Country codes Benin
ISO 3166-1
ALPHA-2
BJ
ALPHA-3
BEN
The two-letter code for Benin is BJ, and the three-letter code is BEN, as per ISO 3166-1 standards.
Dialing Code
+229
The dialing code for Benin is +229, used for international calls to the country from abroad.
Top Level Domain
.bj
The top-level domain (TLD) for Benin is .bj, used for country-specific internet addresses.
Country Details
| Formal Name | the Republic of Benin |
| Capital | Porto-Novo |
| Region | Africa |
| Sub Region | Sub-Saharan Africa |
Benin, officially known as the Republic of Benin, is located in the Sub-Saharan Africa sub-region of the larger Africa continent with Porto-Novo serving as its capital.
Currency
| Currency | CFA Franc BCEAO |
| Alphabetic Code | XOF |
| Numeric Code | 952 |
Benin uses the CFA Franc BCEAO (XOF) as its official currency, with the numeric code 952.
Languages
The official language of Benin is fr-BJ. It plays a key role in daily life, education, government, and business within the country.
TimeZones
| Timezone | Offset UTC | Offset DST | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Africa / Lagos | +01:00 | +01:00 | |
| Africa / Porto-Novo | +01:00 | +01:00 |
Explore the various timezones across Benin. Each timezone has its unique UTC offset and daylight saving time (DST) adjustments. Check the current time and see the differences in time across various regions of the country.
ISO 3166-2 Codes
| Subdivision name | Subdivision category | ISO Code |
|---|---|---|
| Alibori | department | BJ-AL |
| Atacora | department | BJ-AK |
| Atlantique | department | BJ-AQ |
| Borgou | department | BJ-BO |
| Collines | department | BJ-CO |
| Couffo | department | BJ-KO |
| Donga | department | BJ-DO |
| Littoral | department | BJ-LI |
| Mono | department | BJ-MO |
| Ouémé | department | BJ-OU |
| Plateau | department | BJ-PL |
| Zou | department | BJ-ZO |
Explore the subdivisions of Benin, each identified by a unique ISO 3166-2 code. These codes are crucial for identifying regions within the country and are used for various administrative, geographic, and data purposes.
Neighbouring countries
Benin shares its borders with 4 neighboring countries, including Burkina Faso, Niger, Nigeria, Togo.
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Helpful Resources
To learn more about Benin's history, geography, culture, economy, and other key aspects, visit the Benin Wikipedia page.
To learn more about Benin's ISO country codes (alpha-2, alpha-3, and numeric), visit the ISO 3166-1 page for Benin.
For geographical info about Benin, visit the Geonames page. It covers coordinates, elevation, administrative divisions, and nearby locations.