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How to call Nigeria

Country code +234

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Call any mobile or landline in Nigeria with the Evricall app. The app shows the price per minute before you call.

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Country code

Dial Nigeria

+234

Local time: UTC+1. Mobile numbers have 10 digits after the country code.

How to call Nigeria

Dial your country's exit code, then 234 (the country code for Nigeria), then the number without its leading 0. On a mobile you can type + instead of the exit code.

Calling fromExit codeDial
United States, Canada011011 234 802 123 4567
UK, most of Europe and Africa0000 234 802 123 4567
Australia00110011 234 802 123 4567
Any mobile++234 802 123 4567

Example mobile number: 802 123 4567. Source: libphonenumber-js 1.13.15 (Google libphonenumber metadata).

Phone numbers in Nigeria

Nigeria country code: mobile and landline prefixes and number formats.

Time in Nigeria

Nigeria is on UTC+1. Early evening, after work and before late dinner, is usually the easiest time to reach family.

Source: countries-and-timezones 3.11.0 (IANA tz database).

Ways to call Nigeria today

WhatsApp, Viber, Signal and similar apps cost nothing per minute, but only when both phones have mobile data or Wi-Fi. To reach an ordinary mobile or landline in Nigeria you need a calling service that connects to the phone network there. Evricall does that: the call rings their normal phone.

Questions about calling Nigeria

What is the country code for Nigeria?

+234. Dial your exit code or +, then 234, then the local number without its leading 0.

How do I call Nigeria from the US or Canada?

Dial 011 234 802 123 4567. 011 is the exit code from the US and Canada.

How do I call Nigeria from the UK or Europe?

Dial 00 234 802 123 4567. On a mobile you can dial +234 802 123 4567 instead.

How many digits does a Nigeria mobile number have?

10 digits after the country code +234, for example +234 802 123 4567.

What time zone is Nigeria in?

UTC+1.

Can I call Nigeria with Evricall?

Yes. Install the Evricall app, add credit and dial any mobile or landline in Nigeria. The app shows the price per minute before you call.

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