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Nigeria country code: +234

To call Nigeria from abroad, dial +234 and then the local number. If the local number starts with 0, drop that 0.

How to dial Nigeria

  1. 1. Start with +234. On a mobile, hold 0 for +. On a landline, dial your exit code first (00 in most countries, 011 from the US and Canada).
  2. 2. Adjust the local number. If the local number starts with 0, drop that 0.
  3. 3. Dial the rest. Or skip the formatting: pick Nigeriain Kitaphone's dialer and it adds +234 for you.

Dialing examples

Mobile
0802 123 4567 → +234 802 123 4567
Landline
Dial the area code without its leading 0, then the number.

Nigeria at a glance

Country code
+234
Main language
English
Time zone
UTC+1 all year
Kitaphone rate
$0.32/min landline · $0.33/min mobile
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Questions about calling Nigeria

What is the country code for Nigeria?
+234. From outside Nigeria, dial +234 and then the local number. If the local number starts with 0, drop that 0.
How do I dial a mobile number in Nigeria from abroad?
Write it in international form: 0802 123 4567 becomes +234 802 123 4567.
Do I drop the leading 0 when calling Nigeria?
Yes. Numbers in Nigeria are written locally with a leading 0, which you leave out after +234.
What time zone is Nigeria in?
UTC+1 all year. Check the local time before you call.
What language is spoken in Nigeria?
The main language is English.
How much does it cost to call Nigeria?
$0.32 per minute to landlines and $0.33 per minute to mobiles, billed in whole minutes from prepaid credit. No subscription and no connection fee.
Does the person in Nigeria need an app?
No. Kitaphone calls the ordinary phone network, so the call arrives on their normal mobile or landline. They need no app, no account and no internet connection.

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