How to call the Bahamas: country code +1
The country code for the Bahamas is +1.
the Bahamas shares country code +1 with the United States and Canada. Its area code is 242.
From a mobile phone, press +, then 1 and the number. From a landline, start with your own country's exit code.Local time in the Bahamas: --:--
Dial the Bahamas from
From the United States, dial 1, then the 3-digit area code and the 7-digit number. No international code is needed inside the North American numbering plan.
Calling the Bahamas from common countries
| Calling from | What to dial |
|---|---|
| From United States | Dial 1, then the 3-digit area code and the 7-digit number. No international code is needed inside the North American numbering plan. |
| From United Kingdom | Dial 00 (the exit code from the United Kingdom), then 1, then the 3-digit area code and the 7-digit number. |
| From Canada | Dial 1, then the 3-digit area code and the 7-digit number. No international code is needed inside the North American numbering plan. |
| From Australia | Dial 0011 (the exit code from Australia), then 1, then the 3-digit area code and the 7-digit number. |
| From India | Dial 00 (the exit code from India), then 1, then the 3-digit area code and the 7-digit number. |
| From any mobile | Press +, then 1, then the number. |
Codes for the Bahamas
| Country code | +1 |
|---|---|
| Exit code (to call abroad from the Bahamas) | 011 |
| Trunk prefix | 1 |
| Area codes | 242 |
| Time zone | America/Nassau |
Inside the North American numbering plan, long-distance calls start with 1.
Example number
| Type | Dialed inside the Bahamas | Written for the world |
|---|---|---|
| Landline | (242) 345-6789 | +1 242-345-6789 |
| Mobile | (242) 359-1234 | +1 242-359-1234 |
Example formats from the official numbering plans, not real numbers.
Questions people ask
What is the country code for the Bahamas?
The country code for the Bahamas is +1. Its area code is 242.
How do I call the Bahamas from the United States?
From the US, dial 1, then the 3-digit area code and the 7-digit number. No international code is needed inside the North American numbering plan.
What is the exit code for calling abroad from the Bahamas?
To call another country from the Bahamas, dial 011 first. From a mobile you can press + instead.
What time is it in the Bahamas now?
The clock on this page shows the current local time in the Bahamas and whether it is a good time to call.
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Last updated October 21, 2026. Numbering data: ITU-T E.164 country codes via Google's libphonenumber; local time from the IANA time zone database.