Verify Benin Phone Numbers - Country Code +229
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: |  Benin (BJ, BEN) |
|---|---|
| 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) |
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Calling from Benin to the United States
To call United States from Benin, follow this exact dialing sequence:
00 + 1 + Area Code + 7-digit phone number
- 00 - Benin's international access code
- 1 - United States country code
- Area Code - Specific U.S. area code
- 7-digit number - The local phone number
Example: To call (312) 555-0123 from Benin, dial: 00 1 312 555 0123
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Benin National Numbering Plan (Country Code +229)
Numbering Plan Overview
The national numbering plan uses ten-digit numbers in the format EZABPQMCDU. All numbers must be dialed with the leading zero when calling from abroad: +229 0ZXXXXXXXX.
Allocated Number Ranges
| National (Significant) Number | Usage | Operator |
|---|---|---|
| 0120XXXXXX | Long numbers for access to electronic communication services (fixed) | SBIN |
| 0121XXXXXX | Long numbers for access to electronic communication services (fixed) | SBIN |
| 0122XXXXXX | Long numbers for access to electronic communication services (fixed) | SBIN |
| 0123XXXXXX | Long numbers for access to electronic communication services (fixed) | SBIN |
| 0124XXXXXX | Long numbers for access to electronic communication services (fixed) | SBIN |
| 0125XXXXXX | Long numbers for access to electronic communication services (fixed and mobile) | — |
| 0126XXXXXX | Long numbers for access to electronic communication services (fixed and mobile) | — |
| 0127XXXXXX | Long numbers for access to electronic communication services (fixed and mobile) | — |
| 0128XXXXXX | Long numbers for access to electronic communication services (fixed and mobile) | — |
| 0129XXXXXX | Long numbers for access to electronic communication services (fixed and mobile) | — |
| 0140XXXXXX | Long numbers for access to electronic communication services (mobile) | SBIN |
| 0141XXXXXX | Long numbers for access to electronic communication services (mobile) | SBIN |
| 0142XXXXXX | Long numbers for access to electronic communication services (mobile) | MTN |
| 0143XXXXXX | Long numbers for access to electronic communication services (mobile) | SBIN |
| 0144XXXXXX | Long numbers for access to electronic communication services (mobile) | SBIN |
| 0145XXXXXX | Long numbers for access to electronic communication services (mobile) | MOOV |
| 0146XXXXXX | Long numbers for access to electronic communication services (mobile) | MTN |
| 0147XXXXXX | Long numbers for access to electronic communication services (mobile) | SBIN |
| 0148XXXXXX | Long numbers for access to electronic communication services (mobile) | — |
| 0149XXXXXX | Long numbers for access to electronic communication services (mobile) | — |
| 0150XXXXXX | Long numbers for access to electronic communication services (mobile) | MTN |
| 0151XXXXXX | Long numbers for access to electronic communication services (mobile) | MTN |
| 0152XXXXXX | Long numbers for access to electronic communication services (mobile) | MTN |
| 0153XXXXXX | Long numbers for access to electronic communication services (mobile) | MTN |
| 0154XXXXXX | Long numbers for access to electronic communication services (mobile) | MTN |
| 0155XXXXXX | Long numbers for access to electronic communication services (mobile) | MOOV |
| 0156XXXXXX | Long numbers for access to electronic communication services (mobile) | MTN |
| 0157XXXXXX | Long numbers for access to electronic communication services (mobile) | MTN |
| 0158XXXXXX | Long numbers for access to electronic communication services (mobile) | MOOV |
| 0159XXXXXX | Long numbers for access to electronic communication services (mobile) | MTN |
| 0160XXXXXX | Long numbers for access to electronic communication services (mobile) | MOOV |
| 0161XXXXXX | Long numbers for access to electronic communication services (mobile) | MTN |
| 0162XXXXXX | Long numbers for access to electronic communication services (mobile) | MTN |
| 0163XXXXXX | Long numbers for access to electronic communication services (mobile) | MOOV |
| 0164XXXXXX | Long numbers for access to electronic communication services (mobile) | MOOV |
| 0165XXXXXX | Long numbers for access to electronic communication services (mobile) | MOOV |
| 0166XXXXXX | Long numbers for access to electronic communication services (mobile) | MTN |
| 0167XXXXXX | Long numbers for access to electronic communication services (mobile) | MTN |
| 0168XXXXXX | Long numbers for access to electronic communication services (mobile) | MOOV |
| 0169XXXXXX | Long numbers for access to electronic communication services (mobile) | MTN |
| 0190XXXXXX | Long numbers for access to electronic communication services (mobile) | MTN |
| 0191XXXXXX | Long numbers for access to electronic communication services (mobile) | MTN |
| 0192XXXXXX | Long numbers for access to electronic communication services (mobile) | — |
| 0193XXXXXX | Long numbers for access to electronic communication services (mobile) | — |
| 0194XXXXXX | Long numbers for access to electronic communication services (mobile) | MOOV |
| 0195XXXXXX | Long numbers for access to electronic communication services (mobile) | MOOV |
| 0196XXXXXX | Long numbers for access to electronic communication services (mobile) | MTN |
| 0197XXXXXX | Long numbers for access to electronic communication services (mobile) | MTN |
| 0198XXXXXX | Long numbers for access to electronic communication services (mobile) | MOOV |
| 0199XXXXXX | Long numbers for access to electronic communication services (mobile) | MOOV |
New Resources
| National Destination Code or Leading Digits | N(S)N Length | Usage |
|---|---|---|
| 0100XXXXXX | 10 | Long numbers for access to electronic communication services (fixed and mobile) |
| 0101XXXXXX | 10 | Long numbers for access to electronic communication services (fixed and mobile) |
| 0102XXXXXX | 10 | Long numbers for access to electronic communication services (fixed and mobile) |
| 0103XXXXXX | 10 | Long numbers for access to electronic communication services (fixed and mobile) |
| 0104XXXXXX | 10 | Long numbers for access to electronic communication services (fixed and mobile) |
| 0105XXXXXX | 10 | Long numbers for access to electronic communication services (fixed and mobile) |
| 0106XXXXXX | 10 | Long numbers for access to electronic communication services (fixed and mobile) |
| 0107XXXXXX | 10 | Long numbers for access to electronic communication services (fixed and mobile) |
| 0108XXXXXX | 10 | Long numbers for access to electronic communication services (fixed and mobile) |
| 0109XXXXXX | 10 | Long numbers for access to electronic communication services (fixed and mobile) |
| 0110XXXXXX | 10 | Long numbers for access to electronic communication services (fixed and mobile) |
| 0111XXXXXX | 10 | Long numbers for access to electronic communication services (fixed and mobile) |
| 0112XXXXXX | 10 | Long numbers for access to electronic communication services (fixed and mobile) |
| 0113XXXXXX | 10 | Long numbers for access to electronic communication services (fixed and mobile) |
| 0114XXXXXX | 10 | Long numbers for access to electronic communication services (fixed and mobile) |
| 0115XXXXXX | 10 | Long numbers for access to electronic communication services (fixed and mobile) |
| 0116XXXXXX | 10 | Long numbers for access to electronic communication services (fixed and mobile) |
| 0117XXXXXX | 10 | Long numbers for access to electronic communication services (fixed and mobile) |
| 0118XXXXXX | 10 | Long numbers for access to electronic communication services (fixed and mobile) |
| 0119XXXXXX | 10 | Long numbers for access to electronic communication services (fixed and mobile) |
| 0130XXXXXX | 10 | Long numbers for access to electronic communication services (fixed and mobile) |
| 0131XXXXXX | 10 | Long numbers for access to electronic communication services (fixed and mobile) |
| 0132XXXXXX | 10 | Long numbers for access to electronic communication services (fixed and mobile) |
| 0133XXXXXX | 10 | Long numbers for access to electronic communication services (fixed and mobile) |
| 0134XXXXXX | 10 | Long numbers for access to electronic communication services (fixed and mobile) |
| 0135XXXXXX | 10 | Long numbers for access to electronic communication services (fixed and mobile) |
| 0136XXXXXX | 10 | Long numbers for access to electronic communication services (fixed and mobile) |
| 0137XXXXXX | 10 | Long numbers for access to electronic communication services (fixed and mobile) |
| 0138XXXXXX | 10 | Long numbers for access to electronic communication services (fixed and mobile) |
| 0139XXXXXX | 10 | Long numbers for access to electronic communication services (fixed and mobile) |
| 0170XXXXXX | 10 | Long numbers for access to electronic communication services (fixed and mobile) |
| 0171XXXXXX | 10 | Long numbers for access to electronic communication services (fixed and mobile) |
| 0172XXXXXX | 10 | Long numbers for access to electronic communication services (fixed and mobile) |
| 0173XXXXXX | 10 | Long numbers for access to electronic communication services (fixed and mobile) |
| 0174XXXXXX | 10 | Long numbers for access to electronic communication services (fixed and mobile) |
| 0175XXXXXX | 10 | Long numbers for access to electronic communication services (fixed and mobile) |
| 0176XXXXXX | 10 | Long numbers for access to electronic communication services (fixed and mobile) |
| 0177XXXXXX | 10 | Long numbers for access to electronic communication services (fixed and mobile) |
| 0178XXXXXX | 10 | Long numbers for access to electronic communication services (fixed and mobile) |
| 0179XXXXXX | 10 | Long numbers for access to electronic communication services (fixed and mobile) |
| 0180XXXXXX | 10 | Long numbers for access to electronic communication services (fixed and mobile) |
| 0181XXXXXX | 10 | Long numbers for access to electronic communication services (fixed and mobile) |
| 0182XXXXXX | 10 | Long numbers for access to electronic communication services (fixed and mobile) |
| 0183XXXXXX | 10 | Long numbers for access to electronic communication services (fixed and mobile) |
| 0184XXXXXX | 10 | Long numbers for access to electronic communication services (fixed and mobile) |
| 0185XXXXXX | 10 | Long numbers for access to electronic communication services (fixed and mobile) |
| 0186XXXXXX | 10 | Long numbers for access to electronic communication services (fixed and mobile) |
| 0187XXXXXX | 10 | Long numbers for access to electronic communication services (fixed and mobile) |
| 0188XXXXXX | 10 | Long numbers for access to electronic communication services (fixed and mobile) |
| 0189XXXXXX | 10 | Long numbers for access to electronic communication services (fixed and mobile) |
| 02XXXXXXXX | 10 | Long numbers for access to electronic communication services (fixed and mobile) |
| 03XXXXXXXX | 10 | Long numbers for access to electronic communication services (fixed and mobile) |
| 04XXXXXXXX | 10 | Long numbers for access to electronic communication services (fixed and mobile) |
| 05XXXXXXXX | 10 | Long numbers for access to electronic communication services (fixed and mobile) |
| 06XXXXXXXX | 10 | Long numbers for access to electronic communication services (fixed and mobile) |
| 07XXXXXXXX | 10 | Long numbers for access to electronic communication services (fixed and mobile) |
| 08XXXXXXXX | 10 | Long numbers for access to electronic communication services (fixed and mobile) |
| 09XXXXXXXX | 10 | Long numbers for access to electronic communication services (fixed and mobile) |
| 2XXXXXXXXX | 10 | Long numbers for access to electronic communication services (fixed and mobile) |
| 4XXXXXXXXX | 10 | Long numbers for access to electronic communication services (fixed and mobile) |
| 5XXXXXXXXX | 10 | Long numbers for access to electronic communication services (fixed and mobile) |
| 6XXXXXXXXX | 10 | Long numbers for access to electronic communication services (fixed and mobile) |
| 8XXXXXXXXX | 10 | Long numbers for access to electronic communication services (fixed and mobile) |
| 9XXXXXXXXX | 10 | Long numbers for access to electronic communication services (fixed and mobile) |
Important Numbers (Emergency Services and Other Services of Social Value)
| Important Number | Service |
|---|---|
| 105 | Ministry of Digitalization |
| 112 | Emergency Medical Services of Benin |
| 114 | Emergency Service (Institut National de la Femme) |
| 115 | Office of the President of the Republic |
| 116 | Republican Police |
| 117 | Republican Police |
| 118 | Fire Service |
| 131 | ARCEP BENIN |
| 132 | United Nations Office at Benin |
| 136 | Emergency Service (Ministry of Health) |
| 137 | National Agency for the Promotion of Heritage and Development of Tourism |
| 138 | Emergency Service (Ministry of Social Affairs and Microfinance) |
| 150 | Personal-Data Protection Authority |
| 155 | Office of the President of the Republic |
| 160 | Emergency Service (Juvenile Squad) |
| 166 | Emergency Service (Ministry of the Interior and Public Security) |
| 189 | World Food Programme (WFP) |
Number Portability Implementation
| Number Type | Portability Status | Type of Implementation | Database Approach | Limitations |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Geographic Numbers | Not applicable | — | — | — |
| Non-geographic Numbers (excluding mobile) | Not applicable | — | — | — |
| Mobile Numbers | Functional | ACQ (All Call Query) | Centralized database approach | None |
Specifications:
Portability Guidelines (2016)
Portability Implementation Decree (2018)
Central Reference Database (CRDB) Manager: PORTING BENIN SARL
Telephone: +229 60 30 53 53 / +229 69 79 23 23
Email: [email protected]
Number Portability Routing Codes
| Routing Code | Service |
|---|---|
| 3W (where W = 0–9) | Number portability routing code |
Numbers for Access to Value-Added Services
| Number Pattern | Service |
|---|---|
| 7XYZ (where X, Y, Z = 0–9) | Value-added services |
Contact Information
Autorité de Régulation des Communications Électroniques et de la Poste (ARCEP-BENIN)
01 BP 2034,
Cotonou,
Benin