Nigeria Dialing Code — +234
The country calling code listed for Nigeria is +234. This page contains 30 city or region entries from the site's reference data. The entries are selected examples, not a complete national numbering plan, a live phone-number check, or confirmation that a number is active.
How to format an international call to Nigeria
In international number notation, begin with +234 followed by the destination number in its international format. The access prefix used when dialing without + depends on the originating network. National trunk-prefix rules vary, so do not remove a leading zero unless the destination's current dialing instructions say to. See how to call internationally or the international dialing code guide.
Listed city and area-code entries for Nigeria
- Lagos — +234 1
- Kano — +234 64
- Ibadan — +234 2
- Kaduna — +234 62
- Port Harcourt — +234 84
- Benin City — +234 52
- Maiduguri — +234 76
- Zaria — +234 69
- Aba — +234 82
- Jos — +234 73
- Ilorin — +234 31
- Abuja — +234 9
- Onitsha — +234 46
- Warri — +234 53
- Enugu — +234 42
- Calabar — +234 87
- Uyo — +234 85
- Asaba — +234 56
- Owerri — +234 83
- Makurdi — +234 44
- Sokoto — +234 60
- Abeokuta — +234 39
- Akure — +234 34
- Bauchi — +234 77
- Ado-Ekiti — +234 30
- Oshogbo — +234 35
- Ikorodu — +234 1
- Umuahia — +234 88
- Katsina — +234 65
- Gusau — +234 63
What the listed city entries mean
These city and area-code records are the entries currently included in this local reference. They may not cover every city, number range, mobile service, or dialing rule in Nigeria. A country calling code helps route a call; it does not identify a caller's location or validate a complete number.
Related Nigeria references
- Browse all country dialing codes
- Nigeria postal codes
- How to call internationally
- International dialing code guide
- Identify a phone number's country and area code
- International Telecommunication Union numbering resources
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Nigeria's international dialing code?
Nigeria's country calling code in this reference is +234. The originating network determines the access prefix used to place an international call.
How do I call Nigeria from the United States?
From a US or Canadian phone line, 011 is a commonly used international access prefix; then use 234 and the destination number in its international format. Check the destination carrier's instructions before changing a leading zero or other national prefix.
Does this page show all city codes for Nigeria?
No. It shows 30 selected entries from the site's reference data. Verify complete, current dialing details with the destination telecom provider or numbering authority.
About Nigeria International Dialing
Country calling codes are part of the International Telecommunication Union's ITU-T E.164 numbering plan. See the ITU-T E.164 recommendation and this site's data methodology.