Every number type in Benin with real format examples: how numbers are written domestically, how to dial them from abroad, and the E.164 form your systems should store.
Right now in Benin
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Country code
+229
Trunk prefix
none
Intl. call prefix
00
Mobile digits
10
Number formats by type
Examples from the official numbering plan metadata. The E.164 column is the normalized form for databases and APIs.
Type
Domestic (national)
From abroad
E.164
Digits
Landline
01 20 21 12 34
+229 01 20 21 12 34
+2290120211234
10
Mobile
01 95 12 34 56
+229 01 95 12 34 56
+2290195123456
10
VoIP
85 75 12 34
+229 85 75 12 34
+22985751234
8
How to call Benin
From abroad: dial +229 (or your country's exit code, e.g. 00 from Europe, 011 from North America), then the national number. Example: +229 01 95 12 34 56
Within Benin: dial the number as written domestically. Example: 01 95 12 34 56
Calling abroad from Benin: the international prefix is 00, or simply use + on mobiles.
Storing numbers in software: always store E.164 (+2290195123456): unambiguous, sortable, and what SMS and telephony APIs expect.
Exact dial sequence from your country
Pick where you are calling from and get the digit-for-digit sequence for a Benin number, with your country's exit code instead of the generic +.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the phone number format in Benin?
Numbers in Benin use country code +229. A mobile number looks like 01 95 12 34 56 domestically, or +229 01 95 12 34 56 in international format (E.164: +2290195123456). Mobile numbers have 10 national digits.
How do I call Benin from abroad?
Dial your country's international prefix (or +), then 229, then the national number. Example: +229 01 95 12 34 56.
What is the country calling code for Benin?
The country calling code for Benin is +229. To call abroad from Benin, the international prefix is 00 (or use +).
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