How to Call Benin from United States
Calling Benin from United States: 011 229 [local number].
Benin Country Code: +229
Quick answer
To call Benin from United States, dial 011, then 229, then the local number without leading zeros. Example: 011 229 01 95 12 34 56.
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Dialing format
011 229 01 95 12 34 56
Exit code • Country code • Local number
Exit code
011
United States's international dialing prefix
Country code
+229
Benin's international calling code
Local number
01 95 12 34 56
Enter the local number without the country code
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+229 01 95 12 34 56
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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 United States
Dial the exit code for United States
Start by dialing 011 (or use + on mobile). This is the international dialing prefix for United States.
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: 011 229 [local number] - For example: 011 229 612 345 678
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Calling Benin from United States: 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
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Exit Code in United States
011 (dial 011 (or + from mobile))
Route Dialing Pattern
011 229 01 95 12 34 56
Best Calling Window (Origin Time)
20:00-23:59 and 00:00-05:00
City & Area Codes for Benin
| City / Region | Area Code |
|---|---|
| Alibori | 229-23 |
| Atlantique | 229-21 |
| Collines | 229-22 |
| Ouémé | 229-20 |
