Country calling code
+226 Burkina Faso country code
Burkina Faso’s international calling code is +226. To call a Burkina Faso number from another country, dial your exit code, then 226, then the local number.
- Calling code
- +226
- ISO 3166 code
- BF · 854
- Exit code (calling out)
- 00
- Trunk prefix (domestic)
- None
- Number length
- 8 digits
- Time zones
- Ouagadougou
- Local time
- —
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How to call Burkina Faso
| Calling from | Dial |
|---|---|
| A mobile phone, anywhere | +226 70 12 34 56 |
| United States & Canada | 011 226 70 12 34 56 |
| UK, Europe & most countries | 00 226 70 12 34 56 |
| Australia | 0011 226 70 12 34 56 |
| Inside Burkina Faso | 70 12 34 56 |
Burkina Faso does not use a trunk prefix, so the number you dial at home is the same one you dial after +226.
Burkina Faso phone number format
A sample mobile number in Burkina Faso is written +226 70 12 34 56 internationally, 70 12 34 56 locally, and +22670123456 in the E.164 format that apps and websites store. Numbers are 8 digits long after the country code.
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Calling abroad from Burkina Faso
To call another country from a Burkina Faso 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 +226?
If you don’t know anyone in Burkina Faso, 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 +226 code?
+226 is the international calling code of Burkina Faso (BF). No other country uses it.
How do I call Burkina Faso from the United States?
Dial 011 (the US exit code), then 226, then the local number without any prefix. From a mobile phone you can simply type +226 70 12 34 56.
How many digits are in a Burkina Faso phone number?
National numbers in Burkina Faso are 8 digits long after the +226 country code. A typical mobile number looks like +226 70 12 34 56.
Can I find the location of a +226 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.