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Burkina Faso (+226) calling prefix breakdown.

The +226 prefix covers Burkina Faso's national mobile networks — from the capital Ouagadougou to Bobo-Dioulasso and Koudougou. Here's the verified Burkina Faso country code, ISO references, live local time, and Ringflow's direct Burkinabè routes.

GMT-aligned routesEight-digit numbersSub-second call setup
Calling
LIVE
Burkina Faso
BF · BFA · Zone 2
+226
Live route
Ouagadougou
Time
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Alpha-2
BF
Alpha-3
BFA
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Burkina Faso snapshot

Burkina Faso at a glance.

The geography, eight-digit numbers and GMT time zone you need before placing your first call into Burkina Faso.

Burkina Faso country information

Burkina Faso
Africa
+226
Capital
Ouagadougou
Region
Africa
Time zone
Africa/Ouagadougou
Numbering zone
Zone 2
Code length
3 digits
ISO 3166 codes
BF · BFA
Ways to reach Burkina Faso

Every route into Burkinabè lines.

Mobile or landline — the +226 prefix reaches Ouagadougou, Bobo-Dioulasso and all Burkinabè regions. Pick what fits your traffic.

01Classic

Direct calls using landlines & mobile phones

Dial Burkina Faso directly from any landline or mobile by entering your international exit code, then the country code +226, and finally the local number.

02Pre-paid

International calling cards for Burkina Faso

Pre-paid international calling cards remain a convenient, low-cost way to reach Burkina Faso. Each card gives you a PIN and an access number to place global calls.

03Modern

VoIP services for contacting Burkina Faso

VoIP apps like Skype, WhatsApp and Viber — and business VoIP from Ringflow — route calls to Burkina Faso over the internet, usually at far lower rates than traditional carriers.

Burkina Faso profile

What shapes Burkinabè voice traffic, West Africa's Sahel hub.

The fundamentals behind calls to and from Burkina Faso — the +226 code, Ouagadougou, the GMT zone (UTC+0) and the flat eight-digit numbering plan.

Capital
Ouagadougou
Region
Africa
Time zone
Africa/Ouagadougou
Numbering zone
Zone 2
Code length
3 digits
ISO 3166 codes
BF · BFA
Dialing Burkina Faso

How to call Burkina Faso.

Burkina Faso uses eight-digit flat numbering — no area code. Dial +226 then the eight-digit local number.

Number anatomy

Exit prefix++Country code226+Area / mobileXX+Subscriber numberXXX XXX
Final dialled number
+226 XX XXX XXX
Valid E.164
Format follows ITU-T Recommendation E.164 — the international public telecommunication numbering plan.
01Step 1 of 4

Start with the exit prefix

Press + on a mobile (hold the 0 key), or dial 00 from most countries / 011 from North America.

02Step 2 of 4

Add the Burkina Faso code

Dial +226. This identifies Burkina Faso on the global telephone network.

03Step 3 of 4

Enter the area or mobile prefix

Type the first part of the local number. Drop the leading 0 if there is one.

04Step 4 of 4

Finish with the subscriber number

The remaining digits route the call to the specific line in Ouagadougou or elsewhere.

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FAQ

Calling Burkina Faso, answered.

What businesses and NGOs ask most before dialling Burkina Faso on +226.

Burkina Faso's country calling code is +226. Always dial it before the national number when calling from outside Burkina Faso.
Dial your international access prefix (+ on mobile, or 00 / 011 from a landline), then 226, then the Burkina Faso number (drop the leading 0 if it has one).
Burkina Faso uses ISO 3166-1 alpha-2 code BF and alpha-3 code BFA.
Burkina Faso is part of the Africa region.
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