Nigeria phone-number intelligence
Country code: +234 · ISO: NG/NGA
Nigeria phone number format
International format (E.164): +234 XXX XXX XXX
Format illustration only — each X stands for a digit; this is not a real subscriber number.
Domestic numbers in Nigeria are often written with a leading trunk prefix (usually 0) — drop it when dialling internationally.
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How to call Nigeria
To call Nigeria from abroad, dial your international access prefix — 00 from most of Europe, 011 from the US and Canada, or simply + on any mobile phone — then the country code +234 and the subscriber number.
Example: +234 XXX XXX XXX or 00 234 XXX XXX XXX
Line type breakdown
| Line type | Share |
|---|---|
| mobile | 70.0% |
| voip | 15.0% |
| fixed_line | 15.0% |
Top mobile carriers
| Brand | MCC-MNC |
|---|---|
| — | |
Most-seen OTP services
- Uber
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Frequently asked questions
What is the country code for Nigeria?
The country code for Nigeria is +234. Dial it after + or your international access prefix (00/011) when calling from abroad.
How do I call Nigeria from abroad?
Dial + or your international access prefix (00 in most of Europe, 011 from the US and Canada), then the country code +234 and the subscriber number — for example +234 XXX XXX XXX.
What is the phone number format in Nigeria?
Numbers in Nigeria are written in the international E.164 format starting with +234, for example +234 XXX XXX XXX (a format illustration, not a real number).
Country codes in the same region
- Chad (+235)
- Ghana (+233)
- Central African Republic (+236)
- Sierra Leone (+232)
- Cameroon (+237)
- Liberia (+231)
- Cape Verde (+238)
- Mauritius (+230)