ISO
BF / BFA
Burkina Faso
+226
Capital
Ouagadougou
Continent
Africa
Timezone
UTC
Currency
XOF
Scam risk
MEDIUM
Population
21,510,181 · French
🕐 Current time in Burkina Faso
UTC
Ouagadougou
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UTC
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Common formats for +226
The country code for Burkina Faso can be written several ways. All refer to the same code.
+226- international E.164 format (with plus sign)226- digits only (often typed in search)00226- with European exit code (00)011 226- with US exit code (011)00 226 XX XX XX XX- full landline example+226 XX XX XX XX- full mobile example
How to dial
From the United States →
011 + 226 + area + number
Landline:
00 226 XX XX XX XX · Mobile: +226 XX XX XX XXFrom Europe →
00 + 226 + area + number
Exit code from your country, then 226, then the local number.
From specific countries
| From | Landline | Mobile |
|---|---|---|
United States
|
011 226 XX XX XX XX |
+226 XX XX XX XX |
United Kingdom
|
00 226 XX XX XX XX |
+226 XX XX XX XX |
Australia
|
0011 226 XX XX XX XX |
+226 XX XX XX XX |
Canada
|
011 226 XX XX XX XX |
+226 XX XX XX XX |
India
|
00 226 XX XX XX XX |
+226 XX XX XX XX |
Area codes
| Code | City / Region |
|---|---|
204 |
Kaya |
2052 |
Dédougou |
2053 |
Boromo/Djibasso/Nouna |
2090 |
Gaoua |
2091 |
Banfora |
2096 |
Orodara |
2097 |
Bobo-Dioulasso |
2098 |
Bobo-Dioulasso |
2099 |
Béréba/Fo/Houndé |
2445 |
Kaya |
Scam Risk: MEDIUM
Some advance-fee and romance fraud reported.
Common scam types from +226
- Advance Fee
- Romance
What to do
- Be cautious with unexpected calls from +226
- Verify the caller's identity before sharing personal information
- Report suspicious calls to your carrier
FAQ
What country has the code +226?
The country code +226 belongs to Burkina Faso.
Is +226 a scam?
+226 is the legitimate country code for Burkina Faso. The scam risk level is medium. Some advance-fee and romance fraud reported.
How to call Burkina Faso from the US?
From a US landline: dial 011 + 226 + local number. From a US cell: dial +226 + local number.
