How to call Benin from the US and Canada
011 - 229 - phone number
011229 and +229 are used interchangeably to dial Benin phone numbers from a mobile (more on the plus sign).
Current time in Benin:
Calling Benin explained:
- 011 - international prefix; dial first when calling abroad from the US or Canada
- 229 - Country Code for Benin
- phone number - 10 digits
Area codes & number examples
| Phone type | Dialing format | Or using + |
|---|---|---|
| Cell phone | 011 229 01 4x xx xx xx | +229 01 4x xx xx xx |
| Cell phone | 011 229 01 5x xx xx xx | +229 01 5x xx xx xx |
| Cell phone | 011 229 01 6x xx xx xx | +229 01 6x xx xx xx |
| Cell phone | 011 229 01 9x xx xx xx | +229 01 9x xx xx xx |
| Landlines | Dialing format | Or using + |
|---|---|---|
| Abomey | 011 229 01 22 xx xx xx | +229 01 22 xx xx xx |
| Bohicon | 011 229 01 22 xx xx xx | +229 01 22 xx xx xx |
| Cotonou | 011 229 01 21 xx xx xx | +229 01 21 xx xx xx |
| Djougou | 011 229 01 23 xx xx xx | +229 01 23 xx xx xx |
| Kandi | 011 229 01 23 xx xx xx | +229 01 23 xx xx xx |
| Natitingou | 011 229 01 23 xx xx xx | +229 01 23 xx xx xx |
| Ouidah | 011 229 01 21 xx xx xx | +229 01 21 xx xx xx |
| Parakou | 011 229 01 23 xx xx xx | +229 01 23 xx xx xx |
| Porto Novo | 011 229 01 21 xx xx xx | +229 01 21 xx xx xx |
Phone books and visitor guides:
- Benin travel guide - from WikiVoyage