Country code guide

Nigeria country code +234

Use +234 when calling Nigeria from another country. Check the number format, confirm whether the destination is mobile or landline, then review the Voipfibre rate before placing the call.

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International format

+234 + mobile or area code without leading 0 + local number

+234Country code
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Mobile example+234 803 123 4567
Landline example+234 1 234 5678
Dialing format

How to dial Nigeria

Start with +234, add the correct area or mobile prefix, then enter the local number. Use the format shared by the person or business you are calling when available.

Country code

+234

Use this code before the Nigeria number when calling internationally.

Number format

Mobile or area code + local number

Nigeria numbers usually drop the leading domestic 0 after +234 in international format.

Before calling

Check Nigeria mobile and landline rates before calling because destination pricing can differ.

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Steps

Format the number before checking the rate

These steps work whether you are calling from United Kingdom, United States, India or another country.

  • 1

    Start with +234

    Nigeria uses country code +234. Put it at the beginning of the number when calling internationally.

  • 2

    Add the area or mobile prefix

    Nigeria numbers usually drop the leading domestic 0 after +234 in international format.

  • 3

    Complete the local number

    Use the remaining local digits in this pattern: Mobile or area code + local number.

  • 4

    Check the rate before calling

    Check Nigeria mobile and landline rates before calling because destination pricing can differ.

Examples

Mobile and landline examples

Examples are for formatting guidance only. Always confirm the exact number with the person or business you are calling.

Mobile example

+234 803 123 4567

Useful when you are calling a Nigeria mobile number.

Landline example

+234 1 234 5678

Useful when you are calling a Nigeria landline or area-based number.

Calling routes

Popular guides for calling Nigeria

Use the +234 format first, then compare free app calling and regular phone-number routes from common origin countries.

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Questions

Nigeria dialing FAQ

Nigeria uses country code +234. The international format is +234 + mobile or area code without leading 0 + local number.
Dial +234, then add the area or mobile prefix and the local number. For example, a mobile number may look like +234 803 123 4567.
Nigeria numbers usually drop the leading domestic 0 after +234 in international format.
Not always. International rates can vary by mobile, landline, and special-service numbers. Check the live Voipfibre rate before calling.
Yes. Check the live Nigeria rate, add wallet credit, and call from the Voipfibre app, browser dialer, SIP, or access-number option where available.