Burkina Faso +226
To call Burkina Faso from abroad, dial your exit code (or +), then 226, then the local number. In full: +226 70 12 34 56.
The country calling code for Burkina Faso is +226. A number starting +226 or 00226 is a call to or from Burkina Faso. From abroad: +226 70 12 34 56.
To call Burkina Faso from abroad, dial your exit code (or +), then 226, then the local number as is. The +226 code identifies the country; the following digits identify the line (landline or mobile).
How to call Burkina Faso from abroad
011 226 70 12 34 5600 226 70 12 34 560011 226 70 12 34 56+226 70 12 34 5670 12 34 56 is a real-format Burkina Faso mobile number (example from the ITU-T numbering plan): replace it with the number you were given, as is.
Burkina Faso area codes
In Burkina Faso, landlines usually include an area code after +226 (as is). Mobiles have no area code.
Number format
20 49 12 34from abroad+226 20 49 12 3470 12 34 56from abroad+226 70 12 34 56Landline numbers in Burkina Faso have 8 digits after the country code; mobile numbers have 8 digits. There is no national prefix to drop: dial the full local number after +226.
Calling abroad from Burkina Faso
To call another country from Burkina Faso, dial the exit code 00 (or + on a mobile), then the country code, then the number. From Burkina Faso to the United States, for example: 00 1 201 555 0123.
A Burkina Faso number in international format is written +226 …. The + stands for the exit prefix (00 in much of the world, 011 in North America).
Cheapest ways to call Burkina Faso
With internet on both ends, apps like WhatsApp, Signal or FaceTime call Burkina Faso for free. To reach a number without an app, VoIP services are usually cheaper than your operator’s international rate.
Frequently asked questions
What country has the code +226?
Burkina Faso has the country calling code +226.
How do I call Burkina Faso from the United States?
Dial 011, then 226, then the local number as is — for example 011 70 12 34 56.
What does +226 mean?
It is the international dialing code for Burkina Faso. The + stands for your exit code (00 in much of the world, 011 in North America).
Is +226 mobile or landline?
The +226 code identifies the country, not the line type; Burkina Faso landlines and mobiles share it.
A country code covers a whole nation; the full number depends on the city and operator.
Mobile networks in Burkina Faso
3 mobile network operators run their own networks in Burkina Faso. The largest is Orange, with about 4.10 million subscribers (2012). Pick the one with the best coverage where you will spend most of your time.
Owned by Orange
Onatel
Owned by Maroc Telecom (51%)
Owned by Planor Afrique
- 4G/5G frequency bands used in Burkina Faso: LTE 1800. Most recent smartphones cover them; older or regional models may miss some.
Operators, subscriber counts, network codes and switch-off dates: Wikipedia (lists of mobile network operators, mobile network codes, 2G/3G phase-out, mobile number portability), licensed CC BY-SA 4.0. Figures come from each operator or regulator at the date shown.
Staying connected in Burkina Faso
With 117 mobile subscriptions per 100 people, almost everyone in Burkina Faso has a mobile — a WhatsApp, Signal or FaceTime call is usually the easiest way in. Only 28 % of people use the internet, so a plain phone call may reach more people than an app.
Source: World Bank / ITU World Telecommunication indicators (IT.CEL.SETS.P2, IT.NET.USER.ZS, IT.MLT.MAIN.P2), latest available year.
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