Country Code Reference

Benin Country Code: +229

The country code for Benin is +229

Country code +229 is for Benin

Quick Reference

Country Code
+229
ISO Code
BJ
Continent
Africa
ZippCall Rate
$0.37/min
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Number Formats

Mobile
+229 XX XX XX XX

Starts with 4, 5, 6, 9

Landline
+229 XX XX XX XX

Starts with 2

Major Cities & Area Codes

Cotonou
21

Economic capital and largest city

Dial: +229 21 XXX XXXX

Porto-Novo
20

Official capital

Dial: +229 20 XXX XXXX

Parakou
23

Largest city in northern Benin

Dial: +229 23 XXX XXXX

Abomey
22

Historical city

Dial: +229 22 XXX XXXX

Bohicon
22

Major commercial center

Dial: +229 22 XXX XXXX

Djougou
23

Northwestern region

Dial: +229 23 XXX XXXX

Natitingou
23

Northwestern 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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