How to Call
Nigeria from Canada
Nigeria sits behind the +234 country code when you call from Canada. Intercalling drops the long dial strings and the downloads, so you reach Nigeria from a browser tab at a low per minute rate.
What you get
- Outbound: Call out without owning a number.
- Inbound: Needs a US/Canada digital number ($2.14 to $5/month).
- No apps: Runs in Chrome, Safari, Edge, Firefox.
Calling Nigeria from Canada Step by Step
Use the steps below to reach any Nigerian number from a Canadian landline, a mobile, or straight through Intercalling.
Exit Code (011)
Dial 011 first. Canada and the US both use this exit code to place international calls.
(On mobile or VoIP, the + sign replaces it)
Nigeria Code (234)
Dial 234, the code that routes your call onto the Nigerian telecom network.
Area Code & Number
Finish with the area code or mobile prefix.Heads up: Leave off the leading zero!
Why You Drop the Leading Zero
Every Nigerian area code and mobile prefix opens with a '0' (for example 01 for Lagos, 0803 for MTN). Dialing from outside the country, you must remove this zero.
Nigeria City Codes
These area codes cover landline calls. Just drop the '0' once you are dialing from abroad.
| City | Region | Area Code |
|---|---|---|
| Lagos | South West | 01 |
| Abuja | FCT | 09 |
| Port Harcourt | Rivers | 084 |
| Kano | North West | 064 |
| Ibadan | Oyo | 02 |
| City | Region | Area Code |
|---|---|---|
| Benin City | Edo | 052 |
| Kaduna | North West | 062 |
| Enugu | South East | 042 |
| Jos | Plateau | 073 |
| Calabar | Cross River | 087 |
Nigeria Mobile Prefixes
Spot the carrier from its prefix. Add +234 ahead of these numbers and drop the first 0.
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International Rates
Canadian carriers pile steep fees onto every call to Nigeria. Intercalling routes around those charges with WebRTC, putting you through to Lagos and Abuja for just pennies a minute.
- No calling cards or PINs to memorize
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the exit code for Canada?
Canada's exit code is 011. From a landline you punch it in ahead of the country code (+234). On a mobile or a VoIP service like Intercalling, the '+' symbol does the same job.
How do I call a mobile number in Nigeria?
Nigerian mobile numbers open with a 0, such as 0803. Calling from Canada, you cut that first zero and dial +234 803... then the rest of the digits.
Are calls to Nigeria included in my Canadian plan?
Usually not. Most Canadian plans from Rogers, Bell, Fido and the rest bill extra for international calls to Africa, frequently above $1.50/minute. Intercalling gives you a pay as you go option that costs far less.
Can I call landlines in Lagos and Abuja?
Yes. Intercalling reaches both landlines, like Lagos 01, and mobiles, like MTN 0803.
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