02052 area code — Benin
In Nigeria, the area code 02052 covers Benin. Numbers are written internationally as +234 2052.
How to call Benin
- From abroad
- +234 2052 XXX XXXX
- Within Nigeria
- 02052 XXX XXXX
- Country calling code
- +234
About the 02052 area code
When you see a number beginning +234 2052, it belongs to Benin: the 234 is Nigeria's country calling code and 2052 is the area code.
Area codes like 02052 tie a phone number to a place — useful for knowing where a call or message originates, and for signing up to services that expect a local Nigeria number. To actually receive an SMS on a Nigeria number, a temporary or virtual line does the job without exposing your own SIM.
Frequently asked questions
What area code is Benin?
Benin uses the area code 02052, written internationally as +234 2052.
How do I call Benin from another country?
Dial your international access code, then +234 2052, then the local number — dropping the national leading 0.
What time is it in Benin?
Benin is in the Africa/Lagos time zone; the live clock above shows the current local time.
Is 02052 a mobile or a landline code?
02052 is a geographic (landline) area code for Benin. Mobile numbers in Nigeria use their own separate prefixes.