Country calling codes · zone 2: Africa & a few Atlantic islands
Benin Country Code
+229
The country code for Benin is +229. To call Benin from abroad, dial your international exit code, then 229, then the local number without its leading zero.
+229
International calling code
.bj
Internet domain
BJ / BEN
ISO country codes
UTC+1
Time zone (Porto-Novo)
How to call Benin from abroad
From a mobile phone
+ 229 123 456 789
Works from any country: hold 0 for “+”.
From the US or Canada
011 229 123 456 789
011 is the North American exit code.
From the UK, EU and most countries
00 229 123 456 789
00 is the most common exit code.
From Australia
0011 229 123 456 789
Australia uses 0011 as its exit code.
Drop the leading 0 of the local number (the trunk prefix) when you dial from abroad. The example number 123 456 789 is illustrative.
Calling codes of neighbouring countries
Nigeria — +234
Togo — +228
Burkina Faso — +226
Niger — +227Frequently asked questions
What is the country code for Benin?
The international calling code for Benin is +229.
How do I call Benin from the United States?
Dial 011 229 followed by the local number (drop any leading 0). From a mobile phone you can simply dial +229 and the number.
How do I call Benin from the UK or Europe?
Dial 00 229 and the local number without its leading 0 — or +229 from a mobile.
What is the internet domain of Benin?
The country-code top-level domain is .bj.
What time is it in Benin?
Benin (Porto-Novo) is on UTC+1 — check the local time before you call.