Country codes Bahamas
ISO 3166-1
ALPHA-2
BS
ALPHA-3
BHS
The two-letter code for Bahamas is BS, and the three-letter code is BHS, as per ISO 3166-1 standards.
Dialing Code
+1-242
The dialing code for Bahamas is +1-242, used for international calls to the country from abroad.
Top Level Domain
.bs
The top-level domain (TLD) for Bahamas is .bs, used for country-specific internet addresses.
Country Details
| Formal Name | the Commonwealth of the Bahamas |
| Capital | Nassau |
| Region | Americas |
| Sub Region | Latin America and the Caribbean |
Bahamas, officially known as the Commonwealth of the Bahamas, is located in the Latin America and the Caribbean sub-region of the larger Americas continent with Nassau serving as its capital.
Currency
| Currency | Bahamian Dollar |
| Alphabetic Code | BSD |
| Numeric Code | 44 |
Bahamas uses the Bahamian Dollar (BSD) as its official currency, with the numeric code 44.
Languages
The official language of Bahamas is en-BS. It plays a key role in daily life, education, government, and business within the country.
TimeZones
| Timezone | Offset UTC | Offset DST | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| America / Nassau | −05:00 | −04:00 | |
| America / Toronto | −05:00 | −04:00 |
Explore the various timezones across Bahamas. Each timezone has its unique UTC offset and daylight saving time (DST) adjustments. Check the current time and see the differences in time across various regions of the country.
ISO 3166-2 Codes
| Subdivision name | Subdivision category | ISO Code |
|---|---|---|
| Acklins | district | BS-AK |
| Berry Islands | district | BS-BY |
| Bimini | district | BS-BI |
| Black Point | district | BS-BP |
| Cat Island | district | BS-CI |
| Central Abaco | district | BS-CO |
| Central Andros | district | BS-CS |
| Central Eleuthera | district | BS-CE |
| City of Freeport | district | BS-FP |
| Crooked Island and Long Cay | district | BS-CK |
| East Grand Bahama | district | BS-EG |
| Exuma | district | BS-EX |
| Grand Cay | district | BS-GC |
| Harbour Island | district | BS-HI |
| Hope Town | district | BS-HT |
| Inagua | district | BS-IN |
| Long Island | district | BS-LI |
| Mangrove Cay | district | BS-MC |
| Mayaguana | district | BS-MG |
| Moore's Island | district | BS-MI |
| New Providence | island | BS-NP |
| North Abaco | district | BS-NO |
| North Andros | district | BS-NS |
| North Eleuthera | district | BS-NE |
| Ragged Island | district | BS-RI |
| Rum Cay | district | BS-RC |
| San Salvador | district | BS-SS |
| South Abaco | district | BS-SO |
| South Andros | district | BS-SA |
| South Eleuthera | district | BS-SE |
| Spanish Wells | district | BS-SW |
| West Grand Bahama | district | BS-WG |
Explore the subdivisions of Bahamas, each identified by a unique ISO 3166-2 code. These codes are crucial for identifying regions within the country and are used for various administrative, geographic, and data purposes.
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Helpful Resources
To learn more about Bahamas's history, geography, culture, economy, and other key aspects, visit the Bahamas Wikipedia page.
To learn more about Bahamas's ISO country codes (alpha-2, alpha-3, and numeric), visit the ISO 3166-1 page for Bahamas.
For geographical info about Bahamas, visit the Geonames page. It covers coordinates, elevation, administrative divisions, and nearby locations.