How to Call Nigeria from United States

Complete guide for dialing Nigeria phone numbers from United States

011 + 234

Dial 011 (exit code) + 234 (Nigeria code)

Dialing Format

To call a Nigeria phone number from United States:

011 + 234 + [Area Code] + [Local Number]

Example: Calling Lagos from United States

011 234 1 [Local Number]

Where:
011 = United States international exit code
234 = Nigeria country code
1 = Lagos area code (without leading 0)
[Local Number] = Local phone number in Nigeria

Step-by-Step Instructions

Dial 011 - This is United States's international exit code
Dial 234 - This is Nigeria's country code
Dial the area code (without the leading 0)
Dial the local phone number

Important Notes

Remove the leading 0 from Nigeria area codes when dialing internationally
For example, if the local number is 01 123 4567, dial 011 234 1 123 4567
Mobile numbers in Nigeria may have different formats than landlines

Quick Facts

011

United States Exit Code

+234

Nigeria Country Code

009

Nigeria Exit Code

Major Nigeria Area Codes

Lagos

1

Abuja

9

Kano

64

Port Harcourt

84

Ibadan

2

Kaduna

62

Benin City

52

Maiduguri

76

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Related Resources

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