International dialing code for
Nigeria
+234
Africa·ISO NG
How to call Nigeria
From Europe
00 234 local-number
From US / Canada
011 234 local-number
From mobile (universal)
+234 local-number
Replace "local number" with the actual phone number, dropping any leading zero.
Dial code
+234
ISO-2
NG
Region
Africa
Flag
🇳🇬
Other countries in Africa
FAQ — Nigeria
What is the country code for Nigeria?
The international dialing code for Nigeria is +234. The ISO-3166 alpha-2 code is NG.
How do I call Nigeria from the US or Canada?
Dial 011 234 followed by the local number in Nigeria, dropping any leading zero. From a mobile, "+234…" also works.
How do I call Nigeria from Europe?
Dial 00 234 followed by the local number in Nigeria, dropping any leading zero. From a mobile, "+234…" also works.
What does the "+" mean before the code?
"+" is a universal placeholder for the international direct dialing (IDD) prefix on mobile phones. "+234…" works from any country because the phone replaces "+" with the local IDD prefix automatically (00 in Europe, 011 in the US).