Nigeria Country Code: +234
The international calling code for Nigeria is +234. You need this code to dial any phone number in Nigeria from another country. This code is assigned by the International Telecommunication Union (ITU) under the E.164 standard. Below you will find everything you need to successfully place a call to Nigeria, including the correct number format, trunk prefix, and worked examples.
How to Call Nigeria from Abroad
Follow these steps to dial a phone number in Nigeria from any other country. The process is the same whether you are calling a landline or a mobile number.
- 1Dial the international access code or +
On a mobile phone, press and hold 0 to get the + symbol. From a landline, dial your country's exit code (00 from most of Europe, 011 from the US/Canada, 0011 from Australia). With Kinvo, simply type + in the dialer.
- 2Dial Nigeria's country code: 234
After the + or exit code, enter 234. This routes your call to Nigeria's telephone network.
- 3Drop the trunk prefix (0) from the local number
When a Nigeria number starts with 0 domestically, remove it when dialing internationally. The trunk prefix is only used for calls within Nigeria itself.
- 4Dial the remaining local number
Enter the area code (if applicable) and the subscriber number. The complete international number should look like this: +234 802 123 4567
Nigeria Phone Number Format
Landline Numbers
Landline numbers in Nigeria typically include an area code that identifies the city or region, followed by the subscriber number. Domestically, these numbers are prefixed with 0 for long-distance calls. When dialing from abroad, replace the 0 with +234.
Mobile Numbers
Mobile phone numbers in Nigeria typically begin with 8 (after the country code). When calling a Nigeria mobile from abroad, remember to drop the leading 0 before the mobile prefix.
International Format Example
Dialing Example: Calling Nigeria
Suppose you want to call a Nigeria number that is written domestically with the trunk prefix 0. Here is how to convert it to the international format:
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With Kinvo, you can call landlines and mobiles in Nigeria directly from Chrome, Firefox, Safari, or Edge. No app to install, no subscription. Just sign up, add pay-as-you-go credits (starting from $5), and dial +234 followed by the local number.
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Frequently Asked Questions: Nigeria Country Code
What is the country code for Nigeria?
The international dialing code for Nigeria is +234. This code must be dialed before the local phone number when calling Nigeria from any other country. The ISO 3166-1 alpha-2 code for Nigeria is NG.
How do I call Nigeria from the United States?
From the US, dial 011 (the US exit code) followed by 234 (the Nigeria country code) and then the local number without the leading 0. Alternatively, dial +234 from a mobile phone. For example: +234 802 123 4567.
Do I need to drop the 0 when calling Nigeria internationally?
Yes. When calling Nigeria from abroad, you must remove the leading 0 (trunk prefix) from the beginning of the number and replace it with the country code +234. This trunk prefix is only used for domestic long-distance calls within Nigeria.
What do Nigeria mobile numbers start with?
Mobile phone numbers in Nigeria typically start with 8 after the country code +234. When dialing from abroad, the full mobile number would begin with +234 8...
Can I call Nigeria from my browser?
Yes. Kinvo allows you to call any phone number in Nigeria directly from your web browser using WebRTC technology. No app download or installation is required. Simply create a free account, add credits (from $5), and dial +234 followed by the local number. Calls include HD voice quality and end-to-end encryption.
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