+387 is the country code for Bosnia and Herzegovina
+387 explained
The Bosnia and Herzegovina country code, 387, is what you dial before a Bosnia number when you call from abroad. It is also known as the Bosnia dialing code, Bosnia calling code, or Bosnia phone code. In the Bosnia phone number format, +387 comes first, then the area code, such as 33 for Sarajevo, then the local number.
- Country code
- +387
- The 00387 country code is the same number
- ISO country codes
- BA, BIH
- Use the BA country code or the BIH country code on forms and passports. To call Bosnia and Herzegovina, dial +387
- Used in
- Bosnia and Herzegovina
- No other country or territory dials +387
- Exit code
- 00
- From most countries. Also 011 from United States and Canada, 0011 from Australia, and + from any mobile
- Trunk prefix
- 0
- Drop it after +387
- Number length
- 8 or 9 digits
- After +387
- Time now in Bosnia and Herzegovina
- Bosnia mobile number format
- 061 123 456
- From abroad: +387 61 123 456
- Bosnia landline number format
- 030 212-345
- From abroad: +387 30 212 345
+387 area codes of main cities
Each +387 area code below is in the form you dial from abroad: +387, then the city code, then the local number. Inside Bosnia and Herzegovina, callers leave out +387 and put 0 in front of the city code. So Sarajevo is +387 33 from abroad and 033 at home.
- Sarajevo
- +38733
- Banja Luka
- +38751
- Zenica
- +38732
- Tuzla
- +38735
- Mostar
- +38736
- Brčko
- +38749
- Bijeljina
- +38755
- Prijedor
- +38752
- Trebinje
- +38759
Bosnia phone number types
The first digits of a Bosnia number tell you what kind of number it is: a landline, a mobile, a free number, or one that costs more to call. Here is a sample of each type of Bosnia phone number, as dialed inside Bosnia and Herzegovina and from abroad.
Good to know before you call Bosnia and Herzegovina
“Halo”
Hello, the usual way to answer a call
Reply
“Molim, meaning please, is heard just as often”
Emergency number
122
124 reaches an ambulance, and 123 the fire department. 112 is reserved for the future, but does not yet replace them.
RAK, the numbering plan for telephone services in Bosnia and HerzegovinaBosnia and Herzegovina reserves 112 for a future single European emergency number, but calls still reach the police on 122, fire on 123, and medical help on 124.
RAK, the numbering plan for telephone services in Bosnia and HerzegovinaThe numbering plan sets aside every number that starts 17 and has 5 digits as a humanitarian number.
RAK, the numbering plan for telephone services in Bosnia and HerzegovinaThe plan reserves 1206 for the military police and 1207 for special military services, both listed as emergency numbers.
RAK, the numbering plan for telephone services in Bosnia and HerzegovinaSarajevo Canton's police still publish 122 as their line for an emergency, on their own website.
Ministry of the Interior of Sarajevo Canton
What it costs to call Bosnia and Herzegovina (using Suparelay)
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Why a call to Bosnia and Herzegovina fails
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The 0 is still in the number
The 0 at the start of a Bosnian number is for calls inside the country. From abroad, leave it out: +387 takes its place.
- Connects
- 011 387 30 212 345
- Does not connect
- 011 387 030 212-345
The exit code is wrong for your country
00 works from Bosnia and Herzegovina, Europe, and most of the world. From the US and Canada the exit code is 011.
- Connects
- 011 387 30 212 345
- Does not connect
- 00 387 30 212 345
The number does not take calls from abroad
Freephone numbers that start with 800, and calling card numbers that start with 8010, often cannot be reached from outside Bosnia and Herzegovina.
- Connects
- 011 387 30 212 345
- Does not connect
- 011 387 80 123 456
Questions about +387
Which country is +387?
+387, or country code 387, belongs to Bosnia and Herzegovina. People also call it the Bosnia and Herzegovina phone code or the Bosnia and Herzegovina dialing code.
What is +387?
+387 is the part you dial before a Bosnian number when you call from another country. It replaces the first 0 of the number.
What is the difference between +387 and 00387?
The + stands for your exit code. 00 is the exit code in Bosnia and Herzegovina, Europe, and most of the world, so 00387 and +387 reach the same number there. From the US and Canada, dial 011 387 instead.
Do I drop the 0 after +387?
Yes. The 0 is the national prefix and works only inside Bosnia and Herzegovina. Dial +387 30 212 345, not +387 030 212 345.
Can I text a +387 number?
Yes. Write the number as +387 without its first 0, and your phone sends the text abroad at your carrier's international rate.
How much does it cost to call Bosnia and Herzegovina?
A call to a Bosnian mobile costs more than a call to a landline. The dialer on this page shows the exact price of the number you enter before you call.
Is the BA country code the same as +387?
No. BA is the ISO code of Bosnia and Herzegovina, used in forms and address lists. The number you dial is +387.
What does 112 do in Bosnia and Herzegovina?
112 is reserved as a future single emergency number, but the police, fire department, and ambulance still keep their own numbers: 122, 123, and 124.
What is Bosnia time?
Bosnia time is Europe/Sarajevo. The dialer on this page shows the local hour before you call.
The information on this page is accurate as of September 26, 2026.
RAK, the numbering plan for telephone services in Bosnia and Herzegovina