Nigeria Calling Code
is +234
Connect with family and business partners in Lagos, Abuja, or Port Harcourt. The country code for Nigeria is +234. Call any MTN, Glo, Airtel, or 9mobile number directly from your browser.
How to Call Nigeria Step-by-Step
Calling Nigeria follows the standard international format. The most important rule is to drop the leading zero.
Exit Code
Dial your country's exit code.
011 for USA/Canada.
00 for UK/Europe.
(Or just use + on mobile/VoIP)
Nigeria Code (+234)
Dial +234. This routes your call to the Nigerian telecom network.
Area/Mobile Code
Dial the code without the first zero.
Example: For 0803, dial 803.
The "Drop the Zero" Rule
When calling Nigeria from abroad, you must always remove the leading '0' from the area code or mobile prefix.
Nigeria Mobile Network Prefixes
Identify the network provider by the first 4 digits (0xxx). Remember to drop the first '0' when dialing internationally.
| Network | Common Prefixes | International Dialing |
|---|---|---|
| MTN | 0803, 0806, 0813, 0810, 0814, 0816, 0703, 0706, 0903, 0906 | +234 803... |
| Glo | 0805, 0807, 0705, 0811, 0815, 0905 | +234 805... |
| Airtel | 0802, 0808, 0708, 0812, 0701, 0902, 0907 | +234 802... |
| 9mobile | 0809, 0817, 0818, 0909, 0908 | +234 809... |
Major Nigeria City Codes
Area codes for calling landlines in major Nigerian cities.
| City | Region | Area Code |
|---|---|---|
| Lagos | South West | 01 |
| Abuja | FCT | 09 |
| Ibadan | Oyo | 02 |
| Port Harcourt | Rivers | 084 |
| Kano | Kano | 064 |
| City | Region | Area Code |
|---|---|---|
| Benin City | Edo | 052 |
| Enugu | Enugu | 042 |
| Kaduna | Kaduna | 062 |
| Jos | Plateau | 073 |
| Warri | Delta | 053 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the country code for Nigeria?
The country calling code for Nigeria is +234. You must dial this after your country's exit code (011 for US, 00 for Europe) and before the area code.
Do I drop the zero when calling Nigeria?
Yes! This is crucial. If a number is 0803 123 4567 locally, you must dial +234 803 123 4567 from abroad. Dropping the leading zero ensures the call connects.
How do I call an MTN or Glo number from the US?
Dial 011 (US exit code) + 234 (Nigeria code) + the mobile prefix without the zero (e.g., 803, 805) + the 7-digit subscriber number.
What are the area codes for Lagos and Abuja?
Lagos is 01 (dial as +234 1...) and Abuja is 09 (dial as +234 9...). Remember to omit the zero when calling internationally.
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