How to call Nigeria: country code +234
The country code for Nigeria is +234. From a mobile phone, press +, then 234 and the number. From a landline, start with your own country's exit code.
Local time in Nigeria: --:--
Dial Nigeria from
From the United States, dial 011 (the exit code from the United States), then 234 (the country code for Nigeria), then the number without its leading 0.
Calling Nigeria from common countries
| Calling from | What to dial |
|---|---|
| From United States | Dial 011 (the exit code from the United States), then 234 (the country code for Nigeria), then the number without its leading 0. |
| From United Kingdom | Dial 00 (the exit code from the United Kingdom), then 234 (the country code for Nigeria), then the number without its leading 0. |
| From Canada | Dial 011 (the exit code from Canada), then 234 (the country code for Nigeria), then the number without its leading 0. |
| From Australia | Dial 0011 (the exit code from Australia), then 234 (the country code for Nigeria), then the number without its leading 0. |
| From India | Dial 00 (the exit code from India), then 234 (the country code for Nigeria), then the number without its leading 0. |
| From any mobile | Press +, then 234, then the number without the leading 0. |
Codes for Nigeria
| Country code | +234 |
|---|---|
| Exit code (to call abroad from Nigeria) | 009 |
| Trunk prefix | 0 |
| Time zone | Africa/Lagos |
Inside Nigeria, numbers start with the trunk prefix 0; drop it when calling from abroad.
Example number
| Type | Dialed inside Nigeria | Written for the world |
|---|---|---|
| Landline | 02033 12 3456 | +234 2033 12 3456 |
| Mobile | 0802 123 4567 | +234 802 123 4567 |
Example formats from the official numbering plans, not real numbers.
Questions people ask
What is the country code for Nigeria?
The country code for Nigeria is +234.
How do I call Nigeria from the United States?
From the US, dial 011 (the exit code from the United States), then 234 (the country code for Nigeria), then the number without its leading 0.
What is the exit code for calling abroad from Nigeria?
To call another country from Nigeria, dial 009 first. From a mobile you can press + instead.
What time is it in Nigeria now?
The clock on this page shows the current local time in Nigeria and whether it is a good time to call.
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Last updated October 21, 2026. Numbering data: ITU-T E.164 country codes via Google's libphonenumber; local time from the IANA time zone database.