Benin phone-number intelligence
Country code: +229 · ISO: BJ/BEN
Benin phone number format
International format (E.164): +229 XXX XXX XXX
Format illustration only — each X stands for a digit; this is not a real subscriber number.
Domestic numbers in Benin are often written with a leading trunk prefix (usually 0) — drop it when dialling internationally.
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How to call Benin
To call Benin from abroad, dial your international access prefix — 00 from most of Europe, 011 from the US and Canada, or simply + on any mobile phone — then the country code +229 and the subscriber number.
Example: +229 XXX XXX XXX or 00 229 XXX XXX XXX
Line type breakdown
| Line type | Share |
|---|---|
| mobile | 70.0% |
| voip | 15.0% |
| fixed_line | 15.0% |
Top mobile carriers
| Brand | MCC-MNC |
|---|---|
| — | |
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Frequently asked questions
What is the country code for Benin?
The country code for Benin is +229. Dial it after + or your international access prefix (00/011) when calling from abroad.
How do I call Benin from abroad?
Dial + or your international access prefix (00 in most of Europe, 011 from the US and Canada), then the country code +229 and the subscriber number — for example +229 XXX XXX XXX.
What is the phone number format in Benin?
Numbers in Benin are written in the international E.164 format starting with +229, for example +229 XXX XXX XXX (a format illustration, not a real number).
Country codes in the same region
- Mauritius (+230)
- Togo (+228)
- Liberia (+231)
- Niger (+227)
- Burkina Faso (+226)
- Sierra Leone (+232)
- Côte d’Ivoire (+225)
- Ghana (+233)