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Calling
Benin
+229
Porto-Novo
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Weather
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HD voice signal
Alpha-2
BJ
Alpha-3
BEN
Benin
BJ
2 Digit ISO
+229
Country Calling Code
BEN
3 Digit ISO
Capital
Porto-Novo
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Time zone
Africa/Porto-Novo
Weather · Porto-Novo
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Humidity
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Wind
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Benin
+229
Capital
Porto-Novo
Region
Africa
Time zone
Africa/Porto-Novo
Coordinates
9.31°, 2.32°
Numbering zone
Zone 2
Code length
3 digits
Several routes connect you to Benin (+229) — landlines, calling cards and modern VoIP services. Pick the one that fits your call volume and budget.
Dial Benin directly from any landline or mobile by entering your international exit code, then the country code +229, and finally the local number.
Pre-paid international calling cards remain a convenient, low-cost way to reach Benin. Each card gives you a PIN and an access number to place global calls.
Voice-over-IP apps like Skype, WhatsApp and Viber — and business VoIP from TKOS — route calls to Benin over the internet, usually at far lower rates than traditional carriers.
The cost of calling Benin varies depending on the method and service provider you choose. Compare landline, VoIP and calling-card routes side by side.
VoIP · overview
Cheapest route — internet-based.
Choose TKOS for business-grade calls to Benin, or consumer apps like Skype, WhatsApp or Viber for casual chats.
Sign up with an email or phone number, then verify your identity if required.
App-to-app calls are usually free; calls to mobile/landline numbers need a small balance or a subscription plan.
Enter +229 followed by the Benin subscriber number (drop any leading 0).
VoIP works on phones, laptops, tablets and desk phones — wherever you have internet.
If audio drops, try switching from cellular to Wi-Fi or move closer to your router.
Capital
Porto-Novo
Population
13.35M
Area
112,622 km²
GDP (USD)
$19.00B
Currency
West African CFA Franc (XOF)
Languages
French
Emergency number
117
Internet TLD
.bj
Drive side
Right-hand traffic
Latitude / Longitude
9.31°N / 2.32°E
Time zone
Africa/Porto-Novo
ISO 3166 codes
BJ · BEN
A complete international number is built from four parts. Here's the anatomy and the dialling order.
Number anatomy
Format follows ITU-T Recommendation E.164 — the international public telecommunication numbering plan.
Press + on a mobile (hold the 0 key), or dial 00 from most countries / 011 from North America.
Dial +229. This identifies Benin on the global telephone network.
Type the first part of the local number. Drop the leading 0 if there is one.
The remaining digits route the call to the specific line in Porto-Novo or elsewhere.
Need an inbound Benin number?
TKOS provisions +229 DIDs and termination through direct carrier interconnects.
Whether you're reaching Benin for business or family, three habits keep every conversation crystal clear — and a clean route from TKOS handles the rest.
Invest in a good headset or microphone for clean audio. Maintain your gear regularly to avoid static, dropouts, and muffled sound.
Prefer a wired connection over Wi-Fi when possible, and watch your bandwidth — heavy downloads or streaming will degrade call quality.
Take calls in a quiet space and use a headset with noise cancellation. A short test call before the real one catches problems early.
Built on top of every Benin (+229) route — quality, price, and people you can reach.
TKOS routes every call to Benin through direct carrier interconnects — crystal-clear HD voice with minimal jitter and packet loss.
Transparent, per-minute rates for Benin (+229) with no hidden fees. Flexible billing tiers scale with your volume.
A dedicated team is online round the clock via phone, email, and live chat — your account manager is one message away.
Provider report
TKOS
Overall
A+
Score
9.6/ 10
Coverage
A+Direct routes to Benin
Reliability
A+99.99% uptime SLA
Support
A24/7 live agents
Pricing
ATransparent per-minute
Audit scope
Benin +229
When selecting an international calling service for Benin, four factors separate the durable providers from the noise. Look for a proven track record on each.
Verify the provider has direct routes to Benin and the regions you call most.
Look for redundant interconnects, published uptime, and clear SLAs in writing.
Round-the-clock human support beats a chatbot every time — confirm response times.
Per-minute rates, no hidden setup fees, and predictable monthly billing.
Special-rate prefixes and the major city area codes inside Benin (+229).
| City | Dial codes |
|---|---|
| Alibori | +229-23 |
| Atlantique | +229-21 |
| Collines | +229-22 |
| Ouémé | +229-20 |
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