How to call Benin
Country code +229
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Call any mobile or landline in Benin with the Evricall app. The app shows the price per minute before you call.
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Dial Benin
+229
Local time: UTC+1. Mobile numbers have 10 digits after the country code.
How to call Benin
Dial your country's exit code, then 229 (the country code for Benin), then the number. On a mobile you can type + instead of the exit code.
Example mobile number: 01 95 12 34 56. Source: libphonenumber-js 1.13.15 (Google libphonenumber metadata).
Phone numbers in Benin
- Country code: +229
- Mobile numbers: 10 digits after +229
- Calling out of Benin: dial 00 before the other country's code (for Eritrea, 00 291).
Benin country code: mobile and landline prefixes and number formats.
Time in Benin
Benin is on UTC+1. Early evening, after work and before late dinner, is usually the easiest time to reach family.
Source: countries-and-timezones 3.11.0 (IANA tz database).
Ways to call Benin today
WhatsApp, Viber, Signal and similar apps cost nothing per minute, but only when both phones have mobile data or Wi-Fi. To reach an ordinary mobile or landline in Benin you need a calling service that connects to the phone network there. Evricall does that: the call rings their normal phone.
Questions about calling Benin
What is the country code for Benin?
+229. Dial your exit code or +, then 229, then the local number.
How do I call Benin from the US or Canada?
Dial 011 229 01 95 12 34 56. 011 is the exit code from the US and Canada.
How do I call Benin from the UK or Europe?
Dial 00 229 01 95 12 34 56. On a mobile you can dial +229 01 95 12 34 56 instead.
How many digits does a Benin mobile number have?
10 digits after the country code +229, for example +229 01 95 12 34 56.
What time zone is Benin in?
UTC+1.
Can I call Benin with Evricall?
Yes. Install the Evricall app, add credit and dial any mobile or landline in Benin. The app shows the price per minute before you call.
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