Our phone number lookup tool above instantly verifies whether a phone number belongs to Benin by analyzing its country code and number format. Benin phone numbers use the country code +229 and follow an 8 digits national format.
| Country: | |
|---|---|
| Country Calling Code: | +229 |
| National Number Format: | 8 digits |
| Example Number: | +229 97 12 34 56 |
| International Dialing Prefix: | 00 |
| National Trunk Prefix: | - |
| Time Zone (UTC/DST): | +1 |
| Regulator: | Autorité de Régulation des Communications Électroniques et de la Poste (ARCEP) |
These are the number types currently in use in Benin, with an example of how each is written in national and international format.
| Type | Example (National) | Example (International) | Digits |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mobile | 01 95 12 34 56 | +229 01 95 12 34 56 | 10 |
| Fixed Line | 01 20 21 12 34 | +229 01 20 21 12 34 | 10 |
| VoIP | 85 75 12 34 | +229 85 75 12 34 | 8 |
| Universal Access Number | 81 12 34 56 | +229 81 12 34 56 | 8 |
Emergency numbers in Benin: 112, 117, 118
Fixed-line phone numbers in Benin use the country code +229. Match the prefix below to identify the city or region a number is calling from.
| Area Code | City / Region | Dialing Format |
|---|---|---|
| 012021 | Ongala | +229 012021 |
| 012022 | Kandiévé | +229 012022 |
| 012024 | Sèmè | +229 012024 |
| 012025 | Pobè/Kétou | +229 012025 |
| 012026 | Sakété/Igolo | +229 012026 |
| 012027 | Adjohoun | +229 012027 |
| 012029 | Ouémé/Plateau departments | +229 012029 |
| 012130 | Cadjehoun | +229 012130 |
| 012131 | Ganhi | +229 012131 |
| 012132 | Jéricho | +229 012132 |
| 012133 | Akpakpa | +229 012133 |
| 012134 | Ouidah | +229 012134 |
| 012135 | Godomey | +229 012135 |
| 012136 | Abomey-Calaci | +229 012136 |
| 012137 | Allada | +229 012137 |
| 012138 | Kouhounou | +229 012138 |
| 012139 | Littoral/Atlantique departments | +229 012139 |
| 012241 | Lokossa | +229 012241 |
| 012243 | Come | +229 012243 |
| 012246 | Dogbo | +229 012246 |
| 012249 | Mono/Kouffo/Zou/Collines departments | +229 012249 |
| 012250 | Abomey | +229 012250 |
| 012251 | Bohicon | +229 012251 |
| 012252 | Covè | +229 012252 |
| 012253 | Dassa-Zoumé | +229 012253 |
| 012254 | Savalou | +229 012254 |
| 012255 | Savè | +229 012255 |
| 012259 | Mono/Kouffo/Zou/Collines departments | +229 012259 |
| 012361 | Parakou | +229 012361 |
| 012362 | Nikki/Ndali | +229 012362 |
| 012363 | Kandi/Gogounou/Ségbana | +229 012363 |
| 012365 | Banikoara | +229 012365 |
| 012367 | Malanville | +229 012367 |
| 012380 | Djougou | +229 012380 |
| 012382 | Natitingou | +229 012382 |
| 012383 | Tanguiéta | +229 012383 |
| 0124 | Tanguiéta | +229 0124 |