061
This is the telephone area code for Zaria and surrounding areas in northern Nigeria.
How to Call Zaria from Overseas
- Dial your country's exit code (International Access Code)
- Dial 234 (Nigeria country code)
- Dial the area code (61 - without the leading 0)
- Dial the local phone number (7 digits)
Example: Calling Zaria from Australia
0011 234 61 234 5678
Where:
0011 = Australia exit code
234 = Nigeria country code
61 = Zaria area code (061 without the 0)
234 5678 = Local Zaria phone number
Quick Facts
061
Area Code
+234
Country Code
7 digits
Local Number Length
009
Nigeria Exit Code
Zaria Area Code Coverage
The 061 area code covers Zaria city and nearby towns in Kaduna State:
Zaria City Center
Downtown, Zaria Main Market, Tudun Wada
Northern Zaria
Samaru, Sabon Gari, Kaura
Southern Districts
Wusasa, Anguwan Rimi, Kafin Kama
Western Areas
Kasaram, Unguwar Kura
Eastern Suburbs
Zaria GRA, Ahmadu Bello University (ABU) environs
Greater Kaduna Region
Kachia, Kauru, Jaba (partial or adjacent coverage)
Major Nigeria Area Codes
Common Exit Codes for Calling Nigeria
When calling Zaria from these countries, use these exit codes:
United States
011
Australia
0011
European Union
00
Japan
010
China
00
Canada
011