How to Call Benin from United States

Complete guide for dialing Benin phone numbers from United States

011 + 229

Dial 011 (exit code) + 229 (Benin code)

Dialing Format

To call a Benin phone number from United States:

011 + 229 + [Area Code] + [Local Number]

Example: Calling Cotonou from United States

011 229 20 [Local Number]

Where:
011 = United States 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 011 - This is United States'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 011 229 20 123 4567
Mobile numbers in Benin may have different formats than landlines

Quick Facts

011

United States 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) United States Country Code How to Call Benin How to Call United States