Country calling code
+234 Nigeria country code
Nigeria’s international calling code is +234. To call a Nigeria number from another country, dial your exit code, then 234, then the local number without the leading 0.
- Calling code
- +234
- ISO 3166 code
- NG · 566
- Exit code (calling out)
- 009
- Trunk prefix (domestic)
- 0
- Number length
- 10–14 digits
- Time zones
- Lagos
- Local time
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How to call Nigeria
| Calling from | Dial |
|---|---|
| A mobile phone, anywhere | +234 802 123 4567 |
| United States & Canada | 011 234 802 123 4567 |
| UK, Europe & most countries | 00 234 802 123 4567 |
| Australia | 0011 234 802 123 4567 |
| Inside Nigeria | 0802 123 4567 |
Inside Nigeria, numbers are written with the trunk prefix 0 (for example 0802 123 4567). Drop that 0 when you dial from abroad.
Nigeria phone number format
A sample mobile number in Nigeria is written +234 802 123 4567 internationally, 0802 123 4567 locally, and +2348021234567 in the E.164 format that apps and websites store. Numbers are 10–14 digits long after the country code.
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Calling abroad from Nigeria
To call another country from a Nigeria landline, start with the exit code 009, then the destination country code. On a mobile phone, holding 0 to type + works everywhere and replaces the exit code.
Missed call from +234?
If you don’t know anyone in Nigeria, be careful with short missed calls from international numbers. “One-ring” scams hope you call back a premium-rate line. Don’t return the call, don’t share codes sent by SMS, and block the number if it keeps calling. A genuine contact will usually leave a message or text.
Frequently asked questions
Which country uses the +234 code?
+234 is the international calling code of Nigeria (NG). No other country uses it.
How do I call Nigeria from the United States?
Dial 011 (the US exit code), then 234, then the local number without the leading 0. From a mobile phone you can simply type +234 802 123 4567.
How many digits are in a Nigeria phone number?
National numbers in Nigeria are 10–14 digits long after the +234 country code. A typical mobile number looks like +234 802 123 4567.
Can I find the location of a +234 number?
Not from the number alone. Enter the number in AI Family Locator and send a location request. Live GPS location appears only after the owner installs the app and approves sharing. A number lookup shows only numbering details, not a current location.