How to Call Nigeria from China
Calling Nigeria from China: 00 234 [local number].
Nigeria Country Code: +234
Quick answer
To call Nigeria from China, dial 00, then 234, then the local number without leading zeros. Example: 00 234 802 123 4567.
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Dialing format
00 234 802 123 4567
Exit code • Country code • Local number
Exit code
00
China's international dialing prefix
Country code
+234
Nigeria's international calling code
Local number
802 123 4567
Enter the local number without the country code
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+234 802 123 4567
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Whether you’re calling family, friends, or business contacts, knowing how to call Nigeria correctly helps your conversation start smoothly. This guide covers the essential dialing steps, including country and area codes that are easy to miss. By the end, you’ll be ready to connect confidently with anyone in Nigeria - whether you’re calling Abuja or anywhere else.
Step-by-Step Dialing Guide
Follow these simple steps to make a call to Nigeria from China
Dial the exit code for China
Start by dialing 00 (or use + on mobile). This is the international dialing prefix for China.
Add Nigeria's country code
Dial the country code +234 for Nigeria.
Enter the local phone number
Dial the local phone number in Nigeria (typically 8-10 digits, without any leading zeros).
Complete dialing format
Full format: 00 234 [local number] - For example: 00 234 612 345 678
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Calling Nigeria from China: Calling Code, Local Time & More
Calling Code
+234
Capital of Nigeria
Abuja
Region
Africa (Western Africa)
Currency of Nigeria
Nigerian naira (₦)
Nigeria Time Zones
UTC+01:00
Current time
Your time
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Nigeria
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Nigeria is --
Exit Code in China
00 (dial 00 (or + from mobile))
Route Dialing Pattern
00 234 802 123 4567
Best Calling Window (Origin Time)
N/A
City & Area Codes for Nigeria
| City / Region | Area Code |
|---|---|
| Aba | 234-82 |
| Abakaliki | 234-43 |
| Abeokuta | 234-39 |
| Abuja | 234-9 |
| Ado Ekiti | 234-30 |
| Agbor | 234-55 |
| Ahoada | 234-86 |
| Akure | 234-34 |
| Asaba | 234-56 |
| Auchi | 234-57 |
| Awka | 234-48 |
| Azare | 234-71 |
| Badagry | 234-1 |
| Bauchi | 234-77 |
| Benin | 234-52 |
| Birnin-Kebbi | 234-68 |
| Calabar | 234-87 |
| Damaturu | 234-74 |
| Edo | 234-52 |
| Enugu | 234-42 |
Show all 61 Nigeria area codes
| Gombe | 234-72 |
| Gusau | 234-63 |
| Hadejia | 234-78 |
| Ibadan | 234-2 |
| Ijebu Ode | 234-37 |
| Ikare | 234-50 |
| Ile Ife | 234-36 |
| Ilorin | 234-31 |
| Jalingo | 234-79 |
| Jos | 234-73 |
| Kaduna | 234-62 |
| Kafanchau | 234-61 |
| Kano | 234-64 |
| Katsina | 234-65 |
| Kontagora | 234-67 |
| Lafia | 234-47 |
| Lagos | 234-1 |
| Lokoja | 234-58 |
| Maiduguri | 234-76 |
| Makurdi | 234-44 |
| Minna | 234-66 |
| New Bussa | 234-33 |
| Niger Sate | 234-66 |
| Ogoja | 234-45 |
| Okitipupa | 234-59 |
| Onitsha | 234-46 |
| Oshogbo | 234-35 |
| Owerri | 234-83 |
| Owo | 234-51 |
| Oyo | 234-38 |
| Pank Shin | 234-70 |
| Port Harcourt | 234-84 |
| Sapele | 234-54 |
| Sokobo | 234-60 |
| Umuahia | 234-88 |
| Uyo | 234-85 |
| Warri | 234-53 |
| Wukari | 234-41 |
| Yenegoa | 234-89 |
| Yola | 234-75 |
| Zaria | 234-69 |
