🇳🇬 Nigeria Country Code
The country code for Nigeria is +234. Use this code when dialing Nigeria from abroad.
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+234
Nigeria Country Code
Nigeria Telephone System Details
Complete reference for Nigeria's phone infrastructure
Nigeria has one of Africa's largest mobile markets with over 220 million active lines. Major operators include MTN Nigeria (market leader with over 75 million subscribers), Airtel Nigeria, Globacom (Glo, the only indigenous operator), and 9mobile. 4G LTE services are expanding, though coverage is concentrated in urban areas. Nigeria's telecom sector has been a major driver of economic growth and financial inclusion through mobile money services.
| Country Code | +234 |
| International Prefix | 009 (used when calling out of Nigeria) |
| Trunk Prefix | 0 (drop this when dialing from abroad) |
| Number Length | 10 digits (excluding country code) |
| Mobile Prefixes | 70, 80, 81, 90, 91 |
| Emergency Number | 112 |
Special Dialing Rules
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.
How to Dial Nigeria
Use +234 when calling Nigeria from abroad
From United States
011 + 234 + number
011 is the US exit code
From United Kingdom
00 + 234 + number
00 is the UK exit code
From Mobile
+234 + number
+ works from any country
Example: Calling Nigeria
To call a Nigeria number like 12345678
011-234-12345678
00-234-12345678
+23412345678
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Nigeria Country Code FAQ
What is the country code for Nigeria?
The country code for Nigeria is +234. Use this code when dialing Nigeria from any other country.
How do I call Nigeria from the US?
From a US phone, dial 011 + 234 + local number. The 011 is the US international access code.
What does the + mean in +234?
The + symbol represents the international access code. On mobile phones, you can dial + directly. On landlines, replace + with your country's exit code (011 for US, 00 for UK).
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