Nigeria Dialing Code (+234)
The country calling code for Nigeria is +234. Type a local number below to get its international form, and see how to dial Nigeria from anywhere.
Type a local Nigeria phone number to see its international form.
Note Nigeria's exit code is 009. Drop the leading 0 of the area code from abroad: +234 1 234 5678.
How to dial Nigeria
The + in +234 stands for your local exit code (011 in the US and Canada, 00 across most of Europe, 009 in Nigeria itself). Any GSM mobile lets you dial the + directly.
Nigeria dialing reference
| Country calling code | +234 |
| ISO country code | NG |
| Region | Middle East & Africa |
| Trunk prefix | 0 |
| Exit / IDD code (from Nigeria) | 009 |
| Example number | 01 234 5678 |
| International format | +234 12345678 |
Calling Nigeria step by step
- 01 Start with your exit code — 011 in the US and Canada, 00 in the UK and Europe, or + on any mobile.
- 02 Dial the Nigeria country code 234.
- 03 Add the local number without its leading 0 trunk prefix — e.g. 12345678.
Frequently asked questions
What is the country code for Nigeria?
The country calling code for Nigeria is +234 (ISO code NG). You dial it after your own country's exit code — or type + on a mobile — before the local number.
How do I call Nigeria from the US?
From the United States, dial 011 (the US exit code), then 234 (the Nigeria country code), then the local number without its trunk prefix. For example: 011 234 12345678.
How do I call Nigeria from the UK or Europe?
From the UK and most of Europe, dial 00 (the exit code), then 234, then the local number. For example: 00 234 12345678. On any mobile you can dial +234 12345678 instead.
What is the format of a Nigeria phone number?
A typical Nigeria number looks like 01 234 5678. Nigeria's exit code is 009. Drop the leading 0 of the area code from abroad: +234 1 234 5678.