242 Area Code
New Providence and 13 other locations · Bahamas
Country code +1 · ISO BS
Example 242 Number
A sample number from this area code, formatted three ways.
| National | International | E.164 |
|---|---|---|
| (242) 302-6789 | +1 242-302-6789 | +12423026789 |
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Cities and Regions
Locations served by the 242 area code, according to Google's libphonenumber.
- · New Providence
- · Grand Bahama
- · Eleuthera
- · Andros
- · Exuma
- · Abaco Island
- · Long Island
- · Cat Island
- · Rum Cay & San Sal
- · Inagua/Mayaguana
- · Ragged Island/Crooked Island/Acklins
- · Bimini and Cat Cay
- · Exuma Cays
- · Abaco/Eleuthera
How to Dial Bahamas Numbers
From abroad
Dial +1 followed by the national number, dropping any leading 1.
Within Bahamas
Dial 1 before the local number to make a domestic call.
Dialing out of Bahamas
Dial 011 followed by the destination country code and number.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is the 242 area code?
└ The 242 area code covers New Providence in Bahamas.
How do I dial a 242 number?
└ From abroad, dial +1 242 followed by the local number. Within Bahamas, dial 1242 before the local number.