How do I call Benin from France?

To call Benin from France, dial the exit code 00, followed by the country code +229, then the phone number. For example, to call the number 01 95 12 34 56, you would dial: 00 229 01 95 12 34 56.

What is the country calling code for Benin when calling from France?

The country calling code for Benin is +229. To call Benin from France, dial +229 followed by the local phone number.

What timezone is Benin in?

Benin is in the UTC+01:00 timezone.

What currency is used in Benin?

The official currency of Benin is the West African CFA franc (Fr). This is the primary currency used for all transactions in the country.

What is the capital city of Benin?

The capital city of Benin is Porto-Novo. It serves as the political and administrative center of the country.

How do I make cheap calls to Benin when calling from France?

To make affordable calls to Benin from France, use CallTuv's browser-based calling service. Simply dial +229 followed by the local number. No app download required, and our rates are significantly cheaper than traditional phone carriers.

How much does it cost to call Benin when calling from France?

CallTuv offers competitive rates for calls to Benin from France. Rates vary depending on whether you're calling a mobile or landline number. Check our rates page for the most up-to-date pricing.

What is the best time to call Benin from France?

The capital-to-capital time gap is 11h destination ahead. A practical window in France is 22:00-23:59 and 00:00-07:00 local time, which maps to standard business hours in Benin.

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How to Call Benin from France

Calling Benin from France: 00 229 [local number].

Benin Country Code: +229

ISO: BJ

BEN

Quick answer

To call Benin from France, dial 00, then 229, then the local number without leading zeros. Example: 00 229 01 95 12 34 56.

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Dialing format

00 229 01 95 12 34 56

Exit code • Country code • Local number

Whether you’re calling family, friends, or business contacts, knowing how to call Benin correctly helps your conversation start smoothly. This guide covers the essential dialing steps, including country and area codes that are easy to miss. By the end, you’ll be ready to connect confidently with anyone in Benin - whether you’re calling Porto-Novo or anywhere else.

Step-by-Step Dialing Guide

Follow these simple steps to make a call to Benin from France

International Guide

Dial the exit code for France

Start by dialing 00 (or use + on mobile). This is the international dialing prefix for France.

Add Benin's country code

Dial the country code +229 for Benin.

Enter the local phone number

Dial the local phone number in Benin (typically 8-10 digits, without any leading zeros).

Complete dialing format

Full format: 00 229 [local number] - For example: 00 229 612 345 678

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International Dialing Format

0022901 95 12 34 56

Exit Code•Country Code•Phone Number

CallTuv Format

+22901 95 12 34 56

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Calling Benin from France: Calling Code, Local Time & More

Calling Code

+229

Capital of Benin

Porto-Novo

Region

Africa (Western Africa)

Currency of Benin

West African CFA franc (Fr)

Benin Time Zones

UTC+01:00

Current time

Your time

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Benin at a Glance

Benin, located in Western Africa, is a nation with a rich identity. Its capital city, Porto-Novo, serves as the administrative center for a population of approximately 13M.

The official currency is the West African CFA franc (Fr). When calling Benin, the country code is +229. The country observes the UTC+01:00 time zone(s), and the primary language(s) spoken include French.

Destination Calling Profile: Benin

Population

13M

Population Rank

#75 of 230

Language Footprint

French

Time Zone Footprint

UTC+01:00

City/Area Code Coverage

4 locations listed

Dial Code Status

Exclusive code in dataset

Benin currently has a 10-digit local number pattern in this guide, with country code +229.

Route Profile: France to Benin

Exit Code in France

00 (dial 00 (or + from mobile))

France Country Code

+33

Route Dialing Pattern

00 229 01 95 12 34 56

Capital Time Difference

11h destination ahead

Best Calling Window (Origin Time)

22:00-23:59 and 00:00-07:00

Currency Pair

Euro (€) -> West African CFA franc (Fr)

Primary languages: France (French) and Benin (French).

Shared language overlap: French. Primary timezones: France (UTC-10:00, UTC-09:30, UTC-09:00, UTC-08:00, UTC-04:00, UTC-03:00, UTC+01:00, UTC+02:00, UTC+03:00, UTC+04:00, UTC+05:00, UTC+10:00, UTC+11:00, UTC+12:00) and Benin (UTC+01:00).

Detailed route planning

Route planning details: France to Benin

Use this route profile to plan a real call from France to Benin, including the exit code, destination country code, time difference, and local context.

From

France

Benin

France exit code: 00Benin calling code: +229Time difference: 11h destination ahead

For dialing this route, callers in France usually start with 00 or the plus sign, then dial +229 before the local Benin number.

France's primary timezone in this dataset is UTC-10:00, while Benin's is UTC+01:00. A practical origin-time calling window is 22:00-23:59 or 00:00-07:00.

Dialing from France

France callers are represented by FR/FRA, with Paris as a capital reference point, Western Europe, 66M people, Euro (€), and primary language context of French.

Origin exit prefix: 00 or + from mobile. Origin country code: +33. Origin time zones: UTC-10:00, UTC-09:30, UTC-09:00, UTC-08:00 +10 more.

Benin dialing details

Benin is represented here by BJ/BEN, Porto-Novo, Western Africa, about 13M people, West African CFA franc (Fr), and primary language context of French.

Destination calling code: +229. Destination time zones: UTC+01:00. Rate check: check live price before dialing.

France to Benin call planning

This route combines France's outbound dialing rules with Benin's destination numbering and local schedule. The primary timezone relationship is 11h destination ahead, and the recommended origin-time window is 22:00-23:59 or 00:00-07:00.

Dialing sequence: 00 229 local number. Business-hour window: 22:00-23:59 or 00:00-07:00. Time relationship: 11h destination ahead.

Destination market: Benin is in Western Africa, with Porto-Novo as a main administrative center. Calls from France may reach family, companies, banks, hotels, clinics, or public offices across a market of about 13M. Primary language context: French. Local billing and everyday prices use West African CFA franc (Fr).

Route context: France is listed in Western Europe with a population of about 66M; Benin is listed in Western Africa with about 13M. The route has shared language overlap in French. Currency context also changes across the route: Euro (€) in France and West African CFA franc (Fr) in Benin.

From France, the conventional international prefix is 00; mobile callers can usually use +, then +229, then the Benin local number.Paris to Porto-Novo has a 11h destination ahead time relationship, so check the destination workday before placing business or support calls.France and Benin share French, which can make customer-support or family calls easier to coordinate.For Benin, check whether you are calling a landline or mobile number because those prices can differ; current context: check live price before dialing.

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City & Area Codes for Benin

4 Locations

City / Region	Area Code	Full Dialing Pattern
Alibori	229-23	+229-23 [local number]
Atlantique	229-21	+229-21 [local number]
Collines	229-22	+229-22 [local number]
Ouémé	229-20	+229-20 [local number]