242 area code
Area code 242 is in Bahamas. It's on Eastern Time.
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Where is area code 242?
Area code 242 is in Bahamas.
What time zone is area code 242?
242 is on Eastern Time (UTC−5, UTC−4 in summer).
What time is it in area code 242 right now?
The live clock at the top of this page shows the current local time in area code 242.
Is area code 242 international?
Yes. Bahamas is outside the United States and Canada, so calls to it are usually charged as international calls even though you dial 1 + the area code.