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Nigeria Phone Number Format
Country code +234 — Complete guide to Nigeria phone number formats, mobile and landline structures, and area codes.
How Nigeria Phone Numbers Are Written
Phone numbers in Nigeria have 10 digits after the country code +234.
Inside Nigeria a number is written with a leading 0, which makes 11 digits:
080X XXX XXXX.
Drop that 0 when you call from abroad or save the number in international format:
+234 80X XXX XXXX.
| Country code | +234 |
|---|---|
| Digits after +234 | 10 digits |
| Trunk prefix (domestic calls) | 0, dropped after +234 |
| Mobile numbers start with | 070–072, 080–081 or 090–091 |
| Exit code (to call abroad from Nigeria) | 009 |
| Dial from the US | 011 234 80X XXX XXXX |
Mobile vs. Landline Numbers
10 digits after +234, starting with 070–072, 080–081 or 090–091.
080X XXX XXXX at home+234 80X XXX XXXX international10 digits after +234. Landlines begin with an area code, for example New Bussa:
02033 XX XXXX at home+234 2033 XX XXXX internationalNigeria Number Types
| Type | Starts with | Written at home | International | From the US |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mobile | 070–072, 080–081 or 090–091 | 080X XXX XXXX |
+234 80X XXX XXXX |
011 234 80X XXX XXXX |
| Landline | 020 | 02033 XX XXXX |
+234 2033 XX XXXX |
011 234 2033 XX XXXX |
| Toll-free | 080 | 0800 XXXX XXXX |
+234 800 XXXX XXXX |
011 234 800 XXXX XXXX |
| Company number (UAN) | — | 0700 XXX XXXX |
+234 700 XXX XXXX |
011 234 700 XXX XXXX |
X stands for any digit. Source: libphonenumber metadata (phonenumbers 9.0.40), Google's open numbering data.
Checking a number from Nigeria? The phone number checker tells you if it is valid, mobile or landline, and gives its international format.
Dialing Tips
- Remove the leading 0: When dialing internationally, drop the trunk prefix (0) that is used for domestic calls in Nigeria.
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Use the + notation: From a US mobile phone, use
+234instead of011 234. - Verify the number length: Numbers in Nigeria have 10 digits after +234. If your call does not connect, check that no digit is missing or doubled.
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Save contacts in international format: Always store phone numbers with the full
+234prefix so they work from any country.
Nigeria Phone Number FAQ
How many digits does a phone number in Nigeria have?
Phone numbers in Nigeria have 10 digits after the country code +234. Written for domestic calls with the leading 0, a mobile number has 11 digits.
What do mobile numbers in Nigeria start with?
Mobile numbers in Nigeria start with 070–072, 080–081 or 090–091 when written for domestic calls. In international format the leading 0 is dropped: +234 80X XXX XXXX.
How do I write a phone number from Nigeria in international format?
Start with +234, then the national number without the leading 0. For example, a mobile number written 080X XXX XXXX at home becomes +234 80X XXX XXXX. From a US landline, dial 011 234 80X XXX XXXX.
What is the toll-free prefix in Nigeria?
Toll-free numbers in Nigeria start with 080, for example 0800 XXXX XXXX. Many toll-free numbers can't be reached from abroad.
How do I call the US from Nigeria?
Dial the exit code 009, then 1 and the 10-digit US number: 009 1 XXX XXX XXXX. From a mobile phone you can use + instead of 009: +1 XXX XXX XXXX.