VerifiedAfricaReviewed 2026-08-08

Benin

Benin is listed with calling code +229, ISO codes BJ and BEN, the .bj ccTLD, and the West African CFA franc.

VerifiedReviewed 2026-08-08
Calling code
+229
ISO alpha-2
BJ
ISO alpha-3
BEN
ISO numeric
204
ccTLD
.bj
Currency
XOFWest African CFA franc (XOF)
Region
Africa
Capital
Porto-Novo
Time zones
Africa/Porto-Novo

Sources and review

ISO 3166 - Country Codes · ITU-T - International Calling Codes · IANA - Root Zone Database · ISO 4217 - Currency Codes

How to call Benin

From outside Benin, dial your international access prefix, then +229, then the national number. Drop the leading trunk zero when the destination numbering plan requires it.

+229 [area or mobile code] [local number]

Read the international dialing guide

World references

+229Calling code pageXOFCurrency referenceISOCountry codes lookup

Quick answers for Benin

What is the country calling code for Benin?

Benin uses +229. Dial the international access prefix, then +229, then the local number without the national trunk prefix where required.

What is the ISO country code for Benin?

The ISO 3166-1 codes are alpha-2 BJ, alpha-3 BEN, and numeric 204.

What currency does Benin use?

Benin uses West African CFA franc (XOF).

What is the ccTLD for Benin?

Benin uses .bj as its country-code top-level domain.