Tips
- Bahamas uses the North American Numbering Plan, dial 1-242 from US/Canada.
- All local numbers are 7 digits after the 242 area code.
- No additional area codes exist; entire country uses 242.
- From outside North America, dial +1-242 then the 7-digit number.
Important Note
Bahamas shares country code +1 with US and Canada. The entire country uses a single area code (242) with no city-specific codes.
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