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How to Call Nigeria from the UK (2026 Guide)

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.

Last updated June 2026

The dialling format

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.

Calling a Nigerian mobile

Nigerian mobiles are written as 080X XXX XXXX (11 digits). Drop the 0 and add +234:

NetworkLocal formatDial from UK
MTN0803 123 4567+234 803 123 4567
Airtel0802 123 4567+234 802 123 4567
Glo0805 123 4567+234 805 123 4567
9mobile0809 123 4567+234 809 123 4567

Calling a Nigerian landline

Landlines have an area code starting with 0. Drop that 0 and add +234:

CityLocal formatDial from UK
Lagos01 234 5678+234 1 234 5678
Abuja09 234 5678+234 9 234 5678
Port Harcourt084 234 567+234 84 234 567
Ibadan02 234 5678+234 2 234 5678

See the full list of area codes in our Nigeria country code (+234) guide.

Step by step

  1. Open your dialler or the TISA Home app. The app gives you the cheapest rate and shows your UK Caller ID to the person in Nigeria.
  2. Type +234. Press and hold 0 for + on a mobile, or dial 00234.
  3. Add the number without the leading 0. Mobile 0803 123 4567 → +234 803 123 4567.
  4. For landlines, keep the area code (minus its 0). Lagos 01 234 5678 → +234 1 234 5678.
  5. Press call. With TISA Home you pay a flat 5.5p/min inc. VAT - no connection or maintenance fees.
Cheapest way to call: UK networks (Vodafone, O2, EE) charge around £1.50/min to Nigeria. The TISA Home app (Call2Naija) is a flat 5.5p/min inc. VAT for landline and mobile, with 100% Caller ID relay and no hidden access charge - the cheapest honest pay-as-you-go rate. See the full 2026 price comparison.

FAQs

What is the dialling code to call Nigeria from the UK?

Dial +234 (or 00 234) then the Nigerian number with the leading 0 removed. Example: 0803 123 4567 becomes +234 803 123 4567.

Do I remove the 0 when calling Nigeria?

Yes - after +234, drop the leading 0 of the number, for both mobiles and landline area codes.

How much does it cost to call Nigeria from the UK?

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.

Can I call a Nigerian landline, hotel or business?

Yes. Unlike WhatsApp, Call2Naija reaches any number - landlines, hotels, hospitals, banks and government offices - with your UK Caller ID relayed so they know it is a genuine call.

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Call Nigeria for just 5.5p/min

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