Dialling Code for Benin

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International dialling code +229

How to call Benin from abroad

1Dial your exit code (00, 011 from US/Canada, or +)
2Dial +229 (Benin country code)
3Dial the local number (remove any leading 0)
Example: +229 2 1234 5678

Facts last checked 31 August 2026.

The international dialling code for Benin is +229. To call Benin from the UK, dial 00 then 229, followed by the local number. From the US or Canada, dial 011 then 229. On a mobile phone you can simply dial +229 directly.

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Calling Benin — FAQ

What is the international dialling code for Benin?

The dialling code for Benin is +229.

How do I call Benin from the UK?

To call Benin from the UK, dial 00 229 followed by the local number (drop any leading 0).

How do I call Benin from the US?

To call Benin from the US, dial 011 229 followed by the local number.

Do other countries share the +229 dialling code?

No — +229 is used exclusively by Benin.

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