Benin Country Code: +229
The country code for Benin is +229
Country code +229 is for Benin
Quick Reference
Number Formats
+229 XX XX XX XXStarts with 4, 5, 6, 9
+229 XX XX XX XXStarts with 2
Major Cities & Area Codes
21Economic capital and largest city
Dial: +229 21 XXX XXXX
20Official capital
Dial: +229 20 XXX XXXX
23Largest city in northern Benin
Dial: +229 23 XXX XXXX
22Historical city
Dial: +229 22 XXX XXXX
22Major commercial center
Dial: +229 22 XXX XXXX
23Northwestern region
Dial: +229 23 XXX XXXX
23Northwestern Benin
Dial: +229 23 XXX XXXX
Quick Tips
- All phone numbers in Benin are 8 digits after the country code.
- No area codes needed for mobile numbers, dial all 8 digits.
- Landlines start with 2, mobile numbers start with 4, 5, 6, or 9.
Important Note
Benin uses a closed numbering system with all numbers being 8 digits. No additional digits or trunk codes needed when dialing.
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