Niger Country Code +227
Complete guide to calling Niger from the US and abroad
ISO-2: NE
ISO-3: NER
Africa
Capital: Niamey
Calling Information
- Dialing Code
- +227
- Exit Code (US)
- 011
- How to Call
- 011 + 227 + area + number
- Country TLD
- .ne
Geography
- Capital
- Niamey
- Continent
- Africa
- Area
- 1 km²
- Population
- 15,306,252
- Currency
- CFA franc
- Languages
- French (official language), Hausa, Djerma
Time & Communication
- Current Time
- 8:46 AM
- Time Zone
- UTC+1
- Mobile Penetration
- 42.2%
- Internet Penetration
- 4.3%
- Fixed-line Penetration
- 0.8%
How to Call Niger from the United States
Follow these simple steps to make an international call to Niger from a US landline or mobile phone:
1
Exit Code
011
US international prefix
2
Country Code
227
Niger
3
Area Code
XX
City/region code
4
Local Number
XXXX XXXX
Subscriber number
Example dialing format:
011 - 227 - area code - local number
Calling from a Mobile Phone
Replace 011 with the + symbol (press and hold 0):
+227 - area code - local number
Area Codes in Niger
Direct dial
Niger does not use city-specific area codes. Dial the country code +227 followed directly by the local number.
Neighboring Countries
Telecommunications in Niger
| Metric | Value (2016) |
|---|---|
| Mobile Subscriptions (per 100 people) | 42.2% |
| Mobile Subscriptions (total) | 8 |
| Fixed-line Subscriptions (per 100 people) | 0.8% |
| Fixed-line Subscriptions (total) | 160 |
| Internet Users (per 100 people) | 4.3% |
Penetration Rates (per 100 people)
Mobile
42.2%
Fixed-line
0.8%
Internet
4.3%
Niger on the Map
Frequently Asked Questions about Niger
What is the country code for Niger?
The country code for Niger is +227.
How do I call Niger from the US?
To call Niger from the US, dial 011 + 227 + area code + local number. From a mobile phone, use +227 instead of 011.
What time is it in Niger?
The current time in Niger is 8:46 AM (UTC+1).
What is the capital of Niger?
The capital of Niger is Niamey.