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Bosnia and Herzegovina: Where your new chapter begins.
Welcome to our information page on important phone numbers in Bosnia and Herzegovina. Here you will find all the necessary contacts you might need in an emergency or for everyday matters. This overview is particularly helpful if you are new to the country or planning a visit. Keep these numbers handy to be well-prepared in any situation.
Phone numbers without the international dialing code +387 are only accessible through local/native SIM cards. It is advisable to obtain such a SIM card to communicate seamlessly within Bosnia and Herzegovina. Note that most official government websites are not available in German. Therefore, it may be useful to visit these websites through a browser that offers a translation feature to overcome language barriers.
In emergencies and everyday situations, these central phone numbers can be lifesaving. Save them in your phone to be prepared for any circumstance:
Here you can find the contact details of embassies and foreigners’ offices.
Bosnia and Herzegovina uses the international country code +387. The area codes vary depending on the region and canton. Here is an overview of the area codes by cantons and municipalities:
| Canton No. | Canton Name | Area Code | Municipalities/Towns |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Una-Sana Canton | +387 (0)37 | Bihać, Bosanska Krupa, Bosanski Petrovac, Bužim, Cazin, Ključ, Sanski Most, Velika Kladuša |
| 2 | Posavina Canton | +387 (0)31 | Odžak, Orašje |
| 3 | Tuzla Canton | +387 (0)35 | Banovići, Čelić, Doboj-Istok, Gračanica, Gradačac, Kalesija, Kladanj, Lukavac, Sapna, Srebrenik, Teočak, Tuzla, Živinice |
| 4 | Zenica-Doboj Canton | +387 (0)32 | Breza, Doboj-Jug, Kakanj, Maglaj, Olovo, Tešanj, Cerovac, Jelah, Usora, Vareš, Visoko, Zavidovići, Zenica, Žepče |
| 5 | Bosnian-Podrinje Canton Goražde | +387 (0)38 | Goražde |
| 6 | Central Bosnia Canton | +387 (0)30 | Bugojno, Busovača, Dobretići, Donji Vakuf, Fojnica, Gornji Vakuf, Jajce, Kiseljak, Kreševo, Novi Travnik, Travnik, Vitez |
| 7 | Herzegovina-Neretva Canton | +387 (0)36 | Čapljina, Čitluk, Jablanica, Konjic, Mostar, Neum, Prozor, Ravno, Stolac |
| 8 | West Herzegovina Canton | +387 (0)39 | Grude, Ljubuški, Posušje, Široki Brijeg |
| 9 | Sarajevo Canton | +387 (0)33 | Hadžići, Ilidža, Ilijaš, Sarajevo, Trnovo, Vogošća |
| 10 | Canton 10 | +387 (0)34 | Bosansko Grahovo, Drvar, Glamoč, Kupres, Livno, Tomislavgrad |
| Region | Area Code | Municipalities/Towns</ |
|---|---|---|
| Mrkonjić Grad | +387 (0)50 | Mrkonjić Grad, Ribnik, Šipovo |
| Banja Luka | +387 (0)51 | Banja Luka, Bos.Gradiška, Čelinac, Kotor Varoš, Laktaši, Prnjavor, Skender Vakuf, Srbac |
| Prijedor | +387 (0)52 | Bos.Dubica, Bos.Novi, Prijedor |
| Doboj | +387 (0)53 | Derventa, Doboj, Modriča, Teslić |
| Bosanski Šamac | +387 (0)54 | Bos.Šamac |
| Bijeljina | +387 (0)55 | Bijeljina, Lopare, Ugljevik |
| Zvornik | +387 (0)56 | Bratunac, Milići, Srebrenica, Vlasenica, Zvornik |
| Pale | +387 (0)57 | Han-Pijesak, Kalinovik, Pale, Sokolac |
| Foča | +387 (0)58 | Čajniče, Foča, Rogatica, Rudo, Višegrad |
| Trebinje | +387 (0)59 | Bileća, Gacko, Ljubinje, Nevesinje, Trebinje |
| District | Area Code |
|---|---|
| Distrikt Brčko | +387 (0)49 |
We hope that this list of important phone numbers helps you navigate Bosnia and Herzegovina safely and informed. Whether in an emergency or with questions about services – with this information, you are always well-advised. Remember to use a local SIM card during your stay in Bosnia and Herzegovina to have access to these services.
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