Call Rates to Benin

Current eFon rates for calls to Benin. Compare mobile and landline destinations below.

Make cheap international calls to Benin with eFon — the country dialing code is +229. The capital of Benin is Porto-Novo, in Western Africa. Call mobiles and landlines and stay close to Beninese family and friends at low per-minute rates, with no subscription and no connection fees.

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eFon per-minute call rates to Benin. No connection fees.
DestinationPrice per minute
Benin, landline0.29 $/min
Benin, Moov, mobile0.36 $/min
Benin, MTN, mobile0.38 $/min
Benin, Sbin, mobile0.26 $/min

How to call Benin with eFon

Dial +229 · local number

Calling Benin with eFon is easy. Open eFon — International calls, top up once, and dial at low per-minute rates. Reach friends and family in Cotonou, Abomey-Calavi, Djougou, Porto-Novo, Parakou and anywhere else in Benin. The app keeps a stable connection and clear sound quality so you stay close to your loved ones abroad.

How to call Porto-Novo

For example, a mobile number looks like +229 90 01 12 34,
and a landline like +229 20 21 12 34.

Republic of Benin

Calling code+229

Geography

RegionWestern Africa
CapitalPorto-Novo
Area112622 km²

Population & economy

Population14 814 460
Fixed lines1 350
Mobile phones18 214 481
GDP$24.6 B
Major citiesCotonou, Abomey-Calavi, Djougou

Figures from the World Bank

Benin landscape — cheap calls with eFon
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Calling from abroad

Calling Benin from Saudi Arabia

From a landline in Saudi Arabia, dial 00 229 and then the local number — for example 00 229 90 01 12 34. On a mobile just type +229 instead of the exit code. In the eFon app you simply pick Benin from the list and enter the number.

When it's 09:00 in Riyadh, it's 07:00 in Porto-Novo — Benin is 2 h behind Saudi Arabia. Good hours to call: 11:00–22:00 Riyadh time, which is 09:00–20:00 in Porto-Novo.

Calls to Benin cost the same from Saudi Arabia as from anywhere else: from 0.26 $/min, no connection fee, no subscription.

Time in Benin —
Your time —
Local weather

Weather in Porto-Novo

Light drizzle
29°85°
Light drizzle
Feels like 34°C93°F 7 km/h4 mph 73%

Right now it's 29°C (85°F) in Porto-Novo, Benin — Light drizzle, with winds around 7 km/h and humidity near 73%. Over the coming week, temperatures in Porto-Novo range from about 24°C to 31°C. Expect showers on 7 of the next 7 days. Checking the local forecast helps you choose a good moment to call your loved ones there with eFon.

15:00 29°85° 95%
16:00 29°85° 96%
17:00 29°84° 83%
18:00 28°82° 62%
19:00 27°81° 43%
20:00 27°80° 28%
21:00 26°80° 14%
22:00 26°80° 4%
23:00 26°79° 0%
00:00 26°79° 0%
01:00 26°79° 2%
02:00 26°78° 4%
Today Drizzle 96% 31°88°25°78°
Tue Light showers 100% 30°86°25°77°
Wed Rain showers 94% 30°87°25°76°
Thu Drizzle 89% 30°87°24°76°
Fri Thunderstorm 100% 31°88°24°76°
Sat Drizzle 92% 30°85°25°77°
Sun Light drizzle 86% 29°84°25°78°

7-day forecast for Porto-Novo · Weather data by Open-Meteo

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

How do I call Benin with eFon?

Download eFon, complete the quick registration and top up your balance. Then dial +229 followed by the local number to start calling Benin at low per-minute rates.

What is the dialing code for Benin?

The country dialing code for Benin is +229. To reach a number in Benin, dial +229 followed by the local phone number.

How much does it cost to call Benin?

EFon calls to Benin start at 0.26 $ per minute. Billing is pay-as-you-go with no connection fees — use the currency switch above the rates to see prices in your preferred currency.

Which mobile networks in Benin can I call?

With eFon you can call mobile numbers in Benin on networks including Moov, MTN, Sbin, as well as landlines.

What is the capital of Benin?

The capital of Benin is Porto-Novo, in Western Africa. eFon connects calls to Porto-Novo and the rest of Benin at the same low rates.

Which cities in Benin can I call?

EFon reaches phones across all of Benin. Popular places to call include Cotonou, Abomey-Calavi, Djougou, Parakou, Bohicon, Kandi, as well as the capital Porto-Novo. Every call connects at the same low per-minute rate, to both mobiles and landlines.

How big is Benin?

Benin covers about 112,622 km² in Western Africa, and eFon reaches every part of it at the same low per-minute rates.

What time zone is Benin in?

Benin is in the WAT time zone (UTC+1). Check the time difference from your own time zone so you call at a convenient hour — the clock on this page shows the current local time there.

What currency and languages are used in Benin?

The currency of Benin is the CFA Franc BCEAO (XOF, CFA). Commonly spoken languages include French.

Which countries border Benin?

Benin shares a border with Burkina Faso, Niger, Nigeria, Togo — you can call all of them with eFon too.

Are there any hidden fees?

No. eFon is pay-as-you-go — there is no subscription and no connection fee. You only pay the per-minute rate for the time you talk.

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