Area code 242
Where is area code 242?
New Providence, Grand Bahama and Eleuthera, Bahamas
Local time: … (Eastern Time)
242 is an international call
Area code 242 is in Bahamas, not the United States or Canada. Calling back costs international rates, and “one ring” scams use codes like 242 to trick people into calling back.
| Country | Bahamas |
|---|---|
| Main cities | New Providence, Grand Bahama and Eleuthera |
| Time zone | Eastern Time |
| Overlay area codes | None |
| In service since | 1996 (created from 809) |
| Dialing format | (242) XXX-XXXX · +1 242 XXX XXXX from abroad |
| Call rates | International rates apply from the US and Canada |
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Places in area code 242
Places we have prefix data for in 242. The list may be incomplete.
- New Providence, Bahamas (22)
- Grand Bahama, Bahamas (11)
- Eleuthera, Bahamas (4)
- Abaco Island, Bahamas (3)
- Andros, Bahamas (3)
- Exuma, Bahamas (3)
- Cat Island, Bahamas (2)
- Long Island, Bahamas (2)
- Abaco/Eleuthera, Bahamas (1)
- Bimini and Cat Cay, Bahamas (1)
- Exuma Cays, Bahamas (1)
- Inagua/Mayaguana, Bahamas (1)
- Ragged Island/Crooked Island/Acklins, Bahamas (1)
- Rum Cay & San Sal, Bahamas (1)
Questions
- Where is area code 242?
- Area code 242 is in Bahamas. It serves New Providence, Grand Bahama, Eleuthera, Abaco Island and Andros and 9 other places.
- What time zone is area code 242 in?
- Area code 242 uses Eastern Time.
- Is a call from area code 242 a scam?
- Be careful. 242 looks like a US number but it’s in Bahamas, so calling back is charged at international rates. Scammers use “one ring” calls from codes like 242 to get people to call back. If you don’t know anyone in Bahamas, don’t return the call.
- When did area code 242 start?
- 242 went into service in 1996. It was created from area code 809.
- Can a 242 number be outside Bahamas?
- Yes. People keep their numbers when they move and when they switch to mobile or internet phone services, so a 242 caller can be anywhere.