Bahrain +973
To call Bahrain from abroad, dial your exit code (or +), then 973, then the local number. In full: +973 3600 1234.
The country calling code for Bahrain is +973. A number starting +973 or 00973 is a call to or from Bahrain. From abroad: +973 3600 1234.
To call Bahrain from abroad, dial your exit code (or +), then 973, then the local number as is. The +973 code identifies the country; the following digits identify the line (landline or mobile).
How to call Bahrain from abroad
011 973 3600 123400 973 3600 12340011 973 3600 1234+973 3600 12343600 1234 is a real-format Bahrain mobile number (example from the ITU-T numbering plan): replace it with the number you were given, as is.
Bahrain area codes
In Bahrain, landlines usually include an area code after +973 (as is). Mobiles have no area code.
Number format
1700 1234from abroad+973 1700 12343600 1234from abroad+973 3600 1234Landline numbers in Bahrain have 8 digits after the country code; mobile numbers have 8 digits. There is no national prefix to drop: dial the full local number after +973.
Calling abroad from Bahrain
To call another country from Bahrain, dial the exit code 00 (or + on a mobile), then the country code, then the number. From Bahrain to the United States, for example: 00 1 201 555 0123.
A Bahrain number in international format is written +973 …. The + stands for the exit prefix (00 in much of the world, 011 in North America).
Cheapest ways to call Bahrain
With internet on both ends, apps like WhatsApp, Signal or FaceTime call Bahrain for free. To reach a number without an app, VoIP services are usually cheaper than your operator’s international rate.
Frequently asked questions
What country has the code +973?
Bahrain has the country calling code +973.
How do I call Bahrain from the United States?
Dial 011, then 973, then the local number as is — for example 011 3600 1234.
What does +973 mean?
It is the international dialing code for Bahrain. The + stands for your exit code (00 in much of the world, 011 in North America).
Is +973 mobile or landline?
The +973 code identifies the country, not the line type; Bahrain landlines and mobiles share it.
A country code covers a whole nation; the full number depends on the city and operator.
Mobile networks in Bahrain
3 mobile network operators run their own networks in Bahrain. The largest is Batelco, with about 3.90 million subscribers (Dec 2022). Pick the one with the best coverage where you will spend most of your time.
Owned by Bahrain Telecommunications Company
formerly MTC-Vodafone
Owned by Zain Group (56.25%)
Owned by STC
- 2G is gone on Batelco, which also affects old feature phones and some smartwatches or car trackers.
- 4G/5G frequency bands used in Bahrain: 5G 3500, LTE 1800, LTE 800. Most recent smartphones cover them; older or regional models may miss some.
- Moving there? Mobile number portability has existed since 2011-07-08 and costs free.
Operators, subscriber counts, network codes and switch-off dates: Wikipedia (lists of mobile network operators, mobile network codes, 2G/3G phase-out, mobile number portability), licensed CC BY-SA 4.0. Figures come from each operator or regulator at the date shown.
Staying connected in Bahrain
With 160 mobile subscriptions per 100 people, almost everyone in Bahrain has a mobile — a WhatsApp, Signal or FaceTime call is usually the easiest way in. Internet use is high (100 %), so app-to-app calls over Wi-Fi are a safe bet.
Source: World Bank / ITU World Telecommunication indicators (IT.CEL.SETS.P2, IT.NET.USER.ZS, IT.MLT.MAIN.P2), latest available year.
Free and premium numbers in Bahrain
+973 8012 3456Free from inside Bahrain (numbers starting with 80–89). From abroad these numbers are often unreachable or charged at the international rate.
+973 9012 3456Surcharged services. Do not call back an unknown missed call from such a range: the cost is far above a normal call.
Number ranges: ITU-T national numbering plan for Bahrain via Google libphonenumber.