Dialling Code for Nigeria
How to call Nigeria from abroad
Facts last checked 9 October 2026.
The international dialling code for Nigeria is +234. To call Nigeria from the UK, dial 00 then 234, followed by the local number. From the US or Canada, dial 011 then 234. On a mobile phone you can simply dial +234 directly.
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Nigeria calling details
| Country code | +234 |
|---|---|
| Internet domain | .ng |
| Emergency number | 112 |
| Time zone | UTC+01:00 — check the time before you call |
| Capital | Abuja |
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Nigeria in context
- Nigeria covers 923,768 km², making it the 31st largest of the 196 countries on this site.
- Its population density of about 242 people per km² ranks 42nd of 196 (1st = most crowded).
- It shares a land border with 4 countries: Benin, Cameroon, Chad, Niger.
- With 223,800,000 people, Nigeria holds about 51.0% of the population of Western Africa.
- That is roughly 15.3% of the Africa total counted on this site.
- Traffic drives on the right, and calendars start the week on Monday.
- Nigeria is a member state of the United Nations.
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Calling Nigeria — FAQ
What is the international dialling code for Nigeria?
The dialling code for Nigeria is +234.
How do I call Nigeria from the UK?
To call Nigeria from the UK, dial 00 234 followed by the local number (drop any leading 0).
How do I call Nigeria from the US?
To call Nigeria from the US, dial 011 234 followed by the local number.
Do other countries share the +234 dialling code?
No — +234 is used exclusively by Nigeria.
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