Dialling Code for Benin
How to call Benin from abroad
Facts last checked 9 October 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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Benin calling details
| Country code | +229 |
|---|---|
| Internet domain | .bj |
| Emergency number | 112 (works on most mobile networks worldwide) |
| Time zone | UTC+01:00 — check the time before you call |
| Capital | Porto-Novo |
Dialling codes of neighbouring countries
| Burkina Faso | +226 |
|---|---|
| Niger | +227 |
| Nigeria | +234 |
| Togo | +228 |
Benin in context
- Benin covers 112,622 km², making it the 100th largest of the 196 countries on this site.
- Its population density of about 117 people per km² ranks 78th of 196 (1st = most crowded).
- It shares a land border with 4 countries: Burkina Faso, Niger, Nigeria, Togo.
- With 13,224,860 people, Benin holds about 3.0% of the population of Western Africa.
- That is roughly 0.9% of the Africa total counted on this site.
- Traffic drives on the right, and calendars start the week on Monday.
- Benin is a member state of the United Nations.
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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