Trip essentials for Benin.
Benin runs 220 V at 50 Hz on Type C, Type E. Its calling code is +229. A date there reads 14 mars 2026 and the time 15:09, as locals write them. Money shows as 1 235 F CFA (XOF). Traffic drives on the right.
Power
220 V · 50 Hz
Type C, Type E
Pack an adapter. Your 120 V gear must be dual-voltage (198–242 V here).
Phone
+229
A local number 01 97 12 34 56 dials from home as 011 229 0197123456.
Dates & time
14 mars 2026
15:09 — as written locally
Money
1 235 F CFA
XOF — a sample amount, formatted locally
Traffic
Traffic drives on the right — look left first.
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