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How to Call Burkina Faso from the United States
Country code +226 — Dial 011 226 70 XX XX XX from a US landline or +226 70 XX XX XX from a mobile phone.
What to Dial
- 1Dial 011 from a US landline, or + from a mobile (hold the 0 key).
- 2Dial 226, the country code of Burkina Faso.
- 3Dial the number: 8 digits, exactly as written: Burkina Faso has no leading 0 to drop.
| Calling a… | Written in Burkina Faso | From a US landline | From a cell phone |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mobile | 70 XX XX XX |
011 226 70 XX XX XX |
+226 70 XX XX XX |
| Landline (Kaya) | 20 XX XX XX |
011 226 20 XX XX XX |
+226 20 XX XX XX |
X stands for any digit. Mobile numbers start with 01–07, 44–46, 50–58, 6 or 7. More number types: Burkina Faso phone number format.
Mobile or Landline?
Burkina Faso had 117 mobile subscriptions and 0.3 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 Burkina Faso mobiles.
Source: World Bank (ITU).
Calling Tips for Burkina Faso
Best Time to Call
To reach someone between 9 AM and 8 PM in Ouagadougou, call between 5:00 AM–4:00 PM EDT (2:00 AM–1:00 PM PDT). Burkina Faso doesn’t change its clocks, so the gap moves by an hour when the US does.
Burkina Faso is on UTC+0, 4 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.