Calling Nigeria: [exit code] 234 [local number].
Quick answer
To call Nigeria, dial your international exit code, 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
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.
Follow these simple steps to make a call to Nigeria from anywhere in the world
Start with your country's international dialing prefix (often 00 or 011, or use + on mobile).
Dial the country code +234 for Nigeria.
Dial the local phone number in Nigeria (typically 8-10 digits, without any leading zeros).
Full format: [exit code] 234 [local number] - For example: 00 234 612 345 678
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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 is --
Nigeria, located in Western Africa, is a nation with a rich identity. Its capital city, Abuja, serves as the administrative center for a population of approximately 224M.
The official currency is the Nigerian naira (₦). When calling Nigeria, the country code is +234. The country observes the UTC+01:00 time zone(s), and the primary language(s) spoken include English.
Population
224M
Population Rank
#5 of 230
Language Footprint
English
Time Zone Footprint
UTC+01:00
City/Area Code Coverage
61 locations listed
Dial Code Status
Exclusive code in dataset
Nigeria currently has a 10-digit local number pattern in this guide, with country code +234.
Use this route profile to plan a real international call to Nigeria, including dialing format, timing, and destination context.
From
Your location
To
Nigeria
For most international calls, start with your exit code or the plus sign, then dial +234 before the local Nigeria number.
Use Nigeria local business hours as the safest reference point before placing the call.
Nigeria is represented here by NG/NGA, Abuja, Western Africa, about 224M people, Nigerian naira (₦), and primary language context of English.
Destination calling code: +234. Destination time zones: UTC+01:00. Rate check: check live price before dialing.
This destination-first route depends on the caller's local exit code plus +234. For business calls, use Nigeria's local workday as the default timing reference.
Dialing sequence: exit code +234 local number. Business-hour window: Use destination business hours. Time relationship: N/A.
Destination market: Nigeria is in Western Africa, with Abuja as a main administrative center. Calls may reach family, companies, banks, hotels, clinics, or public offices across a market of about 224M. Primary language context: English. Local billing and everyday prices use Nigerian naira (₦).
Route context: This page is destination-first, so the most important planning variables are Nigeria's country code, local timezone, destination language context, and whether the number is mobile or landline.
| City / Region | Area Code | Full Dialing Pattern |
|---|---|---|
| Aba | 234-82 | +234-82 [local number] |
| Abakaliki | 234-43 | +234-43 [local number] |
| Abeokuta | 234-39 | +234-39 [local number] |
| Abuja | 234-9 | +234-9 [local number] |
| Ado Ekiti | 234-30 | +234-30 [local number] |
| Agbor | 234-55 | +234-55 [local number] |
| Ahoada | 234-86 | +234-86 [local number] |
| Akure | 234-34 | +234-34 [local number] |
| Asaba | 234-56 | +234-56 [local number] |
| Auchi | 234-57 | +234-57 [local number] |
| Awka | 234-48 | +234-48 [local number] |
| Azare | 234-71 | +234-71 [local number] |
| Badagry | 234-1 | +234-1 [local number] |
| Bauchi | 234-77 | +234-77 [local number] |
| Benin | 234-52 | +234-52 [local number] |
| Birnin-Kebbi | 234-68 | +234-68 [local number] |
| Calabar | 234-87 | +234-87 [local number] |
| Damaturu | 234-74 | +234-74 [local number] |
| Edo | 234-52 | +234-52 [local number] |
| Enugu | 234-42 | +234-42 [local number] |
| Gombe | 234-72 | +234-72 [local number] |
| Gusau | 234-63 | +234-63 [local number] |
| Hadejia | 234-78 | +234-78 [local number] |
| Ibadan | 234-2 | +234-2 [local number] |
| Ijebu Ode | 234-37 | +234-37 [local number] |
| Ikare | 234-50 | +234-50 [local number] |
| Ile Ife | 234-36 | +234-36 [local number] |
| Ilorin | 234-31 | +234-31 [local number] |
| Jalingo | 234-79 | +234-79 [local number] |
| Jos | 234-73 | +234-73 [local number] |
| Kaduna | 234-62 | +234-62 [local number] |
| Kafanchau | 234-61 | +234-61 [local number] |
| Kano | 234-64 | +234-64 [local number] |
| Katsina | 234-65 | +234-65 [local number] |
| Kontagora | 234-67 | +234-67 [local number] |
| Lafia | 234-47 | +234-47 [local number] |
| Lagos | 234-1 | +234-1 [local number] |
| Lokoja | 234-58 | +234-58 [local number] |
| Maiduguri | 234-76 | +234-76 [local number] |
| Makurdi | 234-44 | +234-44 [local number] |
| Minna | 234-66 | +234-66 [local number] |
| New Bussa | 234-33 | +234-33 [local number] |
| Niger Sate | 234-66 | +234-66 [local number] |
| Ogoja | 234-45 | +234-45 [local number] |
| Okitipupa | 234-59 | +234-59 [local number] |
| Onitsha | 234-46 | +234-46 [local number] |
| Oshogbo | 234-35 | +234-35 [local number] |
| Owerri | 234-83 | +234-83 [local number] |
| Owo | 234-51 | +234-51 [local number] |
| Oyo | 234-38 | +234-38 [local number] |
| Pank Shin | 234-70 | +234-70 [local number] |
| Port Harcourt | 234-84 | +234-84 [local number] |
| Sapele | 234-54 | +234-54 [local number] |
| Sokobo | 234-60 | +234-60 [local number] |
| Umuahia | 234-88 | +234-88 [local number] |
| Uyo | 234-85 | +234-85 [local number] |
| Warri | 234-53 | +234-53 [local number] |
| Wukari | 234-41 | +234-41 [local number] |
| Yenegoa | 234-89 | +234-89 [local number] |
| Yola | 234-75 | +234-75 [local number] |
| Zaria | 234-69 | +234-69 [local number] |
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