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Burkina Faso Phone Number Format
Country code +226 — Complete guide to Burkina Faso phone number formats, mobile and landline structures, and area codes.
How Burkina Faso Phone Numbers Are Written
Phone numbers in Burkina Faso have 8 digits after the country code +226.
There is no trunk prefix to remove: the number is written the same way at home
(70 XX XX XX)
and after the country code (+226 70 XX XX XX).
| Country code | +226 |
|---|---|
| Digits after +226 | 8 digits |
| Trunk prefix (domestic calls) | None |
| Mobile numbers start with | 01–07, 44–46, 50–58, 6 or 7 |
| Exit code (to call abroad from Burkina Faso) | 00 |
| Dial from the US | 011 226 70 XX XX XX |
Mobile vs. Landline Numbers
8 digits after +226, starting with 01–07, 44–46, 50–58, 6 or 7.
70 XX XX XX at home+226 70 XX XX XX international8 digits after +226. Landlines begin with an area code, for example Kaya:
20 XX XX XX at home+226 20 XX XX XX internationalBurkina Faso Number Types
| Type | Starts with | Written at home | International | From the US |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mobile | 01–07, 44–46, 50–58, 6 or 7 | 70 XX XX XX |
+226 70 XX XX XX |
011 226 70 XX XX XX |
| Landline | 20 or 24–25 | 20 XX XX XX |
+226 20 XX XX XX |
011 226 20 XX XX XX |
X stands for any digit. Source: libphonenumber metadata (phonenumbers 9.0.40), Google's open numbering data.
Checking a number from Burkina Faso? The phone number checker tells you if it is valid, mobile or landline, and gives its international format.
Dialing Tips
- Keep every digit: Burkina Faso numbers have no trunk prefix, so dial them after +226 exactly as they are written locally.
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Use the + notation: From a US mobile phone, use
+226instead of011 226. - Verify the number length: Numbers in Burkina Faso have 8 digits after +226. If your call does not connect, check that no digit is missing or doubled.
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Save contacts in international format: Always store phone numbers with the full
+226prefix so they work from any country.
Burkina Faso Phone Number FAQ
How many digits does a phone number in Burkina Faso have?
Phone numbers in Burkina Faso have 8 digits after the country code +226.
What do mobile numbers in Burkina Faso start with?
Mobile numbers in Burkina Faso start with 01–07, 44–46, 50–58, 6 or 7, for example 70 XX XX XX.
How do I write a phone number from Burkina Faso in international format?
Start with +226, then the national number. For example, a mobile number written 70 XX XX XX at home becomes +226 70 XX XX XX. From a US landline, dial 011 226 70 XX XX XX.
How do I call the US from Burkina Faso?
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.