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Benin Country Code

The international dialing code for Benin is +229. Find all the information you need to make international calls to Benin.

Dialing Code
+229
ISO 2
BJ
ISO 3
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How to Call Benin

Step 1: Dial your international access code

From most countries, dial 00 or + (on mobile). From the US/Canada, dial 011.

Step 2: Dial the country code for Benin

229

Step 3: Dial the local number

Example: 229 XXX XXXX

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About Benin

Population
13 million
Timezone
WAT (UTC+1)
Language
French
Currency
West African CFA Franc (CFA)

Popular Cities

Porto-Novo
Cotonou
Parakou
Abomey

ISO Codes

ISO 3166-1 Alpha-2
BJ
ISO 3166-1 Alpha-3
Dialing Code
+229

Benin Calling — FAQ

What is the country code for Benin?

The international dialing code for Benin is +229. When calling from abroad, dial your international access code (011 from the US/Canada, 00 from Europe), then 229, followed by the local number.

How do I call Benin from abroad?

To call Benin, dial your country's international access code, then +229 (the country code for Benin), followed by the local number. For example: 229 XXX XXXX. With PhoneTheWorld, just enter the full number including +229 and click call.

What is the ISO code for Benin?

The ISO 3166-1 alpha-2 code for Benin is BJ. These codes are used internationally for identification purposes.

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