How to call the Bahamas from the US and Canada

Current time in the Bahamas:

Calling the Bahamas explained:

• 1 - North American long distance prefix
• 242 - area code assigned to the Bahamas
• local phone number - 7 digits
• example phone call when dialing to the Bahamas: 1 242 ??? ????
• this country is in the North American Numbering Plan (calling it works like a US long distance call)...however, international or unexpected charges may apply when calling numbers in area code 242!

Cell phone numbers:

• dialing format valid for calls and text messages: 1 242 ??? ????
• the 3 leading digits for mobile numbers can be:
  • 357, 359, 375, 395
  • 4XX except for 461
  • 5XX except for 502
  • 63X, 64X except for 640
  • 72X, 73X
  • 8XX

Phone books and visitor guides:

• Find Yello - official business and people search from BTC Bahamas