073 area code — Bahia
073 is the local dialing code used in Bahia, Brazil. Numbers are written internationally as +55 73.
* Brazil spans more than one time zone; the clock shows its primary zone.
How to call Bahia
- From abroad
- +55 73 XXX XXXX
- Within Brazil
- 073 XXX XXXX
- Country calling code
- +55
About the 073 area code
A full number here takes the form +55 73 XXX XXXX — the 73 identifies Bahia within Brazil's numbering plan.
Area codes like 073 tie a phone number to a place — useful for knowing where a call or message originates, and for signing up to services that expect a local Brazil number. To actually receive an SMS on a Brazil number, a temporary or virtual line does the job without exposing your own SIM.
Frequently asked questions
What area code is Bahia?
Bahia uses the area code 073, written internationally as +55 73.
How do I call Bahia from another country?
Dial your international access code, then +55 73, then the local number — dropping the national leading 0.
What time is it in Bahia?
Bahia is in the America/Araguaina time zone; the live clock above shows the current local time.
Is 073 a mobile or a landline code?
073 is a geographic (landline) area code for Bahia. Mobile numbers in Brazil use their own separate prefixes.