ISO
BS / BHS
Bahamas
+1-242
Capital
Nassau
Continent
North America
Timezone
UTC-5
Currency
BSD
Scam risk
MEDIUM
Population
393,244 · English
🕐 Current time in Bahamas
UTC-5
Nassau
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UTC-5
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Common formats for +1-242
The country code for Bahamas can be written several ways. All refer to the same code.
+1-242- international E.164 format (with plus sign)+1242- alternative plus-prefixed form (no dash)1242- digits only (often typed in search)001242- with European exit code (00)011 1242- with US exit code (011)011 1 242 XXX XXXX- full landline example+1 242 XXX XXXX- full mobile example
How to dial
From the United States →
011 + 1242 + area + number
Landline:
011 1 242 XXX XXXX · Mobile: +1 242 XXX XXXXFrom Europe →
00 + 1242 + area + number
Exit code from your country, then 1242, then the local number (drop the leading
1 trunk prefix).From specific countries
| From | Landline | Mobile |
|---|---|---|
United States
|
011 1 242 XXX XXXX |
+1 242 XXX XXXX |
United Kingdom
|
00 1 242 XXX XXXX |
+1 242 XXX XXXX |
Australia
|
0011 1 242 XXX XXXX |
+1 242 XXX XXXX |
Canada
|
011 1 242 XXX XXXX |
+1 242 XXX XXXX |
India
|
00 1 242 XXX XXXX |
+1 242 XXX XXXX |
Area codes
| Code | City / Region |
|---|---|
302 |
New Providence |
32 |
New Providence |
329 |
Andros |
331 |
Rum Cay & San Sal |
332 |
Eleuthera |
333 |
Eleuthera |
334 |
Eleuthera |
335 |
Eleuthera |
336 |
Exuma |
337 |
Long Island |
Scam Risk: MEDIUM
Some lottery and vacation scam calls from this area code.
Common scam types from +1-242
- Lottery
- Vacation Scam
What to do
- Be cautious with unexpected calls from +1-242
- Verify the caller's identity before sharing personal information
- Report suspicious calls to your carrier
FAQ
What country has the code +1-242?
The country code +1-242 belongs to Bahamas.
Is +1-242 a scam?
+1-242 is the legitimate country code for Bahamas. The scam risk level is medium. Some lottery and vacation scam calls from this area code.
How to call Bahamas from the US?
From a US landline: dial 011 + 1242 + local number. From a US cell: dial +1-242 + local number.
