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Nigeria Country Code: +234

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.

Last updated June 2026

How to use the +234 code

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.

For a full walkthrough see how to call Nigeria from the UK.

Mobile network prefixes

NetworkPrefixesDial from UK
MTN Nigeria0803, 0806, 0703, 0706, 0813, 0816, 0810, 0814, 0903, 0906+234 803 …
Airtel0802, 0808, 0708, 0812, 0701, 0902, 0901, 0904, 0907+234 802 …
Glo (Globacom)0805, 0807, 0705, 0815, 0811, 0905, 0915+234 805 …
9mobile0809, 0817, 0818, 0908, 0909+234 809 …

Nigeria area codes (landlines)

Drop the leading 0 and prefix with +234. For example Port Harcourt 084 → +234 84.

Area codeCityDial from UK
01Lagos+234 1
09Abuja (FCT)+234 9
02Ibadan+234 2
084Port Harcourt+234 84
064Kano+234 64
062Kaduna+234 62
052Benin City+234 52
042Enugu+234 42
082Aba+234 82
083Owerri+234 83
073Jos+234 73
053Warri+234 53
046Onitsha+234 46
087Calabar+234 87
085Uyo+234 85
076Maiduguri+234 76
031Ilorin+234 31
034Akure+234 34
035Osogbo+234 35
039Abeokuta+234 39
060Sokoto+234 60
069Zaria+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).

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FAQs

What is the country code for Nigeria?

+234. From the UK dial +234 (or 00234) then the number without its leading 0.

What is the area code for Lagos?

01. From the UK dial +234 1 then the local number, e.g. +234 1 234 5678.

What are the Nigerian mobile prefixes?

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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