How to call Bahrain
- From mobile
- +973 xxxx xxxx
- From landline
- exit code + 973 xxxx xxxx
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How to call Bahrain from another country
The exit code depends on the country you call from. Find yours, then dial the rest
How to dial Bahrain from abroad
How to make a call to Bahrain from another country: dial your exit code, the country code, and the number. A Bahrain number starting with 6 can be fixed or mobile, so you dial it like any other.
- 00Exit code
- 973Country code of Bahrain
- xxxx xxxxLocal number
- From a mobile, type + instead of 00
- From the US or Canada, type 011 instead of 00
Paste or type a number here to see how to dial it from anywhere
Before you call Bahrain
First digit shows the number type
After 973, the first digit tells you the type of number.
- Landline+973 1
- Mobile+973 3
- Fixed or mobile+973 6
Special services start with 80
These numbers form a block close to freephone. Two stc ranges use 87.
- Special services+973 80
- stc ranges+973 87
How Bahrain phone numbers work
- Length
- Every Bahrain number has 8 digits after +973
- Landlines
- Starts with 1, or with 6 for a universal number that can be fixed or mobile
- Mobiles
- Starts with 3, or with 6 for a universal number that can be mobile or fixed
- Toll-free numbers
- Starts with 80, or with 87 for two stc ranges. The TRA calls this whole block special services, without a separate freephone range
Want to call Bahrain?
Type the number and call from your browser, with no app and no plan
When to call Bahrain
The time now in Bahrain, and the best hours to call. The time difference to Bahrain changes only when your own country changes its clocks.
- Daylight saving time
- None, the clocks never change
Holidays in Bahrain
Offices close on these days by law
- Dec16National DayWednesday
- Dec17National DayThursday
- Jan1New Year's DayFriday
- Mar9Eid al-Fitr (estimated)Tuesday
- Mar10Eid al-Fitr (estimated)Wednesday
- Mar11Eid al-Fitr (estimated)Thursday
Why a call to Bahrain fails
The exit code is wrong for your country
00 works from Bahrain, Europe, and most of the world. From the US and Canada the exit code is 011.
The number does not take calls from abroad
Numbers that start with 80 are Bahrain's special-services block, close to a freephone number, and often cannot be reached from outside the country.
Questions
How do I call Bahrain from another country?
Dial your exit code, then 973 and the 8-digit number
Which exit code do I dial before 973?
From a landline, dial your exit code first: 00 in most countries, 011 in the US and Canada. From a mobile, + replaces it
How to call a Bahrain mobile number?
From a mobile in any country, dial +973, then the 8-digit number
How do you call Bahrain from a mobile with +973?
From a mobile in any country, dial +973, then the 8-digit number
How to call Bahrain number from abroad?
Dial your exit code, then 973 and the 8-digit number
How to call to Bahrain from a landline?
From a landline, dial your exit code first: 00 in most countries, 011 in the US and Canada. From a mobile, + replaces it
Why does my call to Bahrain not go through?
The usual causes: the exit code is wrong for your country and the number does not take calls from abroad. Each one is explained above, with its fix
What time is it in Bahrain now?
Call between 8:00 and 22:00 in Bahrain. Bahrain has no daylight saving time
How much does it cost to call Bahrain?
It depends on where you call from. Many plans in the US and Canada include Bahrain. From a browser, Suparelay charges each started minute, at the price shown before you call
Is a free call to a Bahrain mobile number possible?
An app calls for free only when both sides have it. A call to a landline, or to a phone without the app, costs money
How do I type +973 on a phone?
Hold the 0 key until + shows, then type 973 and the 8-digit number. It works the same in every country
Does a WhatsApp call to Bahrain reach a landline?
Free apps such as WhatsApp ring only people who have them. A landline in Bahrain needs a phone network: a plan, a calling service, or Suparelay from your browser
How to make an international call to Bahrain?
The country code of Bahrain is +973
What is the best way to make an online internet call to a Bahrain number?
It depends on where you call from. Many plans in the US and Canada include Bahrain. From a browser, Suparelay charges each started minute, at the price shown before you call