How to Call Benin from France

Complete guide for dialing Benin phone numbers from France

00 + 229

Dial 00 (exit code) + 229 (Benin code)

Dialing Format

To call a Benin phone number from France:

00 + 229 + [Area Code] + [Local Number]

Example: Calling Cotonou from France

00 229 20 [Local Number]

Where:
00 = France international exit code
229 = Benin country code
20 = Cotonou area code (without leading 0)
[Local Number] = Local phone number in Benin

Step-by-Step Instructions

Dial 00 - This is France's international exit code
Dial 229 - This is Benin's country code
Dial the area code (without the leading 0)
Dial the local phone number

Important Notes

Remove the leading 0 from Benin area codes when dialing internationally
For example, if the local number is 020 123 4567, dial 00 229 20 123 4567
Mobile numbers in Benin may have different formats than landlines

Quick Facts

00

France Exit Code

+229

Benin Country Code

00

Benin Exit Code

Major Benin Area Codes

Cotonou

20, 21

Porto-Novo

20

Parakou

22

Bohicon

22

Natitingou

23

Kandi

24

Mobile (Moov Africa)

90, 91, 92, 93

Mobile (Orange Benin)

40, 41, 50, 51, 61

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Related Resources

Benin Country Code (+229) France Country Code How to Call Benin How to Call France