Dialling Code for Burkina Faso
How to call Burkina Faso from abroad
Facts last checked 9 October 2026.
The international dialling code for Burkina Faso is +226. To call Burkina Faso from the UK, dial 00 then 226, followed by the local number. From the US or Canada, dial 011 then 226. On a mobile phone you can simply dial +226 directly.
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Burkina Faso calling details
| Country code | +226 |
|---|---|
| Internet domain | .bf |
| Emergency number | 112 (works on most mobile networks worldwide) |
| Time zone | UTC — check the time before you call |
| Capital | Ouagadougou |
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Burkina Faso in context
- Burkina Faso covers 272,967 km², making it the 74th largest of the 196 countries on this site.
- Its population density of about 88 people per km² ranks 99th of 196 (1st = most crowded).
- It shares a land border with 6 countries: Benin, Ivory Coast, Ghana, Mali, Niger, Togo.
- Burkina Faso is landlocked, with no direct coastline.
- With 24,070,553 people, Burkina Faso holds about 5.5% of the population of Western Africa.
- That is roughly 1.6% of the Africa total counted on this site.
- Traffic drives on the right, and calendars start the week on Monday.
- Burkina Faso is a member state of the United Nations.
Calling Burkina Faso — FAQ
What is the international dialling code for Burkina Faso?
The dialling code for Burkina Faso is +226.
How do I call Burkina Faso from the UK?
To call Burkina Faso from the UK, dial 00 226 followed by the local number (drop any leading 0).
How do I call Burkina Faso from the US?
To call Burkina Faso from the US, dial 011 226 followed by the local number.
Do other countries share the +226 dialling code?
No — +226 is used exclusively by Burkina Faso.
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