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How to Call Benin from the United States

Country code +229 — Dial 011 229 01 XX XX XX XX from a US landline or +229 01 XX XX XX XX from a mobile phone.

+229
Benin Country Code

What to Dial

  1. 1Dial 011 from a US landline, or + from a mobile (hold the 0 key).
  2. 2Dial 229, the country code of Benin.
  3. 3Dial the number: 10 digits, exactly as written: Benin has no leading 0 to drop.
Calling a… Written in Benin From a US landline From a cell phone
Mobile 01 XX XX XX XX 011 229 01 XX XX XX XX +229 01 XX XX XX XX
Landline (Ongala) 01 XX XX XX XX 011 229 01 XX XX XX XX +229 01 XX XX XX XX

X stands for any digit. More number types: Benin phone number format.

Mobile or Landline?

Benin had 126 mobile subscriptions and 0.0 landlines per 100 people in 2024. Most people you call will be on a mobile, so ask for their mobile number and check what your plan charges for calls to Benin mobiles.

Source: World Bank (ITU).

Calling Tips for Benin

Best Time to Call

To reach someone between 9 AM and 8 PM in Porto-Novo, call between 4:00 AM–3:00 PM EDT (1:00 AM–12:00 PM PDT). Benin doesn’t change its clocks, so the gap moves by an hour when the US does.

Benin is on UTC+1, 5 hours ahead of US Eastern Time right now.

Cost Saving Tips

  • VoIP services such as Google Voice or Vonage usually charge less per minute than a carrier's standard international rate.
  • WiFi calling apps (WhatsApp, Viber, FaceTime) are free when both parties have the app.
  • Check your carrier's international plan — many offer add-on packages.

Time Difference

US Eastern (EDT)
--:--
UTC-4
+5h
Benin
--:--
UTC+1

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I call Benin from the US?
From a US landline, dial 011, then 229, then the number: 011 229 01 XX XX XX XX for a mobile. From a cell phone, dial +229 01 XX XX XX XX.
Do I need to drop a 0 when calling Benin?
No. Benin has no trunk prefix: dial every digit after +229 exactly as written, for example +229 01 XX XX XX XX.
How many digits is a phone number in Benin?
10 digits after the country code +229.
What time should I call Benin from the US?
Benin is 5 hours ahead of New York (UTC+1 in Porto-Novo). To reach someone between 9 AM and 8 PM there, call between 4:00 AM–3:00 PM EDT, or 1:00 AM–12:00 PM PDT on the West Coast. Benin doesn't change its clocks, so the difference shifts by an hour when the US switches to or from daylight saving time.
How do people in Benin call the US?
They dial the exit code 00, then 1 and the 10-digit US number: 00 1 XXX XXX XXXX, or +1 from a mobile.
How much does it cost to call Benin?
It depends on your plan: many US plans charge per minute for international calls. Internet calling apps are free when both people have the same app.
Benin Quick Info
Country Code +229
ISO Code BJ
Capital Porto-Novo
Time Zone UTC+1
Exit Code (US) 011
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