Burkina Faso Calling Code: +226
Complete guide to calling Burkina Faso — international dialing code, step-by-step instructions, and FAQ.
How to Call Burkina Faso from Abroad
📞 Step-by-Step Dialing Guide
- Dial your country's exit code (e.g. 011 from US, 00 from most countries, + from mobile)
- Dial +226 — the country calling code for Burkina Faso
- Dial the local phone number (area code + subscriber number)
About Burkina Faso Calling Code
Every country has a unique international dialing prefix; for Burkina Faso it is +226. The ITU assigns these codes under recommendation E.164. Dial +226 after your country's exit code, then the local subscriber number. Burkina Faso is in Africa.
The first digits of any international number are its E.164 country code. Burkina Faso uses +226, in Western Africa, so a call from anywhere else begins with an exit code, then +226, then the national number with its trunk prefix removed.
Where the +226 Calling Code Is Used
The country code +226 is assigned to Burkina Faso, located in Western Africa, with the capital Ouagadougou. This code is part of the international telephony numbering plan and is used for all calls made to Burkina Faso from outside the country.
A number displayed as +226 … is in international format: +226 replaces the domestic trunk prefix. From abroad, always drop any leading 0 of the area code and dial +226 + area code + subscriber number.
Calling codes starting with 2 are part of the ITU's regional numbering plan for the area around Burkina Faso, in Western Africa. When saving Burkina Faso numbers internationally, write +226 followed by the area code without its leading 0 — this format works from every country.
Burkina Faso Phone Number Formats
Numbers in Burkina Faso use the standard E.164 pattern — +226, then the area code, then the subscriber number. The same layout applies to landlines and mobile phones:
📱 Number Structure
- International format: +226 [area code] [subscriber number]
- From abroad: exit code + +226 + local number (drop the trunk prefix 0)
- Within Burkina Faso: dial the local number directly
Closed numbering plans give every national number the same length; open plans let it vary and rely on a trunk prefix for routing. For a caller outside Burkina Faso the distinction rarely matters, because the trunk 0 is dropped either way and +226 is dialed in its place. Burkina Faso numbers follows the published pattern +226 XXXXXXXX.
Time Zone in Burkina Faso
Burkina Faso runs on Africa/Ouagadougou, which is UTC+00:00 UTC. Schedule international calls accordingly — a convenient time for you may be very early or very late there.
Use the UTC offset (UTC+00:00) to plan calls to Burkina Faso. For most international callers, the practical rule is: schedule business-hour calls to Ouagadougou during the overlap between your working day and theirs.
Daylight saving time can shift Burkina Faso's clock by one hour in summer. For time-critical calls, confirm the current UTC offset rather than relying on the standard value.
Best Time to Call Burkina Faso
Business hours in Burkina Faso run roughly 09:00–18:00 local time. Because Burkina Faso sits at UTC+00:00, the window in which it is polite to call lands at a different hour for every caller. The table below converts Burkina Faso's working day into your own clock — and shows the hours to avoid so you do not wake anyone up.
| If you are in | Call Burkina Faso between | Avoid calling between |
|---|---|---|
| London | 09:00–18:00 | 23:00–07:00 |
| New York | 04:00–13:00 | 18:00–02:00 |
| Los Angeles | 01:00–10:00 | 15:00–23:00 |
| Sao Paulo | 06:00–15:00 | 20:00–04:00 |
| Dubai | 13:00–22:00 | 03:00–11:00 |
| Mumbai | 14:30–23:30 | 04:30–12:30 |
| Singapore | 17:00–02:00 | 07:00–15:00 |
| Sydney | 19:00–04:00 | 09:00–17:00 |
Times shown are standard time and ignore daylight saving, which shifts the clock by one hour in countries that observe it — around the clock change, add or subtract an hour from every figure above.
Emergency Numbers in Burkina Faso
If you need urgent help while in Burkina Faso, dial the local emergency numbers below. Note that these numbers are only for use inside Burkina Faso.
| Service | Number |
|---|---|
| Police | 17 |
| Fire | 18 |
| Ambulance | 112 |
Example: Calling Burkina Faso Numbers in Practice
Here is how a typical call to Burkina Faso works, depending on where you are calling from:
🌍 From the United States or Canada
- Dial the US/Canada exit code 011
- Dial the Burkina Faso country code +226
- Dial the local number (area code + subscriber number, without the trunk prefix 0)
Example: 011 +226 [area code] [number]
🌍 From the United Kingdom or Europe
- Dial the international access code 00 (or use the + symbol on mobile)
- Dial the Burkina Faso country code +226
- Dial the local number
Example: 00 +226 [area code] [number], or +226 [area code] [number] from any mobile phone
Leading zeros in domestic area codes are not dialed internationally. Write the number as +226 + area code (no leading 0) + subscriber number.
Calling Burkina Faso from Major Countries
International exit codes differ by country. These are the ones most often used to reach Burkina Faso (+226):
| Calling From | Exit Code | Full International Dialing |
|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 00 | 00 226 [local number] |
| France | 00 | 00 226 [local number] |
| United States | 011 | 011 226 [local number] |
| South Africa | 00 | 00 226 [local number] |
| United Arab Emirates | 00 | 00 226 [local number] |
| Nigeria | 009 | 009 226 [local number] |
| Kenya | 000 | 000 226 [local number] |
| India | 00 | 00 226 [local number] |
On mobile phones, the + symbol replaces the exit code entirely — just dial +226 followed by the local number.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the calling code for Burkina Faso?
The international calling code for Burkina Faso is +226.
How do I call Burkina Faso from the United States?
Dial 011 (US exit code), then +226, then the local phone number.
How do I call Burkina Faso from the United Kingdom?
Dial 00 (UK exit code), then +226, then the local phone number.
Can I use the + symbol instead of the exit code?
Yes! On mobile phones you can dial +226 directly followed by the local number. The + symbol automatically replaces your country's exit code.
How do I call within Burkina Faso?
If you're already in Burkina Faso, simply dial the local number directly. You do not need to use the country code +226 for domestic calls.
What is the capital of Burkina Faso?
The capital of Burkina Faso is Ouagadougou. When calling the capital from abroad, dial +226 followed by the local area code (without the leading 0) and the number.
What are the emergency numbers in Burkina Faso?
Police: 17, Fire: 18, Ambulance: 112. These numbers are only valid inside Burkina Faso.
Is Burkina Faso a country?
Yes — Burkina Faso is a sovereign state, whose capital is Ouagadougou, and +226 is its international calling code.
Other Countries in Africa
Nearby countries and their calling codes:
Calling Burkina Faso from Egypt or South Africa works the same way: dial your local exit code first, then +226, then the local number. Within Africa, many callers simply use the + symbol on mobile to avoid exit-code differences.