🇳🇬USA to Nigeria Calling Guide

Call Nigeria from USA
Dial +234

Reach Nigeria (+234) from United States straight in your browser. Outbound calls need no phone number, and you only add one when you also want to receive calls.

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  • Inbound: Requires US/Canada digital number ($2.14 to $5/month).
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How to Call Nigeria from USA

Follow this simple dialing format to reach any number in Nigeria from the United States.

Step 1
011
US Exit Code
Step 2
+234
Nigeria Country Code
Step 3
Area Code
e.g., 1 for Lagos
Step 4
Number
Subscriber Number

Important: Drop the Leading Zero

When calling Nigeria from abroad, you must remove the first '0' from the area code or mobile prefix.

If local number is:
0803 123 4567
You dial:
+234 803 123 4567

Mobile Networks & Prefixes

Identify the network by its prefix. We support calls to all Nigerian carriers.

MTN

0803, 0806, 0703, 0903, 0906

Glo

0805, 0807, 0705, 0815, 0905

Airtel

0802, 0808, 0708, 0812, 0902

9mobile

0809, 0817, 0818, 0909

Major Nigeria Area Codes

CityRegionArea Code
LagosLagos State01
AbujaFCT09
Port HarcourtRivers084
IbadanOyo02
KanoKano State064
Benin CityEdo052
KadunaKaduna State062
EnuguEnugu State042
JosPlateau073
AbaAbia082

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the country code for Nigeria?

The country calling code for Nigeria is +234. You must dial this after the US exit code (011) or by using the '+' symbol on mobile/VoIP.

How do I call a Nigerian mobile number from the US?

To call a Nigerian mobile (e.g., 0803 123 4567) from the US, dial: 011 + 234 + 803 123 4567. Note that you must drop the first '0' of the mobile number.

How much does it cost to call Nigeria from USA?

Traditional carriers can charge $0.50-$2.00/minute. With StartACall, you can call Nigeria for a fraction of that cost using our VoIP technology, with no connection fees.

Can I call MTN and Glo numbers?

Yes, StartACall connects to all major Nigerian networks including MTN, Glo, Airtel, and 9mobile with premium voice quality.

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Calling Nigeria from United States: 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 States the outbound access code is 011, so a manual dial reads 011 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 States 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 States

  1. 1
    Dial the exit code 011

    011 is the international access code used when dialing out of United States. 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 6 hours ahead of you.

United States clock (UTC minus 5)
09:00 to 11:00
Nigeria clock (UTC plus 1)
15:00 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 States?+

Dial 011 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 6 hours ahead of you. Calling between 09:00 to 11:00 your time reaches Nigeria during its working day (15:00 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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