Benin country code
+229 is the country code of Benin. From the US, dial 011 229 01 95 12 34 56; from a mobile phone, dial +229 01 95 12 34 56.
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How to dial Benin
Dial the exit code of the country you are calling from, then 229 without the plus sign, then the local number. Exit codes from ten large calling countries:
The example is a mobile number in Benin, written locally as 01 95 12 34 56. There's no leading digit to leave out: dial the full local number after the country code.
Time in Benin and the best time to call
Benin is on UTC+1. Compared with New York its clock is +6 h, with London +1 h and with Dubai -3 h (today's offsets, daylight saving included).
Benin does not change its clocks for daylight saving, so the offset stays UTC+1 all year.
Business hours in Benin run 09:00–18:00 local time on working days. On other clocks that is:
The weekend in Benin is Saturday and Sunday.
How numbers in Benin are built
A number in Benin is the country code +229 followed by a national number of 10 digits. The trunk prefix, where there is one, is dropped after the code.
Written locally as 01 95 12 34 56, an example mobile number in Benin is dialed as +229 01 95 12 34 56 from abroad.
To call out of Benin, dial 00, then the other country's code and number. On a mobile phone you can type + instead of 00.
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A call or message from +229 you don't recognize
The country code shows which country's numbering plan a number is registered in. It doesn't show who is calling, and caller IDs can be spoofed, so a +229 number isn't proof that the person is in Benin.
- Don't call back an unfamiliar international number, especially after a single ring. A missed call that tempts you to return it is a known callback trap, and a call to a premium-rate number can cost far more than a normal one.
- Never share verification codes, passwords or card details with someone who contacts you unprompted, whichever country the number appears to be from.
- If calls or messages keep coming, block the number and report it through your mobile carrier.
- Most calls from Benin are ordinary calls from family, friends, colleagues and businesses. If you are expecting one, save the number once the person has confirmed it.
Frequently asked questions
What is the country code for Benin?
The country code for Benin is +229. From abroad, dial your exit code (00 from most countries, 011 from the US and Canada), then +229 without the plus sign, then the local number. Written locally as 01 95 12 34 56, an example mobile number in Benin is dialed as +229 01 95 12 34 56 from abroad.
What's the exit code to dial Benin from a mobile?
On a mobile phone you can skip exit codes altogether: type +229 and then the local number. From a landline, dial 011 from the US or Canada, 00 from the UK and most of Europe, or your own country's exit code first.
Do I need to drop the leading 0 when dialing Benin?
No. Numbers in Benin have no leading digit to drop: dial +229, then the full local number.
What time is it in Benin, and when is a good time to call?
Benin is on UTC+1. Business hours there (09:00–18:00) are 08:00–17:00 UTC, 03:00–12:00 in New York and 08:00–17:00 in London.
How many digits is a phone number in Benin?
A number in Benin has 10 digits after the country code +229, not counting a leading trunk digit.
How much does it cost to call Benin?
With QuikRing a call to Benin costs $0.92/min to a mobile and $0.94/min to a landline, charged per started minute. You call from your browser, so there is no SIM card, roaming plan or app to set up.
Who is calling me from +229?
The code shows which country's numbering plan a number belongs to, not who is calling, and caller IDs can be spoofed. Don't call back an unknown number, block it if it keeps calling, and report it through your mobile carrier.