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Burkina Faso Country Code +226
+226 is the international calling code for Burkina Faso. Most phone numbers there have 8 digits, written 70 12 34 56 inside Burkina Faso and +226 70 12 34 56 from abroad. Below: how to dial it, its area codes, networks and time zones.
Phone numbers in Burkina Faso at a glance
- Country calling code
- +226
- International dialing prefix
- 00 (or +)
- Trunk prefix (calls inside the country)
- None
- Number length
- 8 digits
- Example mobile, from abroad
- +226 70 12 34 56
- Same number, inside the country
- 70 12 34 56
- Time zone
- Greenwich Mean Time (Africa/Ouagadougou)
- Capital
- Ouagadougou
- Languages
- French and Peul
- Currency
- XOF
- ISO country code
- BF
How to call Burkina Faso
From another country
- Dial your country's exit code, or press + on a mobile.
- Dial the country code 226.
- Dial the number.
+226 70 12 34 56
From inside Burkina Faso
Dial the number as it is written. The country code is not needed.
70 12 34 56
To call out of Burkina Faso, start with 00 (or +).
Types of phone number in Burkina Faso
The numbering plan reserves ranges for landline and mobile numbers. Mobile numbers have 8 digits. What each line type means.
Area codes in Burkina Faso
All 24 area codes of Burkina Faso, with where each is and how to dial it.
| Dial inside | From abroad | Place |
|---|---|---|
| 204 | +226 204 | Kaya |
| 253 | +226 253 | Ouagadougou |
| 254 | +226 254 | Ouagadougou |
| 2052 | +226 2052 | Dédougou |
| 2053 | +226 2053 | Boromo/Djibasso/Nouna |
| 2090 | +226 2090 | Gaoua |
| 2091 | +226 2091 | Banfora |
| 2096 | +226 2096 | Orodara |
| 2097 | +226 2097 | Bobo-Dioulasso |
| 2098 | +226 2098 | Bobo-Dioulasso |
| 2099 | +226 2099 | Béréba/Fo/Houndé |
| 2445 | +226 2445 | Kaya |
| 2446 | +226 2446 | Falagountou/Dori |
| 2449 | +226 2449 | Falagountou/Dori |
| 2454 | +226 2454 | Yako |
| 2455 | +226 2455 | Ouahigouya |
| 2456 | +226 2456 | Djibo |
| 2470 | +226 2470 | Pouytenga/Koupéla |
| 2471 | +226 2471 | Tenkodogo |
| 2477 | +226 2477 | Fada/Diabo |
| 2479 | +226 2479 | Kantchari |
| 2540 | +226 2540 | Pô/Kombissiri/Koubri |
| 2541 | +226 2541 | Léo/Sapouy |
| 2544 | +226 2544 | Koudougou |
Networks with number ranges in Burkina Faso
These networks were first allocated number ranges in Burkina Faso, the ones with the most ranges first. Numbers can be moved between networks, so a number may no longer be with the network it started on.
- Orange
- Onatel
- Telecel Faso
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Phone numbers in Burkina Faso: frequently asked questions
What is the country code for Burkina Faso?
The country calling code for Burkina Faso is +226. Put it in front of the number when you call Burkina Faso from another country.
How do I call Burkina Faso from abroad?
Dial your country's international access code (or press + on a mobile phone), then 226, then the number. For example, 70 12 34 56 inside Burkina Faso is dialled as +226 70 12 34 56 from abroad.
How many digits does a phone number in Burkina Faso have?
Most phone numbers in Burkina Faso have 8 digits after the country code.
What is the international dialing prefix in Burkina Faso?
To call another country from Burkina Faso, dial 00, then the country code you are calling, then the number. On a mobile phone you can press + instead of 00.
What are the area codes in Burkina Faso?
Burkina Faso has 24 area codes, each pointing at a city or region. Examples: 204 for Kaya, 253 for Ouagadougou, 254 for Ouagadougou and 2052 for Dédougou.
Which mobile networks have phone numbers in Burkina Faso?
Number ranges in Burkina Faso were first allocated to networks including Orange, Onatel and Telecel Faso. People can move their number to another network, so the one a number started on may not be the one it uses today.
What time zone is Burkina Faso in?
Burkina Faso is on Greenwich Mean Time. A phone number carries no time information, so check the time there before you call.
Can I look up a phone number from Burkina Faso?
Yes. Enter any number with +226, or choose Burkina Faso as the country, in the free phone number lookup. It shows the line type (mobile, landline, VoIP, toll-free), the place and network it was issued to, its time zone and every format of the number.