Calling Burkina Faso: [exit code] 226 [local number].
Quick answer
To call Burkina Faso, dial your international exit code, then 226, then the local number without leading zeros. Example: 00 226 70 12 34 56.
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Dialing format
00 226 70 12 34 56
Exit code • Country code • Local number
Whether you’re calling family, friends, or business contacts, knowing how to call Burkina Faso 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 Burkina Faso - whether you’re calling Ouagadougou or anywhere else.
Follow these simple steps to make a call to Burkina Faso from anywhere in the world
Start with your country's international dialing prefix (often 00 or 011, or use + on mobile).
Dial the country code +226 for Burkina Faso.
Dial the local phone number in Burkina Faso (typically 8-10 digits, without any leading zeros).
Full format: [exit code] 226 [local number] - For example: 00 226 612 345 678
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Calling Code
+226
Capital of Burkina Faso
Ouagadougou
Region
Africa (Western Africa)
Currency of Burkina Faso
West African CFA franc (Fr)
Burkina Faso Time Zones
UTC
Current time
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Burkina Faso
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Burkina Faso is --
Burkina Faso, located in Western Africa, is a nation with a rich identity. Its capital city, Ouagadougou, serves as the administrative center for a population of approximately 24M.
The official currency is the West African CFA franc (Fr). When calling Burkina Faso, the country code is +226. The country observes the UTC time zone(s), and the primary language(s) spoken include French.
Population
24M
Population Rank
#55 of 230
Language Footprint
French
Time Zone Footprint
UTC
City/Area Code Coverage
18 locations listed
Dial Code Status
Exclusive code in dataset
Burkina Faso currently has a 8-digit local number pattern in this guide, with country code +226.
Use this route profile to plan a real international call to Burkina Faso, including dialing format, timing, and destination context.
From
Your location
To
Burkina Faso
For most international calls, start with your exit code or the plus sign, then dial +226 before the local Burkina Faso number.
Use Burkina Faso local business hours as the safest reference point before placing the call.
Burkina Faso is represented here by BF/BFA, Ouagadougou, Western Africa, about 24M people, West African CFA franc (Fr), and primary language context of French.
Destination calling code: +226. Destination time zones: UTC. Rate check: check live price before dialing.
This destination-first route depends on the caller's local exit code plus +226. For business calls, use Burkina Faso's local workday as the default timing reference.
Dialing sequence: exit code +226 local number. Business-hour window: Use destination business hours. Time relationship: N/A.
Destination market: Burkina Faso is in Western Africa, with Ouagadougou as a main administrative center. Calls may reach family, companies, banks, hotels, clinics, or public offices across a market of about 24M. Primary language context: French. Local billing and everyday prices use West African CFA franc (Fr).
Route context: This page is destination-first, so the most important planning variables are Burkina Faso's country code, local timezone, destination language context, and whether the number is mobile or landline.
| City / Region | Area Code | Full Dialing Pattern |
|---|---|---|
| Banfora | 226-88XXXX | +226-88XXXX [local number] |
| Dédougou | 226-52XXXX | +226-52XXXX [local number] |
| Diébougou | 226-86XXXX | +226-86XXXX [local number] |
| Dori | 226-66XXXX | +226-66XXXX [local number] |
| Fada | 226-77XXXX | +226-77XXXX [local number] |
| Gaoua | 226-87XXXX | +226-87XXXX [local number] |
| Kantchari | 226-79XXXX | +226-79XXXX [local number] |
| Kaya | 226-45XXXX | +226-45XXXX [local number] |
| Kaya | 226-49XXXX | +226-49XXXX [local number] |
| Koudougou | 226-44XXXX | +226-44XXXX [local number] |
| Koupéla | 226-70XXXX | +226-70XXXX [local number] |
| Orodara | 226-96XXXX | +226-96XXXX [local number] |
| Ouagadougou | 226-30XXXX ? 38XXXX | +226-30XXXX ? 38XXXX [local number] |
| Ouahigouya | 226-55XXXX | +226-55XXXX [local number] |
| Ouahigouya | 226-56XXXX | +226-56XXXX [local number] |
| Tenkodogo | 226-71XXXX | +226-71XXXX [local number] |
| Tougan | 226-53XXXX | +226-53XXXX [local number] |
| Tougan | 226-54XXXX | +226-54XXXX [local number] |
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