Country Code +229
Benin uses the international dialing code +229
+229
Which Country Has Code +229?
Benin uses the international dialing code
+229.
How to Call Benin from the US
| Method | Dial Sequence | Example |
|---|---|---|
| From a landline | 011 + 229 + local number |
011-229-XXX-XXXX |
| From a mobile phone | +229 + local number |
+229-XXX-XXXX |
| Using a calling card | Access # + 011 + 229 + local number |
1-800-XXX + 011-229-XXX-XXXX |
Important: When dialing from a US landline, always start with
011 (the US international access code).
From a mobile phone, you can use the + symbol instead by pressing and holding the 0 key.
Step-by-Step Instructions
- Dial 011 — the US exit code for international calls
- Dial 229 — the country code for Benin
- Dial the local area code (if applicable, drop any leading 0)
- Dial the local phone number
Frequently Asked Questions
Benin uses the international dialing code +229.
This code is assigned to Benin by the International Telecommunication Union (ITU).
To call Benin from the US, dial
011 + 229 + local phone number.
From a mobile phone, you can also use +229
followed by the local number. The 011 prefix is the US
international access code required when calling from a landline.
Benin Quick Info
| Country |
Benin |
|---|---|
| Dialing Code | +229 |
| ISO-2 Code | bj |
| ISO-3 Code | BEN |
| Capital | Porto-Novo |
| Continent | Africa |
| Population | 8,791,832 |
| Currency | CFA franc |
| Domain | bj |
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