ISO
BJ / BEN
Benin
+229
Capital
Porto-Novo
Continent
Africa
Timezone
UTC+1
Currency
XOF
Scam risk
HIGH ▲
Population
12,123,200 · French
🕐 Current time in Benin
UTC+1
Porto-Novo
-
UTC+1
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▲ ACTIVE THREAT - DO NOT CALL BACK
Known for romance scams and advance-fee fraud, often targeting French-speaking countries.
Common formats for +229
The country code for Benin can be written several ways. All refer to the same code.
+229- international E.164 format (with plus sign)229- digits only (often typed in search)00229- with European exit code (00)011 229- with US exit code (011)00 229 XX XX XX XX- full landline example+229 XX XX XX XX- full mobile example
How to dial
From the United States →
011 + 229 + area + number
Landline:
00 229 XX XX XX XX · Mobile: +229 XX XX XX XXFrom Europe →
00 + 229 + area + number
Exit code from your country, then 229, then the local number.
From specific countries
| From | Landline | Mobile |
|---|---|---|
United States
|
011 229 XX XX XX XX |
+229 XX XX XX XX |
United Kingdom
|
00 229 XX XX XX XX |
+229 XX XX XX XX |
Australia
|
0011 229 XX XX XX XX |
+229 XX XX XX XX |
Canada
|
011 229 XX XX XX XX |
+229 XX XX XX XX |
India
|
00 229 XX XX XX XX |
+229 XX XX XX XX |
Scam Risk: HIGH
Known for romance scams and advance-fee fraud, often targeting French-speaking countries.
Common scam types from +229
- Romance
- Advance Fee
- Impersonation
What to do
- Do not call back unknown numbers from +229
- Do not click links in texts from unknown +229 numbers
- Block the number and report it to your carrier
FAQ
What country has the code +229?
The country code +229 belongs to Benin.
Is +229 a scam?
+229 is the legitimate country code for Benin. The scam risk level is high. Known for romance scams and advance-fee fraud, often targeting French-speaking countries.
How to call Benin from the US?
From a US landline: dial 011 + 229 + local number. From a US cell: dial +229 + local number.
