International dialing code for
Benin
+229
Africa·ISO BJ
How to call Benin
From Europe
00 229 local-number
From US / Canada
011 229 local-number
From mobile (universal)
+229 local-number
Replace "local number" with the actual phone number, dropping any leading zero.
Dial code
+229
ISO-2
BJ
Region
Africa
Flag
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Other countries in Africa
FAQ — Benin
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).