🇳🇬 How to Call Nigeria from US
Complete guide to calling Nigeria from the United States. Learn the dialing format, country code, and how to save up to 95% on your calls.
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Quick Reference: Dial Nigeria
011 + 234 + number
011 is the US exit code
+234 + number
+ replaces exit code on mobile
Step-by-Step: How to Call Nigeria
Follow these steps to dial Nigeria from any US phone
Dial the US Exit Code: 011
This tells your phone carrier you're making an international call. From a cell phone, you can press and hold 0 to get the + symbol instead.
Dial Nigeria's Country Code: 234
This routes your call to Nigeria. Every country has a unique code - Nigeria's is +234.
Dial the Local Number
Enter the full local number including any area or city code. Don't include the leading 0 if the local format uses one.
Example: Calling Nigeria
Let's call a Nigeria number: 12345678
011-234-12345678
+23412345678
Breakdown: 011 (US exit code) + 234 (Nigeria code) + 12345678 (local number)
Nigeria Phone Number Format
Understanding Nigeria phone numbers
+234 XX XXXX XXXX
011-234-XX-XXXX-XXXX
Note: Drop the leading 0 when calling from abroad. Nigerian mobile numbers are 11 digits locally (starting with 0). Internationally, dial +234 followed by 10 digits. For example, 0803-123-4567 becomes +234-803-123-4567. Lagos landline: +234-1-XXX-XXXX.
Nigeria Quick Facts
Capital
Abuja
Language
English
Currency
NGN
Timezone
UTC+1
Tips for Calling Nigeria
Nigeria is 6 hours ahead of US Eastern Time (5 hours during US daylight saving). Business hours are Monday through Friday, 8 AM to 5 PM. The best time to call from the US is morning ET. Mobile is the primary communication method in Nigeria — there are very few functional landlines. Call quality can vary, especially during peak hours or to rural areas.
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Calling Nigeria FAQ
How do I call Nigeria from the US?
From a US phone, dial 011 + 234 + local number. From a US cell phone, you can also dial +234 + local number using the + symbol.
What is the country code for Nigeria?
The country code for Nigeria is +234. When dialing from the US, use 011 as the exit code before the country code.
What does 011 mean when calling internationally?
011 is the US international access code (exit code). It tells your phone carrier that you're placing an international call. Different countries have different exit codes - for example, the UK uses 00.
How much does it cost to call Nigeria?
With InternationalCall, calls to Nigeria cost $0.25/min for mobile and $0.27/min for landline. Traditional carriers charge $1.50-3.00/min plus connection fees.
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