Bahrain · +973 · Asia

How to Call Bahrain (+973) from Abroad

Your complete guide to dialling Bahrain from Manama to anywhere in the world — verified +973 country code, Asia/Bahrain time zone, Asia region, ISO references, live local time and weather, plus a step-by-step walkthrough.

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+973

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Bahrain

2 Digit ISO

+973

Country Calling Code

BHR

3 Digit ISO

Capital

Manama

Time zone

Asia/Bahrain

Weather · Manama

Humidity

Wind

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🇧🇭

Bahrain

+973

Capital

Manama

Region

Asia

Time zone

Asia/Bahrain

Coordinates

26.1° N, 50.6° E

ISO 3166-1

BH / BHR

Dial format

+973 [area] [number]

Current time in Manama

—:—

Best time to call: 09:00 – 17:00 Bahrain

Dialing guide

How to call Bahrain

A complete international number is built from four parts. Here's the anatomy and the dialling order.

Number anatomy

Exit prefix+

Country code973

Area / mobileXX

Subscriber numberXXX XXX

Final dialled number+973 XX XXX XXX

Valid E.164

Format follows ITU-T Recommendation E.164 the international public telecommunication numbering plan.

01Step 1 of 4

Start with the exit prefix

Press + on a mobile (hold the 0 key), or dial 00 from most countries / 011 from North America.

02Step 2 of 4

Add the Bahrain code

Dial +973. This identifies Bahrain on the global telephone network.

03Step 3 of 4

Enter the area or mobile prefix

Type the first part of the local number. Drop the leading 0 if there is one.

04Step 4 of 4

Finish with the subscriber number

The remaining digits route the call to the specific line in Manama or elsewhere.

Bahrain country code +973 for WhatsApp

To call Bahrain on WhatsApp, save the number with +973 and no exit prefix — WhatsApp dials from your contacts, not a dial pad. Voice and video calls are free over data.

Save as +973 XX XXX XXX — use + not 00973Drop any leading 0 from the local numberOpen WhatsApp > New Chat > find contact > tap callFree over Wi-Fi or mobile data

Need an inbound Bahrain number?

TKOS provisions +973 DIDs and termination through direct carrier interconnects.

Talk to wholesale See Pricing

Call quality

Tips for clear & uninterrupted calls

Whether you're reaching Bahrain for business or family, three habits keep every conversation crystal clear and a clean route from TKOS handles the rest.

HD audio for Bahrain calls
Manama (Bahrain) routes benefit from active noise cancellation — local background noise at the Manama end is less disruptive when your mic is already clean.
Connection quality to Bahrain
Manama is ~6,185 km away — expect ~280ms round-trip. A wired ethernet connection keeps packet loss below 0.1%.
Best time to call Manama
Schedule Bahrain calls during Manama business hours — 09:00–17:00 Asia/Bahrain — your contact will be at their desk in a quiet space rather than taking the call on the move.

Number ranges

Bahraincity & national codes

Special-rate prefixes and the major city area codes inside Bahrain (+973).

Bahrain national codes2 entries

National	Dial codes
Bahrain Toll Free	+973-198
Bahrain Toll Free - Mobile Enabled	+973-000

Country profile

Connecting you to Bahrain, one journey at a time.

Capital

Manama

Population

1.47M

Area

765 km²

GDP (USD)

$44.00B

Currency

Bahraini Dinar (BHD)

Languages

Arabic

Emergency number

999

Internet TLD

.bh

Drive side

Right-hand traffic

Latitude / Longitude

26.07°N / 50.56°E

Time zone

Asia/Bahrain

ISO 3166 codes

BH · BHR

From South Africa

Calling Bahrain from South Africa

Manama is ~6,185 km from South Africa — TKOS routes via Indian Ocean submarine cable at a fraction of mobile carrier rates.

MethodRateQualityContract

TKOS VoIPLowestHD audioNone

SA mobile carrier3–8× higherStandardBundle required

Calling cardVariableCompressedActivation fee

See TKOS international rates

Why TKOS

Why call Bahrain with TKOS?

Built on top of every Bahrain (+973) route quality, price, and people you can reach.

Direct Bahrain carrier routes

TKOS routes Bahrain calls via direct interconnects to Manama. Minimising multi-hop paths that add jitter on Zone 9 destinations (~280ms RTT).

Feature 01 / 03

Per-minute Bahrain rates

TKOS buys Bahrain termination in bulk, routing directly to Manama — the savings go straight into your per-minute rate. Transparent per-minute rates for Bahrain (+973), no hidden fees.

Feature 02 / 03

Support aligned to Manama hours

Your account manager covers Asia/Bahrain hours for Bahrain. Phone, email, and live chat — always online for Manama routes, day or night.

Feature 03 / 03

FAQ

Questions about calling Bahrain, answered.

Everything a business or traveller needs to know before dialling Bahrain (+973). Can't find an answer? Our team is one click away.

Q1.What is the country code for Bahrain?

Bahrain's international calling code is +973. Dial it immediately after your exit prefix and before the local subscriber number whenever calling from outside Bahrain.

Q2.What is the best time to call Bahrain?

Sunday–Monday, 9:00–11:00 AM AST (UTC+3) is the peak window. Bahrain's work week runs Sunday–Thursday — Friday is the Islamic holy day. AST (Arabia Standard Time) is fixed year-round with no daylight saving. During Ramadan offices typically operate 9 AM–3 PM.

Q3.How do I call a mobile number in Bahrain?

Bahraini numbers are 8 digits with no leading zero. Mobiles typically start with 3xxx. Dial +973 then the full 8-digit number. A typical Bahraini mobile: +973 3600 1234.

Q4.What does +973 stand for?

+973 is the ITU-assigned international dialling prefix for Bahrain. The leading 9 identifies it as a Zone 9 country in the global E.164 numbering plan, which covers Asia.

Q5.How do I send an international SMS to Bahrain?

To text a Bahrain number, enter + 973 followed by the mobile number (no leading 0) in your messaging app. Standard international SMS rates apply — check with your carrier for the +973 per-message rate.

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Bahrain · +973 · Asia

How to Call Bahrain (+973) from Abroad

Get a Demo See Pricing

Live carrier coverage

100+ countries

500+ direct interconnects

Calling

Bahrain

+973

Live route

Manama

Weather

HD voice signal

98%

Alpha-2

Alpha-3

BHR

TKOS direct route

🇧🇭

Bahrain

2 Digit ISO

+973

Country Calling Code

BHR

3 Digit ISO

Capital

Manama

Time zone

Asia/Bahrain

Weather · Manama

Humidity

Wind

Loading map

🇧🇭

Bahrain

+973

Capital

Manama

Region

Asia

Time zone

Asia/Bahrain

Coordinates

26.1° N, 50.6° E

ISO 3166-1

BH / BHR

Dial format

+973 [area] [number]

Current time in Manama

—:—

Best time to call: 09:00 – 17:00 Bahrain

Dialing guide

How to call Bahrain

A complete international number is built from four parts. Here's the anatomy and the dialling order.

Number anatomy

Exit prefix+

Country code973

Area / mobileXX

Subscriber numberXXX XXX

Final dialled number+973 XX XXX XXX

Valid E.164

Format follows ITU-T Recommendation E.164 the international public telecommunication numbering plan.

01Step 1 of 4

Start with the exit prefix

Press + on a mobile (hold the 0 key), or dial 00 from most countries / 011 from North America.

02Step 2 of 4

Add the Bahrain code

Dial +973. This identifies Bahrain on the global telephone network.

03Step 3 of 4

Enter the area or mobile prefix

Type the first part of the local number. Drop the leading 0 if there is one.

04Step 4 of 4

Finish with the subscriber number

The remaining digits route the call to the specific line in Manama or elsewhere.

Bahrain country code +973 for WhatsApp

To call Bahrain on WhatsApp, save the number with +973 and no exit prefix — WhatsApp dials from your contacts, not a dial pad. Voice and video calls are free over data.

Save as +973 XX XXX XXX — use + not 00973Drop any leading 0 from the local numberOpen WhatsApp > New Chat > find contact > tap callFree over Wi-Fi or mobile data

Need an inbound Bahrain number?

TKOS provisions +973 DIDs and termination through direct carrier interconnects.

Talk to wholesale See Pricing

Call quality

Tips for clear & uninterrupted calls

Whether you're reaching Bahrain for business or family, three habits keep every conversation crystal clear and a clean route from TKOS handles the rest.

HD audio for Bahrain calls
Manama (Bahrain) routes benefit from active noise cancellation — local background noise at the Manama end is less disruptive when your mic is already clean.
Connection quality to Bahrain
Manama is ~6,185 km away — expect ~280ms round-trip. A wired ethernet connection keeps packet loss below 0.1%.
Best time to call Manama
Schedule Bahrain calls during Manama business hours — 09:00–17:00 Asia/Bahrain — your contact will be at their desk in a quiet space rather than taking the call on the move.

Number ranges

Bahraincity & national codes

Special-rate prefixes and the major city area codes inside Bahrain (+973).

Bahrain national codes2 entries

National	Dial codes
Bahrain Toll Free	+973-198
Bahrain Toll Free - Mobile Enabled	+973-000

Country profile

Connecting you to Bahrain, one journey at a time.

Capital

Manama

Population

1.47M

Area

765 km²

GDP (USD)

$44.00B

Currency

Bahraini Dinar (BHD)

Languages

Arabic

Emergency number

999

Internet TLD

.bh

Drive side

Right-hand traffic

Latitude / Longitude

26.07°N / 50.56°E

Time zone

Asia/Bahrain

ISO 3166 codes

BH · BHR

From South Africa

Calling Bahrain from South Africa

Manama is ~6,185 km from South Africa — TKOS routes via Indian Ocean submarine cable at a fraction of mobile carrier rates.

MethodRateQualityContract

TKOS VoIPLowestHD audioNone

SA mobile carrier3–8× higherStandardBundle required

Calling cardVariableCompressedActivation fee

See TKOS international rates

Why TKOS

Why call Bahrain with TKOS?

Built on top of every Bahrain (+973) route quality, price, and people you can reach.

Direct Bahrain carrier routes

TKOS routes Bahrain calls via direct interconnects to Manama. Minimising multi-hop paths that add jitter on Zone 9 destinations (~280ms RTT).

Feature 01 / 03

Per-minute Bahrain rates

TKOS buys Bahrain termination in bulk, routing directly to Manama — the savings go straight into your per-minute rate. Transparent per-minute rates for Bahrain (+973), no hidden fees.

Feature 02 / 03

Support aligned to Manama hours

Your account manager covers Asia/Bahrain hours for Bahrain. Phone, email, and live chat — always online for Manama routes, day or night.

Feature 03 / 03

FAQ

Questions about calling Bahrain, answered.

Everything a business or traveller needs to know before dialling Bahrain (+973). Can't find an answer? Our team is one click away.

Q1.What is the country code for Bahrain?

Bahrain's international calling code is +973. Dial it immediately after your exit prefix and before the local subscriber number whenever calling from outside Bahrain.

Q2.What is the best time to call Bahrain?

Q3.How do I call a mobile number in Bahrain?

Bahraini numbers are 8 digits with no leading zero. Mobiles typically start with 3xxx. Dial +973 then the full 8-digit number. A typical Bahraini mobile: +973 3600 1234.

Q4.What does +973 stand for?

+973 is the ITU-assigned international dialling prefix for Bahrain. The leading 9 identifies it as a Zone 9 country in the global E.164 numbering plan, which covers Asia.

Q5.How do I send an international SMS to Bahrain?

Global directory

List of Country Codes

Find international dialing codes for every country. Click any country to get the full calling guide & tips.

All countries AZ

Get a Demo

Start calling Bahrain on the same carrier-grade network.

The route you pilot today is the route that carries your millionth minute to Bahrain (+973). No migration. No replatforming. No renegotiation.

Get a Demo See Pricing

Free trialNo card requiredPort numbers freeMonth-to-month billing

How to Call Bahrain (+973) from Abroad

How to call Bahrain

Start with the exit prefix

Add the Bahrain code

Enter the area or mobile prefix

Finish with the subscriber number

Bahrain country code +973 for WhatsApp

Tips for clear & uninterrupted calls

HD audio for Bahrain calls

Connection quality to Bahrain

Best time to call Manama

Bahraincity & national codes

Bahrain national codes2 entries

Connecting you to Bahrain, one journey at a time.

Calling Bahrain from South Africa

Why call Bahrain with TKOS?

Direct Bahrain carrier routes

Per-minute Bahrain rates

Support aligned to Manama hours

Questions about calling Bahrain, answered.

List of Country Codes

Start calling Bahrain on the same carrier-grade network.

How to Call Bahrain (+973) from Abroad

How to call Bahrain

Start with the exit prefix

Add the Bahrain code

Enter the area or mobile prefix

Finish with the subscriber number

Bahrain country code +973 for WhatsApp

Tips for clear & uninterrupted calls

HD audio for Bahrain calls

Connection quality to Bahrain

Best time to call Manama

Bahraincity & national codes

Bahrain national codes2 entries

Connecting you to Bahrain, one journey at a time.

Calling Bahrain from South Africa

Why call Bahrain with TKOS?

Direct Bahrain carrier routes

Per-minute Bahrain rates

Support aligned to Manama hours

Questions about calling Bahrain, answered.

List of Country Codes

Start calling Bahrain on the same carrier-grade network.