Dialling Code for Bahamas

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International dialling code +1242

How to call Bahamas from abroad

1Dial your exit code (00, 011 from US/Canada, or +)
2Dial +1242 (Bahamas country code)
3Dial the local number (remove any leading 0)
Example: +1242 2 1234 5678

Facts last checked 31 August 2026.

The international dialling code for Bahamas is +1242. To call Bahamas from the UK, dial 00 then 1242, followed by the local number. From the US or Canada, dial 011 then 1242. On a mobile phone you can simply dial +1242 directly.

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Calling Bahamas — FAQ

What is the international dialling code for Bahamas?

The dialling code for Bahamas is +1242.

How do I call Bahamas from the UK?

To call Bahamas from the UK, dial 00 1242 followed by the local number (drop any leading 0).

How do I call Bahamas from the US?

To call Bahamas from the US, dial 011 1242 followed by the local number.

Do other countries share the +1242 dialling code?

No — +1242 is used exclusively by Bahamas.

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