This is the telephone area code for Jos, the capital of Plateau State and a major city in Nigeria's Middle Belt region.
How to Call Jos from Overseas
- Dial your country's exit code (International Access Code)
- Dial 234 (Nigeria country code)
- Dial the area code (73)
- Dial the local phone number (7 digits)
Example: Calling Jos from United Kingdom
00 234 73 123 4567
Where:
00 = United Kingdom exit code
234 = Nigeria country code
73 = Jos area code (073 without the 0)
123 4567 = Local Jos phone number
Quick Facts
Jos Area Code Coverage
The 073 area code covers Jos and surrounding areas in Plateau State:
Jos City Center
Central business district, government offices, Terminus market area
Rayfield
Upscale residential area, government quarters, diplomatic residences
Bukuru
Industrial area, tin mining operations, manufacturing plants
University Area
University of Jos campus, academic institutions, student housing
Tourist Areas
Jos Wildlife Park, Museum of Traditional Nigerian Architecture, Shere Hills
Plateau State Region
Bukuru, Vom, Miango, Rukuba, surrounding towns and mining communities
Major Nigeria Area Codes
Common Exit Codes for Calling Nigeria
When calling Jos from these countries, use these exit codes:
United Kingdom
00
United States
011
Germany
00
France
00
Canada
011
Australia
0011