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242 area code

Bahamas, Eastern Time.Area code 242 is Bahamas, on Eastern Time.

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The 242 area code

Bahamas is one calling area, with no rate centers to tell apart. 242 went into service on October 1, 1996, split off from 809. Local calls can still be dialed with 7 digits.

  1. 1996242 starts

Source: NANPA area code database

Other Caribbean and Atlantic area codes

  • Barbados246
  • Anguilla264
  • Antigua & Barbuda268
  • British Virgin Islands284
  • Cayman IslandsEastern Time345
  • Bermuda441
  • Grenada473
  • Turks & Caicos IslandsEastern Time649
  • JamaicaEastern Time658876
  • Montserrat664
  • Sint Maarten721
  • St. Lucia758
  • Dominica767
  • St. Vincent & Grenadines784
  • Dominican Republic809829849
  • Trinidad & Tobago868
  • St. Kitts & Nevis869

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242 area code FAQ

What area code is 242?

242 is a Bahamas area code.

What time zone is the 242 area code in?

Eastern Time (EST, UTC-5; EDT, UTC-4 in summer).

What are the calling hours for 242 numbers?

This tool tracks calling hours in the US and Canada only. Call during business hours, their time, and check Bahamas's own rules.

When did the 242 area code start?

On October 1, 1996. It was split from 809.

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