How to Call Nigeria From the US
To call Nigeria from the United States, dial 011 + 234 + area code + local number from a US landline, or +234 + area code + local number from a mobile phone. Drop the leading 0 from the local number. Kinvo connects any Nigeria number from your browser at $0.78/min — no app, no subscription. For the dialing code itself and number-format reference, see the Nigeria country code page.
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.
Dial Nigeria from the US
011 is the US international exit code. 234 is Nigeria's country code. On a mobile phone, replace 011 with + (hold the 0 key).
Dialing Quick Reference
How to Dial Nigeria From the US — Step by Step
Dial 011 + 234 + area code + local number
From a US landline or carrier cell phone, dial 011 234 + local number. On a mobile phone you can replace 011 with +, giving +234 + local number. If the local Nigeria number starts with a leading 0, drop that 0 when dialing internationally.
Sign up for Kinvo
Create an account at kinvophone.com. Setup takes under a minute — no install required.
Add credits (from $5)
With $5 in credits, you can talk for approximately 6 minutes to Nigeria. Credits never expire.
Dial and call
Open the Kinvo dialer, type +234 followed by the local number, and click Call. Allow microphone access when prompted. Your call connects in under 3 seconds with HD audio quality.
What it costs
Calls to Nigeria with Kinvo start at $0.78/min plus a one-time $0.05 connection fee per answered call. No subscription, no minimums.
See the full rate breakdown for NigeriaNigeria Area Codes — Worked Examples
Here is how to convert a domestic Nigeria number into the international format Kinvo accepts:
| City | Domestic | Dial from abroad |
|---|---|---|
| Lagos | 01 XXX XXXX | +234 1 XXX XXXX |
| Abuja | 09 XXX XXXX | +234 9 XXX XXXX |
| Port Harcourt | 084 XXX XXXX | +234 84 XXX XXXX |
| Kano | 064 XXX XXXX | +234 64 XXX XXXX |
| Ibadan | 02 XXX XXXX | +234 2 XXX XXXX |
How to Call Nigeria From iPhone, Android, or a Landline
From an iPhone
Open the Phone app, press and hold 0 until a + appears, then type 234 followed by the local Nigeria number. Or use Kinvo in Safari — no dialer permissions needed.
From Android
Open your Phone app, long-press 0 to get +, then dial +234 + the number. In Chrome, open kinvophone.com and call directly without touching your carrier plan.
From a US Landline
Landlines don't have a + key, so use the full exit code: 011 234 then the local number. Check with your phone provider that international calling is enabled to avoid blocked calls.
How to Call Nigeria For Free
If the person you're calling in Nigeria has a smartphone with internet access, the cheapest way to call them is free: use WhatsApp, FaceTime, Telegram, Signal, or Google Meet. Both sides need the same app, and calls travel over the internet rather than the phone network — no per-minute fees, no country code needed.
For calling any regular Nigeria landline or mobile number — the kind that requires dialing +234 — there is no truly free option, because someone has to pay the termination fee to connect the call. Kinvo is the lowest-cost option for dialing Nigeria phone numbers, starting at $0.78/min with no subscription, compared to $1–$3/min at most US carrier rates.
Nigeria Calling Tips
Drop the leading 0 when dialing Nigerian numbers internationally. Mobile numbers are 11 digits starting with 070, 080, 081, 090, or 091. Most Nigerians use mobile phones, so mobile rates apply for the majority of calls. Nigeria is in the WAT time zone (UTC+1), same as Central European Time.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I dial Nigeria from the US?
From a US mobile phone, dial +234 followed by the local Nigeria number (long-press the 0 key to get the + sign). From a US landline, dial 011 234 and then the number. Drop any leading 0 from the local number.
Is +1 the same as 011?
No. +1 is the country code for the United States and Canada. 011 is the US international exit code used before dialing any foreign country code. To call Nigeria from the US, you use 011 + 234, not +1.
How do I call Nigeria from an iPhone?
Open the Phone app, press and hold the 0 key until a + appears, then dial +234 followed by the local Nigeria number. Or open kinvophone.com in Safari and call directly from the browser at $0.78/min.
Do I need to drop the leading 0 when dialing Nigeria?
Yes — when calling from outside Nigeria, drop any leading 0 from the local number after entering the country code. The leading 0 is the domestic trunk prefix and is only used for in-country calls.
How can I call Nigeria for free?
If the recipient has a smartphone with internet, use WhatsApp, FaceTime, Telegram, or Signal — free over data. For calling any regular Nigeria phone number, Kinvo is the cheapest option from $0.78/min.
Can I dial Nigeria from my browser without an app?
Yes. Kinvo works entirely in Chrome, Firefox, Safari, or Edge using WebRTC. No download, no SIM swap, no carrier add-on needed — just sign up and dial +234 + the local number.
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