Bahrain Dialing Code (+973)
The country calling code for Bahrain is +973. Type a local number below to get its international form, and see how to dial Bahrain from anywhere.
Type a local Bahrain phone number to see its international form.
Note Bahrain uses 8-digit numbers with no trunk prefix — dial all digits and prepend +973.
How to dial Bahrain
The + in +973 stands for your local exit code (011 in the US and Canada, 00 across most of Europe, 00 in Bahrain itself). Any GSM mobile lets you dial the + directly.
Bahrain dialing reference
| Country calling code | +973 |
| ISO country code | BH |
| Region | Middle East & Africa |
| Trunk prefix | none |
| Exit / IDD code (from Bahrain) | 00 |
| Example number | 1712 3456 |
| International format | +973 17123456 |
Calling Bahrain step by step
- 01 Start with your exit code — 011 in the US and Canada, 00 in the UK and Europe, or + on any mobile.
- 02 Dial the Bahrain country code 973.
- 03 Add the local number exactly as written — e.g. 17123456.
Frequently asked questions
What is the country code for Bahrain?
The country calling code for Bahrain is +973 (ISO code BH). You dial it after your own country's exit code — or type + on a mobile — before the local number.
How do I call Bahrain from the US?
From the United States, dial 011 (the US exit code), then 973 (the Bahrain country code), then the local number without its trunk prefix. For example: 011 973 17123456.
How do I call Bahrain from the UK or Europe?
From the UK and most of Europe, dial 00 (the exit code), then 973, then the local number. For example: 00 973 17123456. On any mobile you can dial +973 17123456 instead.
What is the format of a Bahrain phone number?
A typical Bahrain number looks like 1712 3456. Bahrain uses 8-digit numbers with no trunk prefix — dial all digits and prepend +973.