Area code 242
Area code 242 is used in the Bahamas. It starts with +1 like US and Canadian numbers, but it isn't in either country.
- Country or territory
- Bahamas
- Capital
- Nassau
- Timezone
- Eastern Time
- Local time
- —
Calling back is an international call
Calls and texts to 242 numbers are billed at international rates — often much higher than calls to the US or Canada, and usually not covered by plans that include North American calling. If you missed a call from a 242 number you don't know, don't call back.
About area code 242
Split from area code 809 in 1996.
Other +1 area codes outside the US and Canada
Common questions
- Which country is area code 242?
- Area code 242 is used in the Bahamas, not in the US or Canada. The US, Canada and a group of Caribbean and Atlantic countries and territories all share country code +1. How +1 numbers work
- What time zone is area code 242 in?
- Eastern Time (America/Nassau). The current local time is shown above.
- Who is calling me from a 242 number?
- An area code only shows where a number was registered, not who is calling or where they are — calling apps let anyone use a 242 number from anywhere. Before you call back, check the number's carrier, line type and spam risk.