How to Call Benin - Calling Benin From Abroad
Given below is the procedure and dialing codes for making international calls to Benin mobile or land line. While calling to Benin from abroad, the dialing procedure is same whether you are calling from Land phone or cell phone.
The international dialing codes and dialing format to call Benin is :
- Landline: IDD + 229 (Country Code) + Area Code + Recipient's Number
- Cellular: IDD + 229 (Country Code) + 8 Digits Cellular Number
IDD or International Direct Dial code is the exit code and is different for different countries
For example, to call Benin (Ouémé) land line from United States, the number format is:
011 + 229 + 20 ??? ???
where 011 is the Exit code for United States, 229 is the ISD code for Benin,
20 is the area code for Ouémé and ??? ??? is the 6 digits TEL # of the recipient.
The International Subscriber Dialing Code (ISD Code) of Benin is 229. ISD code is also know as country calling code.
| Benin ISD Code / Country Code | 229 |
Calling Benin From Abroad
Use the example below to know the rule for dialing a number in Benin and make international calls to Benin.
To Make International Calls to Benin Dial
| Exit code + 229 + Area code + Telephone Number |
Exit code or access code of a country is the code which is necessary to make international calls from that country. Find the access code of the country from which you are dialing before calling Benin. Use the Search box given below to find the area code of various cities and places in Benin.
There are 4 area codes in Benin. Benin area codes usually have 2 digits. While calling Benin from abroad, you need to dial the ISD code followed by the area code and finally the phone number. Given below is a list of area codes for calling Benin's major cities/regions.
* Ignore the number within bracket while calling Benin from another country. The number within bracket is to be dialed along with area code only while calling within Benin
| Country | Area Code |
|---|---|
| Atlantique | 21 |
| Collines | 22 |
| Alibori | 23 |
Complete list of Benin Area codes
When to Call Benin - Time Difference between Benin & Other Countries
While calling Benin, having an idea about the local Benin time at the time of your call will ensure that you are not calling someone during untimely hours. Use the Time Converter given below to know what time it is in Benin. Enter the time in the country from where you are calling Benin and find the corresponding local time in Benin.
The Time Zone Converter
Given below is the current time in Benin. Enter Your Timezone and Change the time in the text box below to get corresponding time in Benin. You can use this Time converter to find an appropriate time to make international calls to Benin.