Country code in Nigeria
This guide will break down the essential components needed to successfully place a call to Nigeria from anywhere else in the world.
A country code is essential for making international calls, whether you're trying to reach family, friends, a business, or a supplier in Nigeria. If you have questions about how to successfully call abroad, this guide can help you solve this problem and call to Nigeria no matter where you are in the world.
How do I call to Nigeria?
A key step in international dialing is knowing the correct phone code, which acts as a unique digital address for any country you wish to reach.
Use this calling code for Nigeria:
+234
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Now that you know international dialing code in Nigeria, we'll show you exactly how to put it all together.
Below is a phone number format example, so you know precisely how to call to Nigeria from anywhere in the world.
(+234)-(99)-(999)-(9999)
Why did my call to Nigeria not work?
- You forgot to use the exit code to dial out of your country
- You used the wrong country code or number code
- You forgot to drop the leading zero from the local phone number
- The phone number you're calling is a cell phone number that does not accept international calls or calls from certain carriers
What is an exit code and how to call internationally in Nigeria?
The Exit Code (or International Access Code) is the unique number sequence you must dial first to place any call outside of your current country's phone network.
The two most common exit codes globally are '00' and '011'. However, on most mobile phones today, you can substitute the exit code by simply starting your entire international number sequence with the universal '+' symbol.
Traveling frequently? Use a eSim or prepaid card
Two modern, cost-effective solutions for maintaining connectivity are utilizing a prepaid local SIM card upon arrival or, increasingly, adopting an eSIM (embedded SIM). These options provide access to local data and calling rates, ensuring you stay connected without incurring exorbitant charges or being dependent on patchy Wi-Fi.
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