Country calling code
+229 Benin country code
Benin’s international calling code is +229. To call a Benin number from another country, dial your exit code, then 229, then the local number.
- Calling code
- +229
- ISO 3166 code
- BJ · 204
- Exit code (calling out)
- 00
- Trunk prefix (domestic)
- None
- Number length
- 8–10 digits
- Time zones
- Porto-Novo
- Local time
- —
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How to call Benin
| Calling from | Dial |
|---|---|
| A mobile phone, anywhere | +229 01 95 12 34 56 |
| United States & Canada | 011 229 01 95 12 34 56 |
| UK, Europe & most countries | 00 229 01 95 12 34 56 |
| Australia | 0011 229 01 95 12 34 56 |
| Inside Benin | 01 95 12 34 56 |
Benin does not use a trunk prefix, so the number you dial at home is the same one you dial after +229.
Benin phone number format
A sample mobile number in Benin is written +229 01 95 12 34 56 internationally, 01 95 12 34 56 locally, and +2290195123456 in the E.164 format that apps and websites store. Numbers are 8–10 digits long after the country code.
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Calling abroad from Benin
To call another country from a Benin landline, start with the exit code 00, then the destination country code. On a mobile phone, holding 0 to type + works everywhere and replaces the exit code.
Missed call from +229?
If you don’t know anyone in Benin, be careful with short missed calls from international numbers. “One-ring” scams hope you call back a premium-rate line. Don’t return the call, don’t share codes sent by SMS, and block the number if it keeps calling. A genuine contact will usually leave a message or text.
Frequently asked questions
Which country uses the +229 code?
+229 is the international calling code of Benin (BJ). No other country uses it.
How do I call Benin from the United States?
Dial 011 (the US exit code), then 229, then the local number without any prefix. From a mobile phone you can simply type +229 01 95 12 34 56.
How many digits are in a Benin phone number?
National numbers in Benin are 8–10 digits long after the +229 country code. A typical mobile number looks like +229 01 95 12 34 56.
Can I find the location of a +229 number?
Not from the number alone. Enter the number in AI Family Locator and send a location request. Live GPS location appears only after the owner installs the app and approves sharing. A number lookup shows only numbering details, not a current location.