The Bahamas Area Codes
Directory of all 1 telephone area codes assigned to The Bahamas.
The Bahamas phone numbers are served by 1 area code operating in the Eastern / Central timezone.10-digit or 7-digit local dialing applies depending on the exact number. No area codes in The Bahamas are currently flagged as high-risk scams.
Most populated prefix: area code 242 (The Bahamas)
All Area Codes in The Bahamas
Major Cities Served by The Bahamas Area Codes
The most populous urban centers and census places covered by The Bahamas's area codes, ranked by population.
The Bahamas Area Code FAQs
Quick answers to common questions about The Bahamas telephone area codes.
How many area codes does The Bahamas have?
The Bahamas has 1 area codes: 242.
What timezone do The Bahamas area codes use?
The Bahamas area codes operate in the Eastern / Central timezone.
What is the most populated area code in The Bahamas?
Area code 242 is the most populous prefix in The Bahamas based on covered city population.
Does The Bahamas use overlay area codes?
The Bahamas currently has no overlay code pairs listed in our directory.
Are there scam area codes in The Bahamas?
The Bahamas has no area codes currently flagged as high-risk scams.
About The Bahamas Area Codes & Phone Dialing Rules
When placing calls within The Bahamas, ten-digit dialing (area code + 7-digit telephone number) is required in overlay regions where multiple area codes serve the same geographic boundaries.