242 Area Code

Area Code	242
State	Bahamas
Country	Bahamas
Code Type	General Purpose Code
In Service	Yes
Timezone	Eastern Standard Time (EST)
Overlay Complex	-
Assignment Date	17-NOV-95
In Service Date	01-OCT-96
Area Code	242

What is the 242 Area Code?

Area code 242 is located in Bahamas, within Bahamas, serving the region's residents and businesses. The 242 area code was first assigned in 17-NOV-95 and has been in service since 01-OCT-96.

Further Details on the 242 Area Code

Where is the 242 Area Code Located?

Area code 242 serves the entire state of Bahamas in Bahamas, providing phone services to both residential and business users. It covers urban, suburban, and rural areas alike, ensuring reliable communication across the region.

What time zone is area code 242 in?

Area code 242 is located in the Eastern Standard Time (EST) time zone. This designation indicates the predominant time zone for calls made within this area code.

When was area code 242 assigned and put into service?

Area code 242 was officially assigned on 17-NOV-95, signifying its designation for use in telecommunications, and it became operational on 01-OCT-96, allowing callers to begin using this area code for their dialing needs.

Is the 242 Area Code Still Active?

Yes, the 302 area code is still active and in service. It is the primary area code for all landline and mobile phones registered in Delaware. There are no overlay codes currently in place for the state.

What are the dialing requirements for making calls with area code 242?

For local calls within area code 242, the required dialing pattern is 7D. For toll calls, you'll need to dial 1+10D , where "D" indicates the number of digits to dial. When calling foreign NPAs from area code 242, local calls require NA, and toll calls use 1+10D.

Data Sources: NANPA Area Code, U.S. Area Code Map