International Calling Rates: Usa To Bahrain Explained

International calling rates can be expensive, but there are ways to call Bahrain from the US without breaking the bank. To make a direct call to Bahrain from the US, you need to follow the international dialling format: 011-973-Land Phone Number or 011-973-8-Digit Mobile Number. This includes the US exit code, 011, and Bahrain's country code, 973. Alternatively, you can use VoIP services like Skype, Viber, or Rebtel, which are much cheaper than traditional phone plans.

Exit code for the USA: 011

When calling from the USA to Bahrain, you will need to dial the exit code for the USA, which is 011. This is also known as the International Access Code (IAC). This code is used to place international calls and is always the first thing you dial when making an international call.

Exit codes are followed by the country code of the country you are calling. In the case of Bahrain, the country code is 973. So, to call Bahrain from the USA, you would dial 011-973, followed by the eight-digit local number you are trying to reach.

If you are dialling from a mobile phone, you can replace the exit code with a '+' sign. So, the number would look like this: +973-XXXX-XXXX.

It is important to note that the exit code is different from the country code. The exit code is always the first thing you dial when making an international call and is specific to the country you are calling from. The country code, on the other hand, is specific to the country you are calling and is dialled after the exit code.

Additionally, if you are calling a mobile phone, you do not need to dial an exit code; simply dial the country code followed by the mobile number.

Country code for Bahrain: 973

To call Bahrain from the USA, you need to know the country code, the exit code, and the local number.

The country code for Bahrain is 973. This is sometimes written with a + in front, and sometimes with a 00 at the beginning, but the core code is 973. This is the number you need to dial to make a call to Bahrain from another country.

To exit the US telephone system, you need to dial 011. Then, you dial the country code for Bahrain, 973. After that, you dial the eight-digit local number. So, the full number you dial from the US to call Bahrain is 011 973 XXXX XXXX.

If you are calling Bahrain from the USA, you can use either your Ooma Telo-connected home phone or the Ooma Mobile app. Ooma offers international calling solutions with dialing plans that have unlimited calling to many global locations. Basic Service and Premier Service calls to landlines and cell phones in Bahrain are billed at $0.124 per minute.

There are other apps that support VoIP calls to Bahrain, such as Skype, WhatsApp, and Rebtel.

Calling from a US landline: 011973

To call Bahrain from a US landline, you need to dial 011973, which is a combination of the American exit code and Bahrain's country code. The American exit code is 011, and the country code for Bahrain is 973. After dialling these, you then need to dial the eight-digit local number you wish to reach.

Exit codes and country codes are necessary when dialling a number in a different country. The exit code is the number that allows you to exit the US telephone system, and the country code signifies that you are dialling into Bahrain.

The standard procedure for calling any international number from the US is to dial 011, followed by the country code of the country you are calling, followed by the local number. For example, if you are calling Brazil, the country code is 55, and if you are calling Rio de Janeiro, the city code is 21. Therefore, you would dial 011-55-21-XXXX-XXXX.

It is important to note that countries employ varying numbers of digits for area/city codes and telephone numbers. Therefore, the number you are trying to call may have more or fewer digits than the example above.

If you are calling Bahrain from a mobile phone, you can dial +973, which is Bahrain's country code, followed by the local number. On a mobile phone, the exit code is replaced with a + sign.

Calling from a US mobile: 011 973 3??? ???? or 011 973 6??? ????

To call Bahrain from the US, you will need to dial the following:

• The exit code for the US: 011
• The country code for Bahrain: 973
• The eight-digit local number

Therefore, the initial sequence of numbers for all calls from the US to Bahrain will be 011 973.

If you are calling Bahrain from a US mobile, you will then need to dial either 3 or 6, followed by the remaining six digits of the local number. The reason for this is that Bahrain uses a system of geographic numbering, where the first digit of a local number will be a 3 or a 6, depending on the region.

So, if you are calling Manama, the capital of Bahrain, you would dial 011 973 6??? ???? from your US mobile. If you are calling Riffa, Bahrain's second largest city, you would dial 011 973 3??? ???? from your US mobile.

VoIP and apps: Skype, Viber, WhatsApp, and others

If you're looking for a way to call from the USA to Bahrain without racking up a huge phone bill, then Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) services and apps could be your answer. VoIP technology allows you to make voice calls using an internet connection rather than a traditional phone line, which can often work out much cheaper – or sometimes even free.

There are a number of VoIP apps available that you can download to your smartphone or computer, and many of them are free to use. Here are some of the most popular options:

Skype

Skype is one of the longest-running VoIP services and is free to use when calling other Skype users. To call a mobile phone or landline in the USA from Bahrain, you'll need to set up Skype Credits or subscribe to one of their calling plans. Calling the USA from Bahrain with Skype follows the same dialing instructions as a regular phone: dial +1 for the country code, then the 10-digit phone number.

Viber

Viber is another popular VoIP app that offers free calls and messages to other Viber users. You can also use Viber to call mobile and landline numbers, but this requires purchasing Viber Out Credits.

WhatsApp

WhatsApp is a messaging app that also allows users to make free voice and video calls to other WhatsApp users anywhere in the world. All you need is an internet connection. WhatsApp is free to download and use and doesn't include any ads.

In addition to these apps, there are other VoIP services available, such as Ooma, that offer low-cost international calling plans. Ooma's Basic Service and Premier Service, for example, offer calls to Bahrain at a rate of $0.124 per minute. Upgrading to one of their dialing plans can save you money if you make regular international calls, as you'll no longer need to worry about recharging calling cards or accumulating a high monthly bill.

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