This is the telephone area code for Owerri, the "Heartland" of the South-East and the capital city of Imo State.
How to Call Owerri from Overseas
- Dial your country's exit code (e.g., 00 or 011)
- Dial 234 (Nigeria country code)
- Dial the area code (83 - without the leading 0)
- Dial the 7-digit local landline number
Example: Calling Owerri from Canada
011 234 83 123 4567
Where:
011 = Canada exit code
234 = Nigeria country code
83 = Owerri area code (083 without the 0)
123 4567 = Local Owerri landline number
Quick Facts
Owerri Area Code Coverage
The 83 (083) area code covers the Owerri capital territory and the wider Imo State region:
Owerri Municipal
The central urban district and administrative heart of the state
Owerri North
Includes residential areas like Akwakuma and Orji
Owerri West
Home to major educational institutions like FUTO and Nekede
Orlu
Secondary commercial hub and major urban center in Imo State
Okigwe
Strategic transport junction and agricultural center
Mbaise
Highly populated residential and agricultural region
Major Nigeria Area Codes
Common Exit Codes for Calling Nigeria
When calling Owerri from these countries, use these exit codes:
United Kingdom
00
United States
011
South Africa
00
Italy
00
Malaysia
00
Ghana
00