This is the telephone area code for Oyo, the historical city and former capital of the ancient Oyo Empire in southwestern Nigeria.
How to Call Oyo from Overseas
- Dial your country's exit code (International Access Code)
- Dial 234 (Nigeria country code)
- Dial the area code (38)
- Dial the local phone number (7 digits)
Example: Calling Oyo from United States
011 234 38 123 4567
Where:
011 = United States exit code
234 = Nigeria country code
38 = Oyo area code (038 without the 0)
123 4567 = Local Oyo phone number
Quick Facts
Oyo Area Code Coverage
The 038 area code covers Oyo and surrounding areas in Oyo State:
Ancient Oyo Area
Historical sites, Alaafin's Palace, traditional monuments, old city center
Modern Oyo City
Contemporary commercial district, government offices, urban development
Educational Zone
Schools, colleges, Federal College of Education (Special), academic institutions
Residential Areas
Traditional compounds, modern housing estates, local communities
Agricultural Lands
Surrounding farmlands, cash crop production, rural settlements
Oyo State Region
Ogbomoso, Iseyin, Saki, Ibarapa, surrounding towns with historical connections
Major Nigeria Area Codes
Common Exit Codes for Calling Nigeria
When calling Oyo from these countries, use these exit codes:
United States
011
United Kingdom
00
Brazil
00
Cuba
119
Republic of Benin
00
Togo
00