009 + 229
Dial 009 (exit code) + 229 (Benin code)
Dialing Format
To call a Benin phone number from Nigeria:
009 + 229 + [Area Code] + [Local Number]
Example: Calling Cotonou from Nigeria
009 229 20 [Local Number]
Where:
009 = Nigeria 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 009 - This is Nigeria'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 009 229 20 123 4567
- Mobile numbers in Benin may have different formats than landlines
Quick Facts
009
Nigeria Exit Code
+229
Benin Country Code
00
Benin Exit Code
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