Country Code +234
Nigeria uses the international dialing code +234
+234
Which Country Has Code +234?
Nigeria uses the international dialing code
+234.
How to Call Nigeria from the US
| Method | Dial Sequence | Example |
|---|---|---|
| From a landline | 011 + 234 + local number |
011-234-XXX-XXXX |
| From a mobile phone | +234 + local number |
+234-XXX-XXXX |
| Using a calling card | Access # + 011 + 234 + local number |
1-800-XXX + 011-234-XXX-XXXX |
Important: When dialing from a US landline, always start with
011 (the US international access code).
From a mobile phone, you can use the + symbol instead by pressing and holding the 0 key.
Step-by-Step Instructions
- Dial 011 — the US exit code for international calls
- Dial 234 — the country code for Nigeria
- Dial the local area code (if applicable, drop any leading 0)
- Dial the local phone number
Frequently Asked Questions
Nigeria uses the international dialing code +234.
This code is assigned to Nigeria by the International Telecommunication Union (ITU).
To call Nigeria from the US, dial
011 + 234 + local phone number.
From a mobile phone, you can also use +234
followed by the local number. The 011 prefix is the US
international access code required when calling from a landline.
Nigeria Quick Info
| Country |
Nigeria |
|---|---|
| Dialing Code | +234 |
| ISO-2 Code | ng |
| ISO-3 Code | NGA |
| Capital | Abuja |
| Continent | Africa |
| Population | 149,229,090 |
| Currency | Nigerian naira |
| Domain | ng |
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