Country Code +226

Burkina Faso uses the international dialing code +226

+226

Which Country Has Code +226?

Burkina Faso flag Burkina Faso uses the international dialing code +226.

How to Call a +226 Number from the US

Numbers in Burkina Faso have 8 digits after +226. There is no leading 0 to drop: dial every digit as written.

Number From a US landline From a mobile
Mobile
starts with 01–07, 44–46, 50–58, 6 or 7		 011 226 70 XX XX XX +226 70 XX XX XX
Landline
starts with 20 or 24–25		 011 226 20 XX XX XX +226 20 XX XX XX

X stands for any digit. Full list of number types: Burkina Faso phone number format.

Got a Call From +226?

A number starting with +226 is registered in Burkina Faso. If you know someone there, it may be them. If you don't, be careful before you call back.

Reading a +226 number

  • •Mobile if the digits after +226 start with 01–07, 44–46, 50–58, 6 or 7 (+226 70 XX XX XX).
  • •Landlines start with an area code, for example +226 20 XX XX XX for Kaya.
  • •Local time: 8:16 PM in Ouagadougou right now.
  • •Don't call back a number you don't recognize. One-ring scams hang up after a ring or two so you return the call, which can add a per-minute charge on top of an international rate.
  • •Caller ID can be faked. The code shown is not proof of where the caller really is.
  • •Real callers leave a message. If it matters, they'll text, email or leave a voicemail. Otherwise, block the number.

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Country Code +226 FAQ

Which country has country code 226?
+226 is the country code of Burkina Faso. Numbers have 8 digits after +226.
Is a +226 number a mobile or a landline?
In Burkina Faso, mobile numbers start with 01–07, 44–46, 50–58, 6 or 7 after +226, for example +226 70 XX XX XX. Landlines start with an area code, such as +226 20 XX XX XX for Kaya.
What time is it in Burkina Faso right now?
It is 8:16 PM on Friday in Ouagadougou (UTC+0), 4 hours ahead of New York. To reach someone between 9 AM and 8 PM there, call between 5:00 AM–4:00 PM EDT.
How do I call a +226 number from the US?
From a US landline, dial 011 226 70 XX XX XX. From a mobile, dial +226 70 XX XX XX.
I got a call from +226. Should I call back?
Not if you don't recognize the number. Calling back +226 is an international call. Caller ID can be faked, and a real caller will leave a message.

Burkina Faso Quick Info

Country Burkina Faso
Dialing Code +226
ISO-2 Code bf
ISO-3 Code BFA
Capital Ouagadougou
Continent Africa
Population 24,074,580
Currency CFA franc
Domain bf
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Time in Ouagadougou

8:16 PM

Friday · UTC+0 · 4 hours ahead of New York

To reach someone between 9 AM and 8 PM there, call between 5:00 AM–4:00 PM EDT (2:00 AM–1:00 PM PDT).