Country calling codes · zone 2: Africa & a few Atlantic islands
Nigeria Country Code
+234
The country code for Nigeria is +234. To call Nigeria from abroad, dial your international exit code, then 234, then the local number without its leading zero.
+234
International calling code
.ng
Internet domain
NG / NGA
ISO country codes
UTC+1
Time zone (Abuja)
How to call Nigeria from abroad
From a mobile phone
+ 234 123 456 789
Works from any country: hold 0 for “+”.
From the US or Canada
011 234 123 456 789
011 is the North American exit code.
From the UK, EU and most countries
00 234 123 456 789
00 is the most common exit code.
From Australia
0011 234 123 456 789
Australia uses 0011 as its exit code.
Drop the leading 0 of the local number (the trunk prefix) when you dial from abroad. The example number 123 456 789 is illustrative.
Calling codes of neighbouring countries
Cameroon — +237
Niger — +227
Benin — +229
Chad — +235Frequently asked questions
What is the country code for Nigeria?
The international calling code for Nigeria is +234.
How do I call Nigeria from the United States?
Dial 011 234 followed by the local number (drop any leading 0). From a mobile phone you can simply dial +234 and the number.
How do I call Nigeria from the UK or Europe?
Dial 00 234 and the local number without its leading 0 — or +234 from a mobile.
What is the internet domain of Nigeria?
The country-code top-level domain is .ng.
What time is it in Nigeria?
Nigeria (Abuja) is on UTC+1 — check the local time before you call.