Calling Benin from South Africa: 00 229 [local number].
Quick answer
To call Benin from South Africa, 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.
Follow these simple steps to make a call to Benin from South Africa
Start by dialing 00 (or use + on mobile). This is the international dialing prefix for South Africa.
Dial the country code +229 for Benin.
Dial the local phone number in Benin (typically 8-10 digits, without any leading zeros).
Full format: 00 229 [local number] - For example: 00 229 612 345 678
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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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Benin is --
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.
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.
Exit Code in South Africa
00 (dial 00 (or + from mobile))
South Africa Country Code
+27
Route Dialing Pattern
00 229 01 95 12 34 56
Capital Time Difference
1h destination behind
Best Calling Window (Origin Time)
10:00-19:00
Currency Pair
South African rand (R) -> West African CFA franc (Fr)
Primary languages: South Africa (Afrikaans, English, Southern Ndebele, Northern Sotho, Southern Sotho, Swazi, Tswana, Tsonga, Venda, Xhosa, Zulu) and Benin (French).
Shared language overlap: No direct overlap in primary language list. Primary timezones: South Africa (UTC+02:00) and Benin (UTC+01:00).
Use this route profile to plan a real call from South Africa to Benin, including the exit code, destination country code, time difference, and local context.
From
South Africa
To
Benin
For dialing this route, callers in South Africa usually start with 00 or the plus sign, then dial +229 before the local Benin number.
South Africa's primary timezone in this dataset is UTC+02:00, while Benin's is UTC+01:00. A practical origin-time calling window is 10:00-19:00.
South Africa callers are represented by ZA/ZAF, with Pretoria as a capital reference point, Southern Africa, 63M people, South African rand (R), and primary language context of Afrikaans, English, Southern Ndebele, Northern Sotho, Southern Sotho +6 more.
Origin exit prefix: 00 or + from mobile. Origin country code: +27. Origin time zones: UTC+02:00.
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.
This route combines South Africa's outbound dialing rules with Benin's destination numbering and local schedule. The primary timezone relationship is 1h destination behind, and the recommended origin-time window is 10:00-19:00.
Dialing sequence: 00 229 local number. Business-hour window: 10:00-19:00. Time relationship: 1h destination behind.
Destination market: Benin is in Western Africa, with Porto-Novo as a main administrative center. Calls from South Africa 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: South Africa is listed in Southern Africa with a population of about 63M; Benin is listed in Western Africa with about 13M. The main listed languages differ: South Africa (Afrikaans, English, Southern Ndebele +8 more) and Benin (French). Currency context also changes across the route: South African rand (R) in South Africa and West African CFA franc (Fr) in Benin.
| 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] |
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