How do I call a mobile in Benin?

Use the same +229 country code, then the mobile prefix and subscriber number — drop any leading 0. Softtop handles the formatting automatically.

How do I call Benin from the United States?

To call Benin from the US, dial 011 + 229 (Benin country code) + the local number. Softtop VoIP delivers carrier-grade quality at competitive rates.

Does Softtop deliver caller ID to Benin?

Yes — Softtop routes calls to Benin over Tier-1 interconnects with full CLI (caller line identification) delivery and STIR/SHAKEN attestation.

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Middle East & Africa · Dialing code

Benin country code, +229 explained.

Q: What is the country code for Benin?

The international dialing code for Benin is +229. Dial your exit code first (011 from the US), then +229, then the local number.

Everything you need to call Benin with Softtop — full dialing format, step-by-step guide, and Tier-1 CLI routes that land every call.

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Best time to call Benin

12 PM – 5 PM your time

That is 8 AM – 1 PM in Benin — a 5-hour business-hours overlap.

India —Benin —-4h difference

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Benin

BJ / Middle East & Africa

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ISO Alpha-2BJ

CapitalPorto-Novo

RegionMiddle East & Africa

TimezonePorto-Novo

Porto-Novo

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Dialing Guide

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Full Dial Format

Exit Code+

Country Code+229

Area CodeXXX

Local NumberXXXX

Dialing format

How Benin numbers break down

A complete number to Benin follows this pattern. Softtop adds the exit and country codes automatically when you dial from the app.

Exit code00

Dial to leave your country (00 (international standard)).

Country code+229

Routes the call directly into Benin.

Area / mobileXXX

Regional or mobile prefix — drop the leading 0.

Local numberXXXX

The subscriber's 8-digit local number.

Complete number format

00 · +229 · XXX · XXXX

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Benin on the map

Porto-Novo · Middle East & Africa

Live

+229BJ

Africa/Porto-Novo

Route

Tier-1 Direct

CLI

Verified

ASR

60%+ min

Step by step

How to call Benin

Click any step — watch the full dial string build piece by piece.

Dialing:

Exit

+229

Country

XXX

Area

XXXX

Local

Step 1 / 4

Dial exit code

On mobile hold 0 for + to skip the exit code entirely

+229

Add country code

Always prefix with +229 — Softtop auto-fills this for you

XXX

Area / mobile prefix

Drop the leading 0 from the area code — it's not dialled internationally

XXXX

Local number

The subscriber number — that's the full international string

Full number format

00 · +229 · XXX · XXXX

Softtop automatically adds the exit and country codes — just enter the local number.

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Calling tips & local context

Mobile vs landline

Mobile prefixes differ from landline area codes — Softtop auto-detects and routes both correctly.

Auto-routed

Time difference

Check local hours before calling — the connection card shows the current time in Porto-Novo, updated live.

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Cost & quality

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Benin

+229

Middle East & Africa · BJ

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Benin included

Call delivery rate

STIR/SHAKEN

Carrier interconnects

Tier-1 direct

0%+

Guaranteed ASR

Real-time routing

Country statistics

Benin at a glance

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Benin

BJ · Middle East & Africa

Dial code

+229

Capital

Porto-Novo

Area

112,622 km²

Penetration

39%

Population

13M

People across Benin, connected through Softtop's Tier-1 CLI routes.

Softtop routes Benin

GDP

$17B

Mobile lines

13M

Internet users

Fixed-line subscribers

0.05M

Landline connections in Benin

Connectivity overview

Mobile penetration39%

Internet users5M

Mobile lines13M

Fixed-line0.05M

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FAQ

Questions about calling Benin

Everything you need to know about dialing Benin and how Softtop routes calls there.

What is the country code for Benin?

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Benin's country code is +229. To call Benin from the US or Canada, dial 011 + 229, then the local number (dropping any trunk prefix such as a leading 0). Benin uses the +229 XX XX XXXX number format.

How do I call Porto-Novo from the United States?

Dial 011 (US exit code) + 229 (Benin country code) + the Porto-Novo local number, dropping any leading 0. Softtop routes calls to Benin over Tier-1 carrier interconnects with full CLI (caller ID) delivery.

How do I call a mobile phone in Benin?

Mobile calls to Benin use the same +229 country code. Dial your exit code + 229 + the mobile number, dropping any leading trunk prefix. Benin has approximately 13M mobile subscriptions.

Does caller ID (CLI) work on calls to Benin?

Yes — Softtop delivers full CLI (Calling Line Identification) on calls to Benin via direct Tier-1 carrier connections. STIR/SHAKEN attestation is applied on US-originating calls, ensuring your caller ID reaches the called party authenticated.

What time zone does Benin use?

Porto-Novo and most of Benin operate on Africa/Porto-Novo. When scheduling calls to Benin contacts, Softtop's scheduling tools help you reach them during business hours — generally 9 AM–6 PM local time (Africa/Porto-Novo).

Can I get a local Benin virtual phone number?

Yes. Softtop provides virtual phone numbers in 150+ countries, including Benin. A local Benin number lets you appear as a local caller to Benin customers, increasing answer rates. Benin has approximately 5M internet users — a significant market for VoIP-based local presence.

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