Bahamas country code
+1 242 is the country code of Bahamas. From the US, dial 1 242 359 1234; from a mobile phone, dial +1 242 359 1234.
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How to dial Bahamas
Dial the exit code of the country you are calling from, then 1 without the plus sign, then the local number. Exit codes from ten large calling countries:
The example is a mobile number in Bahamas, written locally as (242) 359-1234. There's no leading digit to leave out: dial the full local number after the country code.
Time in Bahamas and the best time to call
Bahamas is on UTC-5. Compared with New York its clock is 0 h, with London -5 h and with Dubai -9 h (today's offsets, daylight saving included).
Bahamas changes its clocks for daylight saving, so its offset moves between UTC-5 and UTC-4 during the year.
Business hours in Bahamas run 09:00–18:00 local time on working days. On other clocks that is:
The weekend in Bahamas is Saturday and Sunday.
How numbers in Bahamas are built
A number in Bahamas is the country code +1 followed by a national number of 10 digits. The trunk prefix, where there is one, is dropped after the code.
Written locally as (242) 359-1234, an example mobile number in Bahamas is dialed as +1 242 359 1234 from abroad.
To call out of Bahamas, dial 011, then the other country's code and number. On a mobile phone you can type + instead of 011.
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Countries that share +1
Bahamas shares +1 with the countries and territories below. The digits after the code, not the code itself, show which one a number belongs to. Numbers in the Bahamas start with +1 242.
A call or message from +1 242 you don't recognize
The country code shows which country's numbering plan a number is registered in. It doesn't show who is calling, and caller IDs can be spoofed, so a +1 242 number isn't proof that the person is in Bahamas.
- Don't call back an unfamiliar international number, especially after a single ring. A missed call that tempts you to return it is a known callback trap, and a call to a premium-rate number can cost far more than a normal one.
- Never share verification codes, passwords or card details with someone who contacts you unprompted, whichever country the number appears to be from.
- If calls or messages keep coming, block the number and report it through your mobile carrier.
- Most calls from Bahamas are ordinary calls from family, friends, colleagues and businesses. If you are expecting one, save the number once the person has confirmed it.
Frequently asked questions
What is the country code for Bahamas?
The country code for Bahamas is +1 242. From abroad, dial your exit code (00 from most countries, 011 from the US and Canada), then +1 242 without the plus sign, then the local number. Written locally as (242) 359-1234, an example mobile number in Bahamas is dialed as +1 242 359 1234 from abroad.
What's the exit code to dial Bahamas from a mobile?
On a mobile phone you can skip exit codes altogether: type +1 242 and then the local number. From a landline, dial 011 from the US or Canada, 00 from the UK and most of Europe, or your own country's exit code first.
Do I need to drop the leading 0 when dialing Bahamas?
No. Numbers in the Bahamas have no leading digit to drop: dial +1, then the full local number.
What time is it in Bahamas, and when is a good time to call?
Bahamas is on UTC-5. Business hours there (09:00–18:00) are 14:00–23:00 UTC, 09:00–18:00 in New York and 14:00–23:00 in London.
How many digits is a phone number in Bahamas?
A number in Bahamas has 10 digits after the country code +1, not counting a leading trunk digit.
How much does it cost to call Bahamas?
With QuikRing a call to Bahamas costs $0.66/min to a mobile and $0.63/min to a landline, charged per started minute. You call from your browser, so there is no SIM card, roaming plan or app to set up.
Who is calling me from +1 242?
The code shows which country's numbering plan a number belongs to, not who is calling, and caller IDs can be spoofed. Don't call back an unknown number, block it if it keeps calling, and report it through your mobile carrier.
Which other countries use +1?
+1 is also used by American Samoa, Anguilla, Antigua & Barbuda, Barbados, Bermuda, British Virgin Islands, Canada, Cayman Islands, Dominica, Dominican Republic, Grenada, Guam, Jamaica, Montserrat, Northern Mariana Islands, Puerto Rico, Sint Maarten, St. Kitts & Nevis, St. Lucia, St. Vincent & Grenadines, Trinidad & Tobago, Turks & Caicos Islands, U.S. Virgin Islands, and United States. The digits after the code show which one a number belongs to. Numbers in the Bahamas start with +1 242.