What is the country code for Nigeria?

The country code for Nigeria is +234. From the USA, dial 011 (or +), then 234, then the local number without the leading zero.

How do I call Nigeria from the USA?

Dial 011 234 and the number without the leading zero, or from your browser just enter +234 and the number. The exit code is added automatically.

How much does it cost to call Nigeria?

With Phonecall, calls to Nigeria start at 0.35 $/min for landlines and 0.33 $/min for mobiles. The exact rate is shown before you dial, with no subscription.

Nigeria Country Code: +234

The country code for Nigeria is +234. Here is how to dial the number correctly from the USA, with examples and the best time to call.

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Dialing information

Country code+234
LanguagesEnglish, Hausa, Yoruba, Igbo
Time zonesAfrica/Lagos
Phonecall rate$0.33/min

Landline$0.35/minMobile$0.33/min

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Calling format

Country code+234
Mobile format pattern+234 XXX XXX XXXX
Landline format pattern+234 XX XXXX XXXX
NotesOmit leading 0 when using country code; include area code where applicable.

Valid number patterns

Valid mobile number pattern

+234 XXX XXX XXXX

e.g. +234 802 123 4567

Valid landline number pattern

+234 XX XXXX XXXX

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Time difference

Nigeria is 5 to 6 hours ahead of United States, varying with daylight saving.

Best time to call: 03:00 to 12:00 your local time.

Dialing specifics for Nigeria

Nigeria observes a single time zone.
Drop the national trunk prefix 0 after +234 when calling from abroad.
Mobile numbers start with 070, 080, 081, 090, 091.
Emergency services: 112 or 199.

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Frequently asked questions

Common questions about calling Nigeria with the +234 country code.

What is the country code for Nigeria?: The country code for Nigeria is +234. From the USA, dial 011 (or +), then 234, then the local number without the leading zero.
How do I call Nigeria from the USA?: Dial 011 234 and the number without the leading zero, or from your browser just enter +234 and the number. The exit code is added automatically.
How much does it cost to call Nigeria?: With Phonecall, calls to Nigeria start at 0.35 $/min for landlines and 0.33 $/min for mobiles. The exact rate is shown before you dial, with no subscription.

Call planning

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Time zones in Nigeria

Africa/Lagos

Best times to call are typically 9 AM – 5 PM local time in Nigeria. Avoid calling during early morning (before 8 AM) or late evening (after 9 PM) local time.