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Burkina Faso Country Code: +226

The international calling code for Burkina Faso is +226. You need this code to dial any phone number in Burkina Faso from another country. This code is assigned by the International Telecommunication Union (ITU) under the E.164 standard. Below you will find everything you need to successfully place a call to Burkina Faso, including the correct number format, trunk prefix, and worked examples.

Country Code
+226
ISO Code
BF
Trunk Prefix
None
No prefix to remove
Example Number
+226 70 12 34 56

How to Call Burkina Faso from Abroad

Follow these steps to dial a phone number in Burkina Faso from any other country. The process is the same whether you are calling a landline or a mobile number.

  1. 1
    Dial the international access code or +

    On a mobile phone, press and hold 0 to get the + symbol. From a landline, dial your country's exit code (00 from most of Europe, 011 from the US/Canada, 0011 from Australia). With Kinvo, simply type + in the dialer.

  2. 2
    Dial Burkina Faso's country code: 226

    After the + or exit code, enter 226. This routes your call to Burkina Faso's telephone network.

  3. 3
    Dial the full local number

    Burkina Faso does not use a trunk prefix, so dial the local number exactly as written after the country code. No digits need to be removed.

  4. 4
    Dial the remaining local number

    Enter the area code (if applicable) and the subscriber number. The complete international number should look like this: +226 70 12 34 56

Burkina Faso Phone Number Format

Landline Numbers

Landline numbers in Burkina Faso typically include an area code that identifies the city or region, followed by the subscriber number.

Mobile Numbers

Mobile phone numbers in Burkina Faso typically begin with 7 (after the country code).

International Format Example

+226 70 12 34 56
+226 = Country codeRemaining digits = Area code + subscriber number

Dialing Example: Calling Burkina Faso

Burkina Faso does not use a trunk prefix, so the domestic and international formats are very similar. Simply add +226 before the local number:

Local number:70 12 34 56
International format:+226 70 12 34 56

Call Burkina Faso from Your Browser

With Kinvo, you can call landlines and mobiles in Burkina Faso directly from Chrome, Firefox, Safari, or Edge. No app to install, no subscription. Just sign up, add pay-as-you-go credits (starting from $5), and dial +226 followed by the local number.

Every new account includes a free 1-minute test call. No credit card required.

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Frequently Asked Questions: Burkina Faso Country Code

What is the country code for Burkina Faso?

The international dialing code for Burkina Faso is +226. This code must be dialed before the local phone number when calling Burkina Faso from any other country. The ISO 3166-1 alpha-2 code for Burkina Faso is BF.

How do I call Burkina Faso from the United States?

From the US, dial 011 (the US exit code) followed by 226 (the Burkina Faso country code) and then the local number. Alternatively, dial +226 from a mobile phone. For example: +226 70 12 34 56.

Do I need to drop the 0 when calling Burkina Faso internationally?

Burkina Faso does not use a trunk prefix that needs to be removed. Simply add the country code +226 before the local number as-is.

What do Burkina Faso mobile numbers start with?

Mobile phone numbers in Burkina Faso typically start with 7 after the country code +226. When dialing from abroad, the full mobile number would begin with +226 7...

Can I call Burkina Faso from my browser?

Yes. Kinvo allows you to call any phone number in Burkina Faso directly from your web browser using WebRTC technology. No app download or installation is required. Simply create a free account, add credits (from $5), and dial +226 followed by the local number. Calls include HD voice quality and end-to-end encryption.