This is the telephone area code for Sokoto, the capital of Sokoto State and historic seat of the Sokoto Caliphate in northwestern Nigeria.
How to Call Sokoto from Overseas
- Dial your country's exit code (International Access Code)
- Dial 234 (Nigeria country code)
- Dial the area code (60)
- Dial the local phone number (7 digits)
Example: Calling Sokoto from Saudi Arabia
00 234 60 123 4567
Where:
00 = Saudi Arabia exit code
234 = Nigeria country code
60 = Sokoto area code (060 without the 0)
123 4567 = Local Sokoto phone number
Quick Facts
Sokoto Area Code Coverage
The 060 area code covers Sokoto and surrounding areas in Sokoto State:
Sokoto City Center
Central business district, Sultan's Palace, government offices, main markets
Gidan-Kwano Area
Usmanu Danfodiyo University campus, academic institutions, student housing
Arkilla
Residential and commercial area, local businesses, community centers
Mabera
Traditional residential area, local markets, cultural activities
Industrial Layout
Manufacturing areas, agro-processing plants, commercial enterprises
Sokoto State Region
Wurno, Tambuwal, Binji, Illela, Gwadabawa, surrounding towns and villages
Major Nigeria Area Codes
Common Exit Codes for Calling Nigeria
When calling Sokoto from these countries, use these exit codes:
Saudi Arabia
00
Niger Republic
00
Egypt
00
Sudan
00
United Arab Emirates
00
Turkey
00