**Dial Nigeria +234 — Step-by-Step**

> How to call Nigeria step by step: the exit code from your own country, the country code +234, the number format, and the mistakes that stop it connecting.

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# How to Call Nigeria (+234)

Country code, exit codes, phone number format, and common mistakes when calling Nigeria from abroad.

## Dialing format

How to dial from United States

### Calling Nigeria

Exit code

Country code

Area code

Local number

011 234 1 XXXX XXXX

Exit code

Dial this first to exit United States

Country code

Nigeria country code

Area code

City/region code

Local number

The subscriber number

From the United States, dial **011** to place an international call, then **234** for Nigeria, then the area code **1** (drop any leading 0), followed by the local number. With Telvio you dial the same format — no prefix change needed.

## Exit codes by source country

The exit code depends on where YOU are calling from. On mobile phones and VoIP apps, use + instead.

| Calling from | Exit code | You dial |
| --- | --- | --- |
| United States / Canada | 011 | 011 234 ... |
| United Kingdom | 00 | 00 234 ... |
| Australia | 0011 | 0011 234 ... |
| Most of Europe | 00 | 00 234 ... |
| Japan | 010 | 010 234 ... |
| From a mobile / VoIP app | + | +234 ... |

## Nigeria phone number format

Country code +234

Trunk prefix 0 (drop when dialing from abroad)

Example +234 1 234 5678

## Common mistakes

- ✕ Keeping the leading 0 when dialing from abroad. Drop it — it is only for domestic calls within Nigeria.
- ✕ Using the wrong exit code. Each country has its own (US: 011, UK: 00). On mobile, just use +.
- ✕ Forgetting the country code +234. Without it, the call will fail or route locally.

## Calling rates to Nigeria

Landline

$0.32/min

Mobile

$0.32/min

[Rate calculator and details](https://telvio.app/call/nigeria/)

## Country codes that get mistaken for +234

A wrong country code does not fail cleanly. It connects — to a stranger in another country — and it bills. These are the codes a caller most plausibly dials instead of +234 when calling Nigeria.

- +230MauritiusOne digit away[Guide](https://telvio.app/how-to-call/mauritius/)
- +233GhanaOne digit away[Guide](https://telvio.app/how-to-call/ghana/)
- +237CameroonOne digit away[Guide](https://telvio.app/how-to-call/cameroon/)
- +244AngolaOne digit away[Guide](https://telvio.app/how-to-call/angola/)

The reliable habit is to store Nigeria numbers with the plus sign and the full code — +234 — rather than typing them each time. A number saved in full international form dials correctly from any country you happen to be in, and removes the whole class of mistake above.

## Calling out of Nigeria

To dial an international number from inside Nigeria, start with the exit code 009, then the destination country code, then the number without its own trunk prefix. The exit code belongs to the country you are calling FROM, not the one you are calling.

On a mobile, press and hold the 0 key until a plus sign appears and dial the number in full international form instead. The plus tells the network to work out the exit code itself, so the same saved number dials correctly whether you are at home or abroad — no need to remember 009 at all.

Within Nigeria, calls between cities need the local area code as well. We list all 5 of them with the full dial string for each. [All 5 area codes](https://telvio.app/area-codes/nigeria/)

## When to call Nigeria

What the clock reads in Nigeria when it is mid-morning, early afternoon and evening where you are. Highlighted cells fall between 9:00 and 21:00 local time at the other end.

*Local time in Nigeria for three common calling hours in five source cities*

| Calling from | Offset | 09:00 | 13:00 | 19:00 |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| New York | +6:00 | 15:00 | 19:00 | 01:00 |
| Los Angeles | +9:00 | 18:00 | 22:00 | 04:00 |
| London | +1:00 | 10:00 | 14:00 | 20:00 |
| Dubai | −3:00 | 06:00 | 10:00 | 16:00 |
| Sydney | −10:00 | 23:00 | 03:00 | 09:00 |

Offsets calculated for mid-January. Countries that observe daylight saving shift by an hour for part of the year — the planner works out today's offset from your own device.

## Other African destinations, cheapest first

Rates vary by more than a factor of ten inside a single region, because each one is set by what the operator at the far end charges to accept the call. Algeria is currently the cheapest place we publish a rate for near Nigeria.

- [Algeria+213from $0.20](https://telvio.app/call/algeria/)
- [Egypt+20from $0.28](https://telvio.app/call/egypt/)
- [Kenya+254from $0.40](https://telvio.app/call/kenya/)
- [Cameroon+237from $0.43](https://telvio.app/call/cameroon/)
- [Morocco+212from $0.48](https://telvio.app/call/morocco/)
- [South Africa+27from $0.49](https://telvio.app/call/south-africa/)
- [Senegal+221from $0.56](https://telvio.app/call/senegal/)
- [Ghana+233from $0.65](https://telvio.app/call/ghana/)

## Free tools

[All tools](https://telvio.app/tools/)

- [Price a call to Nigeria Any length, at the published rate, with per-minute rounding shown beside it.](https://telvio.app/tools/call-cost-calculator/?c=nigeria)
- [Best time to call Nigeria Your day and theirs, side by side, with today's daylight saving applied.](https://telvio.app/tools/best-time-to-call/?c=nigeria)
- [Online mic test Check your microphone level and hear yourself back before you dial.](https://telvio.app/tools/mic-test/)

## Frequently asked questions

What is the country code for Nigeria?

The country code for Nigeria is +234. Dial this after your exit code (or use + on a mobile) before the local number.

How do I call Nigeria from the United States?

From a landline: dial 011 + 234 + the local number. From a mobile or a VoIP app like Telvio: dial +234 + the local number — the + works from any country without knowing its exit code.

Do I need to drop the leading 0 when calling Nigeria?

Yes. Nigeria uses 0 as a trunk prefix for domestic calls. When dialing internationally, drop the leading 0 from the local number.

What is the exit code to call Nigeria from my country?

The exit code depends on where you are calling FROM, not the destination. The US uses 011, the UK and most of Europe use 00, Australia uses 0011. On any mobile phone or VoIP app, you can use + instead.

Can I call Nigeria mobile phones internationally?

Yes. Dial the country code +234 followed by the mobile number (without the leading 0). VoIP apps like Telvio make this easy — just enter the full number with country code.

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