Where is area code 242?

Area code question: Where is area code 242? Did someone call you with an area code 242 and you want to know where they are calling from? Is the number on your Caller ID showing area code 242 and you are wondering where that person or business is located?

The location of area code 242 is

Bahamas

In other words, individuals and businesses with a telephone number that has the area code 242 may be from Bahamas.

There are many instances where someone with area code 242 is not actually calling from Bahamas. They may have moved from Bahamas, but not bothered changing their cell phone number or they may have ported their number from Bahamas to another state.

Furthermore, there are ways for "businesses" and individuals to get a phone number with area code 242, even though they are not located in or calling from Bahamas.

Thus, the 242 area code belongs to Bahamas, but these days that does not necessarily mean that the caller is from Bahamas or located in Bahamas.

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