Benin country code: +229
To call Benin from abroad, dial +229 and then the local number. Dial the local number exactly as written, including any leading 0.
How to dial Benin
- 1. Start with +229. On a mobile, hold 0 for +. On a landline, dial your exit code first (00 in most countries, 011 from the US and Canada).
- 2. Adjust the local number. Dial the local number exactly as written, including any leading 0.
- 3. Dial the rest. Or skip the formatting: pick Beninin Kitaphone's dialer and it adds +229 for you.
Dialing examples
- Mobile
- 01 95 12 34 56 → +229 01 95 12 34 56
- Landline
- Dial the area code and number exactly as written locally.
Benin at a glance
- Country code
- +229
- Main language
- French
- Time zone
- UTC+1 all year
- Kitaphone rate
- $0.89/min landline · $0.83/min mobile
Questions about calling Benin
- What is the country code for Benin?
- +229. From outside Benin, dial +229 and then the local number. Dial the local number exactly as written, including any leading 0.
- How do I dial a mobile number in Benin from abroad?
- Write it in international form: 01 95 12 34 56 becomes +229 01 95 12 34 56.
- Do I drop the leading 0 when calling Benin?
- No. Dial numbers in Benin exactly as written after +229, including any leading 0.
- What time zone is Benin in?
- UTC+1 all year. Check the local time before you call.
- What language is spoken in Benin?
- The main language is French.
- How much does it cost to call Benin?
- $0.89 per minute to landlines and $0.83 per minute to mobiles, billed in whole minutes from prepaid credit. No subscription and no connection fee.
- Does the person in Benin need an app?
- No. Kitaphone calls the ordinary phone network, so the call arrives on their normal mobile or landline. They need no app, no account and no internet connection.