234 Country Code: Nigeria (+234)
+234 is the country code for Nigeria. If you searched "234 country code", "country code 234", "00234 country code", or "+234 country code" — they all refer to Nigeria. The code is also called the 234 dialing code, 234 phone code, or 234 ISD code, and is assigned by the International Telecommunication Union (ITU) under the E.164 standard.
Nigerian mobile numbers are 10 digits starting with 70, 80, 81, 90, or 91 — dialed as 0XX... domestically and +234 XX... internationally. Landline area codes are 1 digit for Lagos (01), Abuja (09), and Ibadan (02), and 2 digits for most other cities. Mobile dominates in Nigeria; landlines are rare.
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Nigeria Phone Number Format
International Format Example
Domestic vs International
Drop 0 and prepend +234.
Major City Area Codes in Nigeria
Area codes for the largest cities in Nigeria. When dialing from abroad, prepend +234 and drop the leading 0.
| City / Region | Area Code | Domestic Form | From Abroad |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lagos | 1 | 01 | +234 1 |
| Abuja | 9 | 09 | +234 9 |
| Port Harcourt | 84 | 084 | +234 84 |
| Kano | 64 | 064 | +234 64 |
| Ibadan | 2 | 02 | +234 2 |
Mobile Networks in Nigeria
- 70
- 80
- 81
- 90
- 91 (dial with leading 0 domestically)
- MTN Nigeria
- Globacom (Glo)
- Airtel
- 9mobile
Nigeria Telephone System Facts
Calling Nigeria from Your Browser
To place a call to Nigeria, dial +234 followed by the local number in the Kinvo browser dialer. Pay-as-you-go, no app required.
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Frequently Asked Questions: Nigeria Country Code
Which country is country code 234?
Country code 234 belongs to Nigeria. The full international dialing code is +234, also written as 00234 when dialing from countries that use 00 as an international access code, or +234 when dialing from a mobile phone.
What is the country code for Nigeria?
+234 is the international dialing code for Nigeria, assigned by the ITU under E.164. The ISO 3166-1 alpha-2 code is NG.
What are the main area codes in Nigeria?
The largest cities in Nigeria use these area codes: Lagos (1), Abuja (9), Port Harcourt (84), Kano (64). When calling from abroad, prepend +234.
Who are the main mobile carriers in Nigeria?
The major mobile operators in Nigeria are MTN Nigeria, Globacom (Glo), Airtel, 9mobile. Kinvo routes calls to every Nigeria mobile carrier at the same per-minute rate — no hidden surcharges for premium networks.
Do I drop the 0 when calling Nigeria from abroad?
Yes. Nigeria uses 0 as its domestic trunk prefix. When dialing from another country, remove it and replace with +234. The trunk prefix is only needed for long-distance calls within Nigeria.
What is the emergency number in Nigeria?
The emergency services number in Nigeria is 112 (or 199). Emergency numbers cannot be dialed via Kinvo or any VoIP service — use a mobile network or landline for life-threatening emergencies.
Can I call Nigeria from my browser?
Yes. Kinvo connects calls to Nigeria via WebRTC directly from Chrome, Firefox, Safari, or Edge. No app download. Sign up, add credits from $5, and dial +234 followed by the local number.