Country Calling Code for Benin: +229
The country calling code for Benin is +229. Dial it after your international exit code when calling Benin from abroad.
Quick facts: Benin
| Country calling code | +229 |
|---|---|
| ISO code (alpha-2) | BJ |
| ISO code (alpha-3) | BEN |
| ISO numeric code | 204 |
| Capital | Porto-Novo |
| Region | Africa — Western Africa |
| Currency | West African CFA franc (XOF) |
| Languages | French |
| Internet domain | .bj |
| Area | 112,622 km² |
| Coordinates | 9.5, 2.25 |
How to call Benin from abroad
Dial your country's international exit code (for example 011 from the USA and Canada, or 00 from most of Europe), then the country calling code +229, then the local number. In most countries, drop the leading trunk 0 from the local number when dialling internationally.
Frequently asked questions
What is the country calling code for Benin?
The country calling code for Benin is +229.
How do I call Benin from another country?
Dial your international exit code, then +229, then the local number (dropping any leading trunk 0 in most countries).
What is the capital of Benin?
The capital of Benin is Porto-Novo.
What is the ISO country code for Benin?
Benin is BJ (alpha-2) / BEN (alpha-3).