Cheap Calls to Nigeria
Code +234
Reach family and colleagues in Lagos, Abuja, or Port Harcourt for just pennies a minute. Nigeria's country code is +234, and Intercalling rings any MTN, Glo, Airtel, or 9mobile line right from your browser.
Placing a Call to Nigeria, Step by Step
Dialing Nigeria uses the usual international format, and the single rule you cannot skip is to drop the leading zero.
Exit Code
Start with your country's exit code.
011 for USA/Canada.
00 for UK/Europe.
(On mobile or VoIP, simply press +)
Nigeria Code (+234)
Add +234. This hands your call to Nigeria's telecom network.
Area/Mobile Code
Enter the code without its first zero.
So 0803 becomes 803.
The "Drop the Zero" Rule
Whenever you call Nigeria from another country, always strip the leading '0' off the area code or mobile prefix.
Mobile Prefixes for Nigerian Networks
Spot the carrier from the first four digits (0xxx). And remember, that first '0' comes off for international dialing.
| Network | Common Prefixes | International Dialing |
|---|---|---|
| MTN | 0803, 0806, 0813, 0810, 0814, 0816, 0703, 0706, 0903, 0906 | +234 803... |
| Glo | 0805, 0807, 0705, 0811, 0815, 0905 | +234 805... |
| Airtel | 0802, 0808, 0708, 0812, 0701, 0902, 0907 | +234 802... |
| 9mobile | 0809, 0817, 0818, 0909, 0908 | +234 809... |
Area Codes for Major Nigerian Cities
Landline area codes for the biggest cities across Nigeria.
| City | Region | Area Code |
|---|---|---|
| Lagos | South West | 01 |
| Abuja | FCT | 09 |
| Ibadan | Oyo | 02 |
| Port Harcourt | Rivers | 084 |
| Kano | Kano | 064 |
| City | Region | Area Code |
|---|---|---|
| Benin City | Edo | 052 |
| Enugu | Enugu | 042 |
| Kaduna | Kaduna | 062 |
| Jos | Plateau | 073 |
| Warri | Delta | 053 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the country code for Nigeria?
Nigeria's calling code is +234. It comes right after your exit code (011 from the US, 00 from Europe) and before the area code.
Do I drop the zero when calling Nigeria?
Absolutely, and it matters. A local number shown as 0803 123 4567 should be dialed as +234 803 123 4567 from overseas. Drop that first zero and the call goes through.
How do I call an MTN or Glo number from the US?
Combine 011 (the US exit code), 234 (Nigeria's code), the prefix with its zero removed (such as 803 or 805), and the 7-digit subscriber number.
What are the area codes for Lagos and Abuja?
Lagos uses 01, which becomes +234 1... when dialing, and Abuja uses 09, dialed as +234 9.... Just leave off the zero for international calls.
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