How to call Benin from the US and Canada

011 - 229 - phone number

011229 and +229 often work interchangeably from cell phones (use also to text Benin numbers).

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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
  • example phone call when dialing to Benin: 011 229 01 ?? ?? ?? ??

Cell phone numbers:

  • geographic area codes not needed to reach Benin cell phones
  • dialing format valid for calls and text messages: 011 229 01 X? ?? ?? ??
  • X can be either 4, 5, 6 or 9

Area codes:

Landline numbers only!
Abomey 0122 Djougou 0123 Ouidah 0121
Bohicon 0122 Kandi 0123 Parakou 0123
Cotonou 0121 Natitingou 0123 Porto Novo 0121

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