227 Country Code: Niger (+227)
Country code 227 (+227) belongs to Niger. Niger uses the international dialing code +227, assigned by the International Telecommunication Union (ITU) under the E.164 standard. The ISO 3166-1 alpha-2 code is NE.
You will see the same code written several ways depending on origin: +227 (universal + prefix, works from mobile), 00227 (from countries that use 00 as their international exit code — most of Europe, Asia, and Latin America), 011 227 (from the US and Canada), 0011 227 (from Australia), or the bare 227. All refer to the same Niger country code. Note: 227 is not a US area code — US area codes are also 3 digits but +227 is the international dialing code for Niger, not a domestic US destination.
Below you will find the number format, trunk prefix, major city area codes, and dialing facts specific to Niger (+227).
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Did You Get a Call from +227? Here's What That Means
Any incoming call that displays +227 followed by more digits is originating from Niger. The caller is dialing you from a Niger-registered phone number — either a landline or a mobile on a Niger carrier.
Common reasons people receive calls from +227:
- -Family or friends in Niger calling from a local number
- -Business contacts at Niger-based companies
- -Customer support agents working from a Niger call center
- -Travel-related calls (hotels, airlines, tour operators)
- -Less commonly, robocalls or scam calls that have spoofed a +227 number — if the call is unsolicited, do not return it without verifying the source
Niger Phone Number Format
International Format Example
Niger does not use a trunk prefix, so domestic and international formats are effectively the same — just prepend +227.
Calling Niger Successfully: Common Mistakes & Best Practices
Most failed calls to Niger come from one of four mistakes, not from network problems. The most common is mishandling the country code itself: Niger uses +227 with no trunk prefix to remove, so you dial it as-is. The most frequent error is adding a leading 0 by habit — there is none in the Niger number plan.
The second is misreading the area code on landline numbers — Niger numbers may have variable formatting depending on the carrier and city, so confirm the area code with the recipient before dialing. The third is dialing during off-hours — Niger uses local business hours and consumer phones are usually answered between 8 AM and 9 PM local time. The fourth and most expensive mistake is assuming your US carrier's WiFi calling feature makes the call cheap. It does not — see WiFi calling vs VoIP for international calls for why.
For scam-call awareness: +227 is the legitimate Niger country code, and most unsolicited calls from +227 numbers are legitimate calls from Niger-based businesses, hospitals, family members, or call centers serving US customers. Caller-ID spoofing exists, so if a call from a +227 number claims to be from a US government agency, your bank, or the IRS, hang up and call the agency back on its published number. Real authorities never demand payment over the phone.
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Frequently Asked Questions: Niger Country Code
Which country is country code 227?
Country code 227 belongs to Niger. The full international dialing code is +227, also written as 00227 from countries using 00 as their international exit code (Europe, most of Asia, Latin America), 011 227 from the US and Canada, or +227 from any mobile phone.
What is the country code for Niger?
+227 is the international dialing code for Niger, assigned by the ITU under E.164. The ISO 3166-1 alpha-2 code is NE. Equivalent forms — 00227, 011 227, +227, and 227 — all refer to the same Niger country code.
Is 227 a US area code?
No. 227 is the international country code for Niger, not a US area code. US area codes are also 3 digits but they are domestic North American Numbering Plan codes — to reach Niger from the US, dial +227 or 011 227 followed by the local number.
Can I call Niger from my browser?
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