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🇬🇧 ➔ 🇳🇬UK to Nigeria Calling Guide

How to Call Nigeria
From the UK

Reaching Nigeria from the UK is straightforward. Dial 00 (the UK exit code), add 234 for Nigeria, then the number minus its leading 0. Intercalling connects you to Nigerian mobiles and landlines right inside your browser, with no app and no SIM. Your first call is on us, and after that you pay low per minute rates as you go with no subscription.

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Outbound: No dedicated number required.
Inbound: Requires US/Canada digital number ($2.14 to $5/month).
No apps: Works in Chrome, Safari, Edge, Firefox.

How to Dial

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Dialing Nigeria in Three Steps

Use the sequence below to reach any Nigerian landline or mobile in seconds.

UK Exit Code

Begin with 00. On a mobile, press and hold 0 until you see the + symbol.

NG Country Code

Add 234. This points your call toward Nigeria.

Area/Mobile Code

Enter the code without the leading zero.Example: dial 803... for an 0803 mobile.

Don't Forget to Drop the Zero

Local Nigerian numbers open with a '0', for example 01 for Lagos or 0803 for MTN. Dialing from the UK means you drop that zero.

Landline (Lagos)

+234 01 234 5678

Mobile (MTN)

+234 0803 123 4567

Nigeria City Codes

The main landline area codes across Nigeria.

City	Region	Area Code
Lagos	South West	01
Abuja	Central	09
Port Harcourt	South South	084
Ibadan	South West	02

City	Region	Area Code
Kano	North West	064
Benin City	South South	052
Kaduna	North West	062
Enugu	South East	042

Mobile Network Prefixes

Spot the carrier from the first 4 digits that follow the country code.

0803 / 0806 / 0703

MTN Nigeria

0805 / 0807 / 0705

Glo (Globacom)

0802 / 0808 / 0708

Airtel Nigeria

0809 / 0818 / 0909

9mobile (Etisalat)

Frequently Asked Questions

What does it cost to call Nigeria from the UK?

Traditional carriers tend to charge a lot for calls to Nigeria. Intercalling keeps it affordable with low per minute rates to MTN, Glo, and landlines, so you spend less to stay in touch.

How far apart are UK and Nigeria time zones?

Nigeria sits 1 hour ahead of the UK at GMT+1. While British Summer Time (BST) is in effect, the two share the same clock.

Can I reach MTN Nigeria numbers?

Yes. Intercalling connects to every Nigerian mobile network, including MTN, Glo, Airtel, and 9mobile, all with clear voice quality.

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Calling Nigeria from United Kingdom: what to know

Nigeria answers on the country code +234, with the capital in Abuja and most business concentrated around Lagos, Abuja and Port Harcourt. The working language for business is English (official); Hausa, Yoruba, Igbo, and local offices generally keep hours of 8:00 to 17:00. Lagos and Abuja traffic patterns differ, Lagos peak congestion is the 09:00 commute, lighter midday.

From United Kingdom the outbound access code is 00, so a manual dial reads 00 then +234 then the local number. Intercalling removes that step: the call goes through your browser, so there is nothing to install and no SIM card to swap when you travel between United Kingdom and Nigeria.

Most mobiles in Nigeria sit on operators such as MTN Nigeria, Globacom (Glo), Airtel Nigeria. Nigerian mobile numbers are 11 digits with leading 0, drop the 0 for international format.

Nigeria runs on UTC plus 1, and it does not observe daylight saving, so the time difference stays constant through the year.

How to dial Nigeria from United Kingdom

Dial the exit code 00

00 is the international access code used when dialing out of United Kingdom. On a mobile you can press and hold 0 to enter the plus sign instead.

Enter the country code +234

+234 routes the call to Nigeria.

Add the local number

Dial the destination number without its leading 0. For Lagos that means including the area code 1.

Rates to Nigeria (+234)

Pay as you go, billed per minute with no connection surprises. A sample 10 minute call is shown for each line type.

Line type	Per minute	10 minute call
Mobile	$0.6594	$6.59
Landline	$0.6465	$6.46

Line type

Per minute

10 minute call

Mobile

$0.6594

$6.59

Landline

$0.6465

$6.46

Rates as of 2026-07-05, in US dollars, and subject to change. The exact rate is always confirmed in the dialer before you connect.

Frequently asked questions

How do I call Nigeria from United Kingdom?+

Dial 00 then +234 followed by the local number without its leading 0. From a browser on Intercalling you simply enter the number and press call, with no exit code to remember.

What is the country code for Nigeria?+

The country code for Nigeria is +234. Lagos uses the area code 1.

What is the best time to call Nigeria?+

The destination is 1 hour ahead of you. Calling between 09:00 to 16:00 your time reaches Nigeria during its working day (10:00 to 17:00 local time).

Do I need to install an app to call Nigeria?+

No. Intercalling runs in your browser on Chrome, Safari, Edge and Firefox, so you can place the call without downloading anything or buying a phone number for outbound calls.

Can I receive calls as well?+

Outbound calls need no number. To receive inbound calls you add a US or Canada digital number, billed monthly, and answer it in the same browser tab.

How to Call Nigeria
From the UK

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