Nigeria Country Code +234
The country code for Nigeria is +234. Learn how to dial Nigeria numbers, area codes for major cities, and more. Call Nigeria free with SparrowCall.
Country Calling Code
Quick Reference: Nigeria
Country Code
+234
ISO Codes
NG / NGA
Continent
Africa
Capital
Abuja
Local Time Now
WAT
Currency
Nigerian Naira
Population
220 million
Languages
English (official)
SparrowCall Rate
$0.06/min
How to Call Nigeria
Dialing Instructions
From US:
011 + 234 + number (without leading 0)
Example: 011-234-1-XXX-XXXX (Lagos)
From UK:
00 + 234 + number (without leading 0)
Example: 00-234-1-XXX-XXXX
From Canada:
011 + 234 + number (without leading 0)
Example: 011-234-1-XXX-XXXX
Number Formats
Mobile Number Format:
+234 8XX XXX XXXX or +234 9XX XXX XXXX (10 digits)
Landline Number Format:
+234 X XXX XXXX (varies)
Number Length:
10 digits for mobile
Dialing Tips for Nigeria
Nigerian mobile numbers start with 7, 8, or 9 after the country code
Lagos uses area code 1; Abuja uses 9
Drop the leading 0 when dialing internationally
Best time to call: 9am-9pm WAT (3am-3pm EST)
Nigeria Area Codes
Major city codes for Nigeria
| City | Area Code |
|---|---|
| Lagos | +234 1 |
| Abuja | +234 9 |
| Port Harcourt | +234 84 |
| Kano | +234 64 |
| Ibadan | +234 2 |
| Benin City | +234 52 |
| Kaduna | +234 62 |
| Enugu | +234 42 |
| Jos | +234 73 |
| Calabar | +234 87 |
Nigeria Mobile Carriers & Prefixes
Identify which carrier a mobile number belongs to
MTN Nigeria
+234 803, 806, 810, 813, 814, 816, 903, 906, 913, 916
Glo
+234 805, 807, 811, 815, 905, 915
Airtel Nigeria
+234 802, 808, 812, 901, 902, 904, 907, 912
9mobile
+234 809, 817, 818, 908, 909
Toll-Free Prefix: 0800
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About Nigeria
Nigeria is Africa's most populous nation and largest economy, known for its diverse cultures, vibrant music scene (Afrobeats), and booming tech industry. With one of the world's largest diaspora communities, Nigerians worldwide rely on affordable calling to stay connected with family.
Emergency Number: 112 | Police: 199
Frequently Asked Questions about Calling Nigeria
The country code for Nigeria is +234. This code is used for all international calls to Nigerian landlines and mobile phones.
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