Try: "Cotonou", "20", "90", or "Porto-Novo"
This is the international dialing code for Benin.
How to Call Benin from Abroad
- Dial your country's exit code (International Access Code)
- Dial 229 (Benin country code)
- Dial the 8-digit phone number directly (no area codes)
Example: Calling Cotonou from France
00 229 20 21 23 45
Where:
00 = France exit code
229 = Benin country code
20 21 23 45 = Local landline number
Quick Facts
Benin Number Prefixes by Type
Common Exit Codes by Country
When calling Benin from these countries, use these exit codes:
France
00
United Kingdom
00
United States
011
Nigeria
009
Togo
00
Canada
011
Notes on Benin Dialing
Benin uses an **8-digit closed numbering plan** with no geographic area codes. All numbers are dialed in full.
Landlines begin with 2 (e.g., 20 or 21 for Cotonou/Porto-Novo, 22 for Parakou).
Mobile numbers start with 4, 5, 6, 7, or 9, depending on the telecom provider.
When calling from abroad, dial: +229 [8-digit number] - do not add a leading zero.
Example mobile call: +229 90 12 34 56