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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

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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.