Bahrain (+973) dial code overview.
The +973 prefix connects the Gulf's leading financial services hub — Manama hosts major international banks, wealth managers and fintech firms in a compact island nation. Here's the verified Bahrain country code, ISO references, live local time, and Ringflow's direct Bahraini routes.
Bahrain at a glance.
The geography, eight-digit numbers and AST time zone you need before placing your first call into Bahrain.
Bahrain country information
Every route into Bahraini lines.
Landline, calling card or business VoIP — the +973 prefix reaches the whole island nation directly. Pick what fits your traffic.
Direct calls using landlines & mobile phones
Dial Bahrain directly from any landline or mobile by entering your international exit code, then the country code +973, and finally the local number.
International calling cards for Bahrain
Pre-paid international calling cards remain a convenient, low-cost way to reach Bahrain. Each card gives you a PIN and an access number to place global calls.
VoIP services for contacting Bahrain
VoIP apps like Skype, WhatsApp and Viber — and business VoIP from Ringflow — route calls to Bahrain over the internet, usually at far lower rates than traditional carriers.
What shapes Bahraini voice traffic, across one island hub.
The fundamentals behind calls to and from Bahrain — the +973 code, Manama, the single AST zone and the flat eight-digit plan.
How to call Bahrain.
A Bahraini number is eight digits with no area code. Here's the anatomy and dialling order.
Number anatomy
Start with the exit prefix
Press + on a mobile (hold the 0 key), or dial 00 from most countries / 011 from North America.
Add the Bahrain code
Dial +973. This identifies Bahrain on the global telephone network.
Enter the area or mobile prefix
Type the first part of the local number. Drop the leading 0 if there is one.
Finish with the subscriber number
The remaining digits route the call to the specific line in Manama or elsewhere.
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FAQ
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