🇬🇧 ➔ 🇳🇬UK to Nigeria Calling Guide

How to Call Nigeria
From the UK

To call Nigeria from the UK, dial 00 (the UK exit code), then 234 (Nigeria), then the number without its leading 0. With StartACall you reach Nigerian mobiles and landlines straight from your browser, no app and no SIM. Your first call is free, then it is pay as you go with no subscription.

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  • Inbound: Requires US/Canada digital number ($2.14 to $5/month).
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Step-by-Step: Calling Nigeria

Follow these steps to connect to any landline or mobile in Nigeria.

1

UK Exit Code

Dial 00. Or simply press and hold 0 on your mobile to get the + sign.

2

NG Country Code

Dial 234. This routes your call to Nigeria.

3

Area/Mobile Code

Dial the code without the leading zero.Ex: Dial 803... for 0803 mobile.

Remember: Drop the Zero

Nigerian numbers start with '0' (e.g., 01 for Lagos, 0803 for MTN). When calling from the UK, you must remove this zero.

Landline (Lagos)
+234 01 234 5678
Mobile (MTN)
+234 0803 123 4567

Nigeria City Codes

Major area codes for landlines.

CityRegionArea Code
LagosSouth West01
AbujaCentral09
Port HarcourtSouth South084
IbadanSouth West02
CityRegionArea Code
KanoNorth West064
Benin CitySouth South052
KadunaNorth West062
EnuguSouth East042

Mobile Network Prefixes

Identify the operator by the first 4 digits (after country code).

0803 / 0806 / 0703
MTN Nigeria
0805 / 0807 / 0705
Glo (Globacom)
0802 / 0808 / 0708
Airtel Nigeria
0809 / 0818 / 0909
9mobile (Etisalat)

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does it cost to call Nigeria from UK?

Calls to Nigeria can be very expensive with standard carriers. StartACall offers competitive rates to MTN, Glo, and landlines, allowing you to stay connected for less.

What is the time difference between UK and Nigeria?

Nigeria is 1 hour ahead of the UK (GMT+1). During British Summer Time (BST), the time is the same.

Can I call MTN Nigeria numbers?

Yes, you can call any mobile network in Nigeria including MTN, Glo, Airtel, and 9mobile using our service with excellent voice quality.

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Calling Nigeria from United Kingdom: 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.

From United Kingdom the outbound access code is 00, so a manual dial reads 00 then +234 then the local number. StartACall removes that step: the call goes through your browser, so there is nothing to install and no SIM card to swap when you travel between United Kingdom and Nigeria.

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 from United Kingdom

  1. 1
    Dial the exit code 00

    00 is the international access code used when dialing out of United Kingdom. On a mobile you can press and hold 0 to enter the plus sign instead.

  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.

Best time to call Nigeria

The destination is 1 hour ahead of you.

United Kingdom clock (UTC)
09:00 to 16:00
Nigeria clock (UTC plus 1)
10:00 to 17:00

Place the call inside this window and both you and the person in Nigeria are within normal working hours.

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$0.7322$7.32
Landline$0.7179$7.18

Rates as of 2026-07-06, in US dollars, and subject to change. The exact rate is always confirmed in the dialer before you connect.

Frequently asked questions

How do I call Nigeria from United Kingdom?+

Dial 00 then +234 followed by the local number without its leading 0. From a browser on StartACall you simply enter the number and press call, with no exit code to remember.

What is the country code for Nigeria?+

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

What is the best time to call Nigeria?+

The destination is 1 hour ahead of you. Calling between 09:00 to 16:00 your time reaches Nigeria during its working day (10:00 to 17:00 local time).

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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