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Benin Phone Number Format

Country code +229 — Complete guide to Benin phone number formats, mobile and landline structures, and area codes.

How Benin Phone Numbers Are Written

Phone numbers in Benin have 10 digits after the country code +229. There is no trunk prefix to remove: the number is written the same way at home (01 XX XX XX XX) and after the country code (+229 01 XX XX XX XX).

Country code+229
Digits after +22910 digits
Trunk prefix (domestic calls) None
Mobile numbers start with Same digits as landlines
Exit code (to call abroad from Benin)00
Dial from the US011 229 01 XX XX XX XX

Mobile vs. Landline Numbers

Mobile numbers

10 digits after +229.

01 XX XX XX XX at home
+229 01 XX XX XX XX international
Landline numbers

10 digits after +229. Landlines begin with an area code, for example Ongala:

01 XX XX XX XX at home
+229 01 XX XX XX XX international

In Benin, mobile and landline numbers start with the same digits, so you can’t reliably tell them apart from the number alone.

Benin Number Types

Type Starts with Written at home International From the US
Mobile — 01 XX XX XX XX +229 01 XX XX XX XX 011 229 01 XX XX XX XX
Landline 01 01 XX XX XX XX +229 01 XX XX XX XX 011 229 01 XX XX XX XX
VoIP — 85 XX XX XX +229 85 XX XX XX 011 229 85 XX XX XX
Company number (UAN) — 81 XX XX XX +229 81 XX XX XX 011 229 81 XX XX XX

X stands for any digit. Source: libphonenumber metadata (phonenumbers 9.0.40), Google's open numbering data.

Checking a number from Benin? The phone number checker tells you if it is valid, mobile or landline, and gives its international format.

Benin Area Codes

Major area codes in Benin:

Area Code City / Region
23 Alibori
21 Atlantique
22 Collines
20 Ou�m�

Dialing Tips

  • Keep every digit: Benin numbers have no trunk prefix, so dial them after +229 exactly as they are written locally.
  • Use the + notation: From a US mobile phone, use +229 instead of 011 229.
  • Verify the number length: Numbers in Benin have 10 digits after +229. If your call does not connect, check that no digit is missing or doubled.
  • Save contacts in international format: Always store phone numbers with the full +229 prefix so they work from any country.

Benin Phone Number FAQ

How many digits does a phone number in Benin have?

Phone numbers in Benin have 10 digits after the country code +229.

Can you tell a mobile number from a landline in Benin?

Not reliably. In Benin, mobile and landline numbers start with the same digits, so the number alone doesn't tell you which it is.

How do I write a phone number from Benin in international format?

Start with +229, then the national number. For example, a mobile number written 01 XX XX XX XX at home becomes +229 01 XX XX XX XX. From a US landline, dial 011 229 01 XX XX XX XX.

How do I call the US from Benin?

Dial the exit code 00, then 1 and the 10-digit US number: 00 1 XXX XXX XXXX. From a mobile phone you can use + instead of 00: +1 XXX XXX XXXX.

Benin Quick Info
Country Code +229
ISO Code BJ
Capital Porto-Novo
International Prefix 011 (from US)
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