Benin
The international dialing code for Benin is +229 (ISO BJ). Dial 00229 from Europe, 011229 from the US/Canada, or +229 from any mobile.
How to call Benin
Replace "local number" with the actual phone number, dropping any leading zero.
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FAQ — Benin
Which country has the code +229?
+229 is the dialing code for Benin (ISO BJ). It is written 00229… when dialed from Europe, 011229… from the US/Canada, or "+229…" from a mobile.
What is the country code for Benin?
The international dialing code for Benin is +229. The ISO-3166 alpha-2 code is BJ.
How do I call Benin from the US or Canada?
Dial 011 229 followed by the local number in Benin, dropping any leading zero. From a mobile, "+229…" also works.
How do I call Benin from Europe?
Dial 00 229 followed by the local number in Benin, dropping any leading zero. From a mobile, "+229…" also works.
What does the "+" mean before the code?
"+" is a universal placeholder for the international direct dialing (IDD) prefix on mobile phones. "+229…" works from any country because the phone replaces "+" with the local IDD prefix automatically (00 in Europe, 011 in the US).