973 Country Code: Bahrain (+973)
Country code 973 (+973) belongs to Bahrain. Bahrain uses the international dialing code +973, assigned by the International Telecommunication Union (ITU) under the E.164 standard. The ISO 3166-1 alpha-2 code is BH.
You will see the same code written several ways depending on origin: +973 (universal + prefix, works from mobile), 00973 (from countries that use 00 as their international exit code — most of Europe, Asia, and Latin America), 011 973 (from the US and Canada), 0011 973 (from Australia), or the bare 973. All refer to the same Bahrain country code. Note: 973 is not a US area code — US area codes are also 3 digits but +973 is the international dialing code for Bahrain, not a domestic US destination.
Below you will find the number format, trunk prefix, major city area codes, and dialing facts specific to Bahrain (+973).
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Did You Get a Call from +973? Here's What That Means
Any incoming call that displays +973 followed by more digits is originating from Bahrain. The caller is dialing you from a Bahrain-registered phone number — either a landline or a mobile on a Bahrain carrier.
Common reasons people receive calls from +973:
- -Family or friends in Bahrain calling from a local number
- -Business contacts at Bahrain-based companies
- -Customer support agents working from a Bahrain call center
- -Travel-related calls (hotels, airlines, tour operators)
- -Less commonly, robocalls or scam calls that have spoofed a +973 number — if the call is unsolicited, do not return it without verifying the source
To return a call to a +973 number from the US, use Kinvo's Bahrain dialing guide — calls cost from $0.51/min with no app to download.
Bahrain Phone Number Format
International Format Example
Bahrain does not use a trunk prefix, so domestic and international formats are effectively the same — just prepend +973.
Calling Bahrain Successfully: Common Mistakes & Best Practices
Most failed calls to Bahrain come from one of four mistakes, not from network problems. The most common is mishandling the country code itself: Bahrain uses +973 with no trunk prefix to remove, so you dial it as-is. The most frequent error is adding a leading 0 by habit — there is none in the Bahrain number plan.
The second is misreading the area code on landline numbers — Bahrain numbers may have variable formatting depending on the carrier and city, so confirm the area code with the recipient before dialing. The third is dialing during off-hours — Bahrain uses local business hours and consumer phones are usually answered between 8 AM and 9 PM local time. The fourth and most expensive mistake is assuming your US carrier's WiFi calling feature makes the call cheap. It does not — see WiFi calling vs VoIP for international calls for why.
For scam-call awareness: +973 is the legitimate Bahrain country code, and most unsolicited calls from +973 numbers are legitimate calls from Bahrain-based businesses, hospitals, family members, or call centers serving US customers. Caller-ID spoofing exists, so if a call from a +973 number claims to be from a US government agency, your bank, or the IRS, hang up and call the agency back on its published number. Real authorities never demand payment over the phone.
When you are ready to place a call, the cheapest reliable route is to dial +973 from your browser using Kinvo — no app, no carrier add-on, and the per-minute rate is shown before you connect so there are no bill surprises. The browser approach also works from any laptop, tablet, or phone you happen to have access to, which matters when you're traveling, using a work device, or borrowing someone else's computer.
Calling Bahrain from Your Browser
To place a call to Bahrain, dial +973 followed by the local number in the Kinvo browser dialer. Pay-as-you-go, no app required.
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Frequently Asked Questions: Bahrain Country Code
Which country is country code 973?
Country code 973 belongs to Bahrain. The full international dialing code is +973, also written as 00973 from countries using 00 as their international exit code (Europe, most of Asia, Latin America), 011 973 from the US and Canada, or +973 from any mobile phone.
What is the country code for Bahrain?
+973 is the international dialing code for Bahrain, assigned by the ITU under E.164. The ISO 3166-1 alpha-2 code is BH. Equivalent forms — 00973, 011 973, +973, and 973 — all refer to the same Bahrain country code.
Is 973 a US area code?
No. 973 is the international country code for Bahrain, not a US area code. US area codes are also 3 digits but they are domestic North American Numbering Plan codes — to reach Bahrain from the US, dial +973 or 011 973 followed by the local number.
Can I call Bahrain from my browser?
Yes. Kinvo connects calls to Bahrain via WebRTC directly from Chrome, Firefox, Safari, or Edge. No app download. Sign up, add credits from $5, and dial +973 followed by the local number.