Country Code +234

Nigeria uses the international dialing code +234

+234

Which Country Has Code +234?

Nigeria uses the international dialing code +234.

Looking for US area code 234?

234 is also a US area code in Ohio. A US number looks like (234) XXX-XXXX or +1 234 XXX XXXX. A number starting with +234 (no 1 in front) is an international call to Nigeria.

How to Call a +234 Number from the US

Numbers in Nigeria have 10 digits after +234. At home they are written with a leading 0; leave it out after +234 or 011 234.

Number	From a US landline	From a mobile
Mobile starts with 070–072, 080–081 or 090–091	`011 234 80X XXX XXXX`	`+234 80X XXX XXXX`
Landline starts with 020	`011 234 2033 XX XXXX`	`+234 2033 XX XXXX`
Toll-free starts with 080	`011 234 800 XXXX XXXX`	`+234 800 XXXX XXXX`

X stands for any digit. Toll-free numbers often can't be reached from abroad. Full list of number types: Nigeria phone number format.

Got a Call From +234?

A number starting with +234 is registered in Nigeria. If you know someone there, it may be them. If you don't, be careful before you call back.

Reading a +234 number

•Mobile if the digits after +234 start with 70–72, 81 or 90–91 (+234 80X XXX XXXX).
•Landlines start with an area code, for example +234 2033 XX XXXX for New Bussa.
•Local time: 11:22 AM in Abuja right now.

•Don't call back a number you don't recognize. One-ring scams hang up after a ring or two so you return the call, which can add a per-minute charge on top of an international rate.
•Caller ID can be faked. The code shown is not proof of where the caller really is.
•Real callers leave a message. If it matters, they'll text, email or leave a voicemail. Otherwise, block the number.

Country Code +234 FAQ

Which country has country code 234?

+234 is the country code of Nigeria. Numbers have 10 digits after +234.

Is a +234 number a mobile or a landline?

In Nigeria, mobile numbers start with 70–72, 80–81 or 90–91 after +234, for example +234 80X XXX XXXX. Landlines start with an area code, such as +234 2033 XX XXXX for New Bussa.

What time is it in Nigeria right now?

It is 11:22 AM on Tuesday in Abuja (UTC+1), 5 hours ahead of New York. To reach someone between 9 AM and 8 PM there, call between 4:00 AM–3:00 PM EDT.

How do I call a +234 number from the US?

From a US landline, dial 011 234 80X XXX XXXX, without the leading 0 used inside Nigeria. From a mobile, dial +234 80X XXX XXXX.

I got a call from +234. Should I call back?

Not if you don't recognize the number. Calling back +234 is an international call. Caller ID can be faked, and a real caller will leave a message.

Nigeria Quick Info

Country	Nigeria
Dialing Code	+234
ISO-2 Code	`ng`
ISO-3 Code	`NGA`
Capital	Abuja
Continent	Africa
Population	237,527,782
Currency	Nigerian naira
Domain	`ng`

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Time in Abuja

11:22 AM

Tuesday · UTC+1 · 5 hours ahead of New York

To reach someone between 9 AM and 8 PM there, call between 4:00 AM–3:00 PM EDT (1:00 AM–12:00 PM PDT).