Calling Oman from Nigeria: 009 968 [local number].
Quick answer
To call Oman from Nigeria, dial 009, then 968, then the local number without leading zeros. Example: 009 968 9212 3456.
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Dialing format
009 968 9212 3456
Exit code • Country code • Local number
Whether you’re calling family, friends, or business contacts, knowing how to call Oman 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 Oman - whether you’re calling Muscat or anywhere else.
Follow these simple steps to make a call to Oman from Nigeria
Start by dialing 009 (or use + on mobile). This is the international dialing prefix for Nigeria.
Dial the country code +968 for Oman.
Dial the local phone number in Oman (typically 8-10 digits, without any leading zeros).
Full format: 009 968 [local number] - For example: 009 968 612 345 678
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Calling Code
+968
Capital of Oman
Muscat
Region
Asia (Western Asia)
Currency of Oman
Omani rial (ر.ع.)
Oman Time Zones
UTC+04:00
Current time
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Oman, located in Western Asia, is a nation with a rich identity. Its capital city, Muscat, serves as the administrative center for a population of approximately 5.3M.
The official currency is the Omani rial (ر.ع.). When calling Oman, the country code is +968. The country observes the UTC+04:00 time zone(s), and the primary language(s) spoken include Arabic.
Population
5.3M
Population Rank
#118 of 230
Language Footprint
Arabic
Time Zone Footprint
UTC+04:00
City/Area Code Coverage
4 locations listed
Dial Code Status
Exclusive code in dataset
Oman currently has a 8-digit local number pattern in this guide, with country code +968.
Exit Code in Nigeria
009 (dial 009 (or + from mobile))
Nigeria Country Code
+234
Route Dialing Pattern
009 968 9212 3456
Capital Time Difference
3h destination ahead
Best Calling Window (Origin Time)
06:00-15:00
Currency Pair
Nigerian naira (₦) -> Omani rial (ر.ع.)
Primary languages: Nigeria (English) and Oman (Arabic).
Shared language overlap: No direct overlap in primary language list. Primary timezones: Nigeria (UTC+01:00) and Oman (UTC+04:00).
Use this route profile to plan a real call from Nigeria to Oman, including the exit code, destination country code, time difference, and local context.
From
Nigeria
To
Oman
For dialing this route, callers in Nigeria usually start with 009 or the plus sign, then dial +968 before the local Oman number.
Nigeria's primary timezone in this dataset is UTC+01:00, while Oman's is UTC+04:00. A practical origin-time calling window is 06:00-15:00.
Nigeria callers are represented by NG/NGA, with Abuja as a capital reference point, Western Africa, 224M people, Nigerian naira (₦), and primary language context of English.
Origin exit prefix: 009 or + from mobile. Origin country code: +234. Origin time zones: UTC+01:00.
Oman is represented here by OM/OMN, Muscat, Western Asia, about 5.3M people, Omani rial (ر.ع.), and primary language context of Arabic.
Destination calling code: +968. Destination time zones: UTC+04:00. Rate check: check live price before dialing.
This route combines Nigeria's outbound dialing rules with Oman's destination numbering and local schedule. The primary timezone relationship is 3h destination ahead, and the recommended origin-time window is 06:00-15:00.
Dialing sequence: 009 968 local number. Business-hour window: 06:00-15:00. Time relationship: 3h destination ahead.
Destination market: Oman is in Western Asia, with Muscat as a main administrative center. Calls from Nigeria may reach family, companies, banks, hotels, clinics, or public offices across a market of about 5.3M. Primary language context: Arabic. Local billing and everyday prices use Omani rial (ر.ع.).
Route context: Nigeria is listed in Western Africa with a population of about 224M; Oman is listed in Western Asia with about 5.3M. The main listed languages differ: Nigeria (English) and Oman (Arabic). Currency context also changes across the route: Nigerian naira (₦) in Nigeria and Omani rial (ر.ع.) in Oman.
| City / Region | Area Code | Full Dialing Pattern |
|---|---|---|
| A Dakhliyah | 968-25 | +968-25 [local number] |
| Al Batinah | 968-26 | +968-26 [local number] |
| Dhofar | 968-23 | +968-23 [local number] |
| Muscat | 968-24 | +968-24 [local number] |
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