The country code (dialling code) for Nigeria is +234. To call from the UK, dial +234 then the number without its leading 0. This guide covers mobile network prefixes and the full list of Nigerian area codes.
Nigeria's international dialling code is 234. From the UK, start with +234 (or the exit code 00234), then add the Nigerian number without its leading 0.
+234 803 123 4567+234 1 234 5678For a full walkthrough see how to call Nigeria from the UK.
| Network | Prefixes | Dial from UK |
|---|---|---|
| MTN Nigeria | 0803, 0806, 0703, 0706, 0813, 0816, 0810, 0814, 0903, 0906 | +234 803 … |
| Airtel | 0802, 0808, 0708, 0812, 0701, 0902, 0901, 0904, 0907 | +234 802 … |
| Glo (Globacom) | 0805, 0807, 0705, 0815, 0811, 0905, 0915 | +234 805 … |
| 9mobile | 0809, 0817, 0818, 0908, 0909 | +234 809 … |
Drop the leading 0 and prefix with +234. For example Port Harcourt 084 → +234 84.
| Area code | City | Dial from UK |
|---|---|---|
| 01 | Lagos | +234 1 |
| 09 | Abuja (FCT) | +234 9 |
| 02 | Ibadan | +234 2 |
| 084 | Port Harcourt | +234 84 |
| 064 | Kano | +234 64 |
| 062 | Kaduna | +234 62 |
| 052 | Benin City | +234 52 |
| 042 | Enugu | +234 42 |
| 082 | Aba | +234 82 |
| 083 | Owerri | +234 83 |
| 073 | Jos | +234 73 |
| 053 | Warri | +234 53 |
| 046 | Onitsha | +234 46 |
| 087 | Calabar | +234 87 |
| 085 | Uyo | +234 85 |
| 076 | Maiduguri | +234 76 |
| 031 | Ilorin | +234 31 |
| 034 | Akure | +234 34 |
| 035 | Osogbo | +234 35 |
| 039 | Abeokuta | +234 39 |
| 060 | Sokoto | +234 60 |
| 069 | Zaria | +234 69 |
Area codes are shown without the leading 0 in the "dial from UK" column. Mobile numbers do not use an area code - just the 080X / 070X / 090X prefix (minus the 0).
+234. From the UK dial +234 (or 00234) then the number without its leading 0.
01. From the UK dial +234 1 then the local number, e.g. +234 1 234 5678.
Mobiles start 070, 080, 081, 090 or 091: MTN 0803/0806/0703/0813/0816/0810/0814/0903, Airtel 0802/0808/0708/0812/0701/0902, Glo 0805/0807/0705/0815/0811/0905, 9mobile 0809/0817/0818/0909. Drop the 0 and dial +234 from the UK.
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