Bahamas country code: +1
To call the Bahamas from abroad, dial +1 and then the local number. Dial the 10-digit number and leave out any leading 1.
How to dial the Bahamas
- 1. Start with +1. On a mobile, hold 0 for +. On a landline, dial your exit code first (00 in most countries, 011 from the US and Canada).
- 2. Adjust the local number. Dial the 10-digit number and leave out any leading 1.
- 3. Dial the rest. Or skip the formatting: pick Bahamasin Kitaphone's dialer and it adds +1 for you.
Dialing examples
- Mobile
- (242) 359-1234 → +1 242 359 1234
- Landline
- Dial the area code and number, without a leading 1.
Bahamas at a glance
- Country code
- +1
- Main language
- English
- Time zone
- UTC−5 in January, UTC−4 in July
- Kitaphone rate
- $0.02/min landline · $0.02/min mobile
Questions about calling the Bahamas
- What is the country code for the Bahamas?
- +1. From outside the Bahamas, dial +1 and then the local number. Dial the 10-digit number and leave out any leading 1.
- How do I dial a mobile number in the Bahamas from abroad?
- Write it in international form: (242) 359-1234 becomes +1 242 359 1234.
- Do I drop the leading 0 when calling the Bahamas?
- No. After +1, dial the 10-digit number and leave out any leading 1.
- What time zone is the Bahamas in?
- UTC−5 in January, UTC−4 in July. Check the local time before you call.
- What language is spoken in the Bahamas?
- The main language is English.
- How much does it cost to call the Bahamas?
- $0.02 per minute to landlines and $0.02 per minute to mobiles, billed in whole minutes from prepaid credit. No subscription and no connection fee.
- Does the person in the Bahamas need an app?
- No. Kitaphone calls the ordinary phone network, so the call arrives on their normal mobile or landline. They need no app, no account and no internet connection.