Area Code Atlas

NANP-INTRODUCTION OF 242 (BAHAMAS) NUMBERING PLAN AREA (NPA)

Permissive dialing period for 242 and 809

A permissive dialing period began on October 1, 1996, allowing both area codes 242 and 809 to be used for calls to The Bahamas. This transition period continued until March 31, 1997, to facilitate the changeover.

Activation of area code 242 for non-geographic services

Area code 242 was activated on July 13, 2020 for non-geographic personal communications services.

NPA 242 activated for personal communications services

Area code 242 was activated on July 13, 2020, in the United States for personal communications services and machine-to-machine communication, supporting the expansion of the 5XX series.