Country Code +229

Which Country Has Code +229?

Benin uses the international dialing code +229.

How to Call a +229 Number from the US

Numbers in Benin have 10 digits after +229. There is no leading 0 to drop: dial every digit as written.

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

Got a Call From +229?

A number starting with +229 is registered in Benin. If you know someone there, it may be them. If you don't, be careful before you call back.

Reading a +229 number

• •Mobile or landline? The number can't tell you: mobiles and landlines start with the same digits in Benin.
• •Landlines start with an area code, for example +229 01 XX XX XX XX for Ongala.
• •Local time: 7:02 PM in Porto-Novo 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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• How to block unknown international calls
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