To call Nigeria from the UK, dial +234 (or 00 234) followed by the Nigerian number with the leading 0 removed. Below is the exact format, worked examples for mobiles and landlines, and the cheapest way to make the call.
From the UK, every Nigerian number is dialled as:
+234 + the number without its leading 0
You can type +234 (works from any mobile) or the UK international exit code 00234. Nigeria's country code is 234.
Nigerian mobiles are written as 080X XXX XXXX (11 digits). Drop the 0 and add +234:
| Network | Local format | Dial from UK |
|---|---|---|
| MTN | 0803 123 4567 | +234 803 123 4567 |
| Airtel | 0802 123 4567 | +234 802 123 4567 |
| Glo | 0805 123 4567 | +234 805 123 4567 |
| 9mobile | 0809 123 4567 | +234 809 123 4567 |
Landlines have an area code starting with 0. Drop that 0 and add +234:
| City | Local format | Dial from UK |
|---|---|---|
| Lagos | 01 234 5678 | +234 1 234 5678 |
| Abuja | 09 234 5678 | +234 9 234 5678 |
| Port Harcourt | 084 234 567 | +234 84 234 567 |
| Ibadan | 02 234 5678 | +234 2 234 5678 |
See the full list of area codes in our Nigeria country code (+234) guide.
+234 803 123 4567.+234 1 234 5678.Dial +234 (or 00 234) then the Nigerian number with the leading 0 removed. Example: 0803 123 4567 becomes +234 803 123 4567.
Yes - after +234, drop the leading 0 of the number, for both mobiles and landline area codes.
UK networks charge around £1.50/min. Call2Naija via the TISA Home app is a flat 5.5p/min inclusive of VAT for landline and mobile - the cheapest honest pay-as-you-go rate, with full Caller ID relay.
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