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Benin Country Code +229
+229 is the international calling code for Benin. Most phone numbers there have 10 digits, written 01 95 12 34 56 inside Benin and +229 01 95 12 34 56 from abroad. Below: how to dial it, its area codes, networks and time zones.
Phone numbers in Benin at a glance
- Country calling code
- +229
- International dialing prefix
- 00 (or +)
- Trunk prefix (calls inside the country)
- None
- Number length
- 10 digits (most numbers)
- Example mobile, from abroad
- +229 01 95 12 34 56
- Same number, inside the country
- 01 95 12 34 56
- Time zone
- West Africa Standard Time (Africa/Porto-Novo)
- Capital
- Porto-Novo
- Languages
- French
- Currency
- XOF
- ISO country code
- BJ
How to call Benin
From another country
- Dial your country's exit code, or press + on a mobile.
- Dial the country code 229.
- Dial the number.
+229 01 95 12 34 56
From inside Benin
Dial the number as it is written. The country code is not needed.
01 95 12 34 56
To call out of Benin, start with 00 (or +).
Types of phone number in Benin
The numbering plan reserves ranges for landline, mobile, universal access number and voip numbers. Mobile numbers have 10 digits. What each line type means.
Area codes in Benin
All 37 area codes of Benin, with where each is and how to dial it.
| Dial inside | From abroad | Place |
|---|---|---|
| 0124 | +229 0124 | Tanguiéta |
| 012021 | +229 012021 | Ongala |
| 012022 | +229 012022 | Kandiévé |
| 012024 | +229 012024 | Sèmè |
| 012025 | +229 012025 | Pobè/Kétou |
| 012026 | +229 012026 | Sakété/Igolo |
| 012027 | +229 012027 | Adjohoun |
| 012029 | +229 012029 | Ouémé/Plateau departments |
| 012130 | +229 012130 | Cadjehoun |
| 012131 | +229 012131 | Ganhi |
| 012132 | +229 012132 | Jéricho |
| 012133 | +229 012133 | Akpakpa |
| 012134 | +229 012134 | Ouidah |
| 012135 | +229 012135 | Godomey |
| 012136 | +229 012136 | Abomey-Calaci |
| 012137 | +229 012137 | Allada |
| 012138 | +229 012138 | Kouhounou |
| 012139 | +229 012139 | Littoral/Atlantique departments |
| 012241 | +229 012241 | Lokossa |
| 012243 | +229 012243 | Come |
| 012246 | +229 012246 | Dogbo |
| 012249 | +229 012249 | Mono/Kouffo/Zou/Collines departments |
| 012250 | +229 012250 | Abomey |
| 012251 | +229 012251 | Bohicon |
| 012252 | +229 012252 | Covè |
| 012253 | +229 012253 | Dassa-Zoumé |
| 012254 | +229 012254 | Savalou |
| 012255 | +229 012255 | Savè |
| 012259 | +229 012259 | Mono/Kouffo/Zou/Collines departments |
| 012361 | +229 012361 | Parakou |
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| Dial inside | From abroad | Place |
|---|---|---|
| 012362 | +229 012362 | Nikki/Ndali |
| 012363 | +229 012363 | Kandi/Gogounou/Ségbana |
| 012365 | +229 012365 | Banikoara |
| 012367 | +229 012367 | Malanville |
| 012380 | +229 012380 | Djougou |
| 012382 | +229 012382 | Natitingou |
| 012383 | +229 012383 | Tanguiéta |
Networks with number ranges in Benin
These networks were first allocated number ranges in Benin, 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.
- Moov
- MTN
- Celtiis
Look up a phone number from Benin
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Phone numbers in Benin: frequently asked questions
What is the country code for Benin?
The country calling code for Benin is +229. Put it in front of the number when you call Benin from another country.
How do I call Benin from abroad?
Dial your country's international access code (or press + on a mobile phone), then 229, then the number. For example, 01 95 12 34 56 inside Benin is dialled as +229 01 95 12 34 56 from abroad.
How many digits does a phone number in Benin have?
Most phone numbers in Benin have 10 digits after the country code. Some special-service numbers (toll-free, premium-rate) are shorter or longer.
What is the international dialing prefix in Benin?
To call another country from Benin, 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 Benin?
Benin has 37 area codes, each pointing at a city or region. Examples: 0124 for Tanguiéta, 012021 for Ongala, 012022 for Kandiévé and 012024 for Sèmè.
Which mobile networks have phone numbers in Benin?
Number ranges in Benin were first allocated to networks including Moov, MTN and Celtiis. 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 Benin in?
Benin is on West Africa Standard Time. A phone number carries no time information, so check the time there before you call.
Can I look up a phone number from Benin?
Yes. Enter any number with +229, or choose Benin 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.