How to call Benin
- From mobile
- +229 xx xx xx xx xx
- From landline
- exit code + 229 xx xx xx xx xx
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How to call Benin from another country
The exit code depends on the country you call from. Find yours, then dial the rest
How to dial Benin from abroad
How to make a call to Benin from another country: dial your exit code, the country code, and the number
- Fails
- +229 xx xx xx xx
- Works
- +229 01 xx xx xx xx
- 00Exit code
- 229Country code of Benin
- xx xx xx xx xxThe number
- From a mobile, type + instead of 00
- From the US or Canada, type 011 instead of 00
Paste or type a number here to see how to dial it from anywhere
Before you call Benin
Save contacts with 01
Update each old Benin contact once, and it works from any country.
- +exit
- 229Benin
- 01new prefix
- xx xx xx xxlocal number
Mobiles and landlines dial alike
Both start with 01, so every Benin number has 10 digits and follows the same steps.
- Type +229
- Dial 01
- Dial the last 8 digits
How Benin phone numbers work
- Landlines
- Starts with 01, the prefix every long number gained when the plan closed
- Mobiles
- Starts with 01 too. Benin's closed plan no longer marks a mobile number with its own first digit
Want to call Benin?
Type the number and call from your browser, with no app and no plan
When to call Benin
The time now in Benin, and the best hours to call. The time difference to Benin changes only when your own country changes its clocks.
- Daylight saving time
- None, the clocks never change
Holidays in Benin
Offices close on these days by law
- Nov1All Saints' DaySunday
- Dec25Christmas DayFriday
- Jan1New Year's DayFriday
- Jan7Vodoun FestivalThursday
- Jan8Vodoun FestivalFriday
- Mar9Eid al-Fitr (estimated)Tuesday
Why a call to Benin fails
The exit code is wrong for your country
00 works from Benin, Europe, and most of the world. From the US and Canada the exit code is 011.
The number is missing its new digits
Benin added 01 to the front of every number on 30 November 2024. An old 8-digit number will not connect until you add it.
Questions
How do I call Benin from another country?
Dial your exit code, then 229 and the number
Which exit code do I dial before 229?
From a landline, dial your exit code first: 00 in most countries, 011 in the US and Canada. From a mobile, + replaces it
How to call Benin mobile number?
From a mobile in any country, dial +229, then the number
Why does my call to Benin not go through?
The usual causes: the exit code is wrong for your country and the number is missing its new digits. Each one is explained above, with its fix
What time is it in Benin now?
Call between 8:00 and 22:00 in Benin. Most of Benin keeps the time of Porto-Novo. Benin has no daylight saving time
How much does it cost to call Benin?
It depends on where you call from. Many plans in the US and Canada include Benin. From a browser, Suparelay charges each started minute, at the price shown before you call
Is a free call to Benin mobile number possible?
An app calls for free only when both sides have it. A call to a landline, or to a phone without the app, costs money
How do I type +229 on a phone?
Hold the 0 key until + shows, then type 229 and the number. It works the same in every country
Can a WhatsApp call Benin landline numbers?
Free apps such as WhatsApp ring only people who have them. A landline in Benin needs a phone network: a plan, a calling service, or Suparelay from your browser
How do I make an international call to Benin?
Dial your exit code, then 229 and the number
How do I make an online call to Benin number over the internet?
Free apps such as WhatsApp ring only people who have them. A landline in Benin needs a phone network: a plan, a calling service, or Suparelay from your browser
What's the best way to call Benin?
It depends on where you call from. Many plans in the US and Canada include Benin. From a browser, Suparelay charges each started minute, at the price shown before you call
How do you call Benin from a landline?
From a landline, dial your exit code first: 00 in most countries, 011 in the US and Canada. From a mobile, + replaces it
How to call to Benin from a mobile?
From a mobile in any country, dial +229, then the number
How to call Benin number: what is the country code?
The country code of Benin is +229