🇳🇬 Houston to Nigeria Calling Guide

Call Nigeria
Country Code +234

Call Nigeria on +234 directly from your browser. There is no app to install, and outbound calls need no phone number.

Product facts

  • Outbound: No dedicated number required.
  • Inbound: Requires US/Canada digital number ($2.14 to $5/month).
  • No apps: Works in Chrome, Safari, Edge, Firefox.

Product facts: Calls to Nigeria

  • Outbound calling: Call worldwide instantly. No dedicated number required.
  • Inbound calling: To receive calls in your browser, a unique US or Canada digital number is required ($2.14 to $5/month).
  • App-free: Works directly in Chrome, Safari, Edge, or Firefox.
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How to Call Nigeria from USA

Dialing Nigeria from Houston is simple when you know the steps. Use +234 then the local number without the initial zero.

1

US Exit Code

Dial 011 from a US landline. On mobile or in web VoIP use the + sign. StartACall handles the connection automatically when you click Call.

2

Nigeria Code (+234)

Dial +234 to connect to Nigeria.

3

Area or Mobile Code

Remove the leading zero from local numbers. For example, 0803 123 4567 becomes +234 803 123 4567. For Lagos landlines dial +234 1 followed by the 7-digit number. Note: No carrier codes are required when calling from the USA

Dialing Examples

International dialing only needs the country code and the local number without the leading zero.

Landline (Lagos)
+234 1 2345678
Mobile (MTN/Airtel example)
+234 803 123 4567
Drop the initial 0 when dialing internationally

Nigeria City Codes

Common area codes for major Nigerian cities. Remember to omit the leading zero when dialing from the USA.

City Region Area Code
Lagos Southwest 1
Abuja Central 9
Port Harcourt Southsouth 84
Ibadan Southwest 2
Kano Northwest 64
City Region Area Code
Enugu Southeast 42
Benin City Southsouth 52
Kaduna Northwest 62
Ilorin Northcentral 31
Owerri Southeast 83
Mobile Numbers

International Mobile Rule

Most Nigerian mobile numbers start with a 0 locally and are 11 digits long including the 0. Drop the 0 and add +234 for international dialing.

Drop the Zero

Local mobile 0803 123 4567 becomes +234 803 123 4567 when calling from Houston or any other US city.

+234 803 123 4567

Landlines vs Mobiles

Landlines use shorter local numbers and an area code such as 1 for Lagos or 9 for Abuja. Mobile numbers keep their mobile prefix after removing the leading zero.

Example: +234 1 2345678 (Lagos landline)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the country code for Nigeria?

The country calling code for Nigeria is +234. Use this before the area or mobile number when dialing from the USA.

Do I need to include the leading zero?

No. When dialing internationally, drop the leading zero. For example 0803 123 4567 becomes +234 803 123 4567.

Can I call Nigerian mobile and landline numbers from my browser?

Yes. StartACall bridges WebRTC and the PSTN so you can call both mobile and landline numbers in Nigeria directly from your browser.

Do I have to install any software?

No. StartACall runs in your browser. Sign up, grant microphone access, and start calling immediately.

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Calling Nigeria: what to know

Nigeria answers on the country code +234, with the capital in Abuja and most business concentrated around Lagos, Abuja and Port Harcourt. The working language for business is English (official); Hausa, Yoruba, Igbo, and local offices generally keep hours of 8:00 to 17:00. Lagos and Abuja traffic patterns differ, Lagos peak congestion is the 09:00 commute, lighter midday.

Outbound calls on StartACall need no phone number and no app. You place them from the browser, and you only add a US or Canada number when you also want to receive inbound calls.

Most mobiles in Nigeria sit on operators such as MTN Nigeria, Globacom (Glo), Airtel Nigeria. Nigerian mobile numbers are 11 digits with leading 0, drop the 0 for international format.

Nigeria runs on UTC plus 1, and it does not observe daylight saving, so the time difference stays constant through the year.

How to dial Nigeria

  1. 1
    Start with the plus sign

    On a mobile, press and hold 0 to enter the plus sign. The plus sign works from any country, so you do not need to remember a local exit code.

  2. 2
    Enter the country code +234

    +234 routes the call to Nigeria.

  3. 3
    Add the local number

    Dial the destination number without its leading 0. For Lagos that means including the area code 1.

Rates to Nigeria (+234)

Pay as you go, billed per minute with no connection surprises. A sample 10 minute call is shown for each line type.

Line typePer minute10 minute call
Mobile$0.7087$7.09
Landline$0.6949$6.95

Rates as of 2026-06-06, in US dollars, and subject to change. The exact rate is always confirmed in the dialer before you connect.

Frequently asked questions

What is the country code for Nigeria?+

The country code for Nigeria is +234. Lagos uses the area code 1.

Do I need to install an app to call Nigeria?+

No. StartACall runs in your browser on Chrome, Safari, Edge and Firefox, so you can place the call without downloading anything or buying a phone number for outbound calls.

Can I receive calls as well?+

Outbound calls need no number. To receive inbound calls you add a US or Canada digital number, billed monthly, and answer it in the same browser tab.

Last reviewed June 2026Reviewed by the StartACall calling teamDialing rules cross checked against ITU international dialing procedures
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