Every number type in Nigeria with real format examples: how numbers are written domestically, how to dial them from abroad, and the E.164 form your systems should store.
Right now in Nigeria
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Country code
+234
Trunk prefix
0
Intl. call prefix
009
Mobile digits
10
Number formats by type
Examples from the official numbering plan metadata. The E.164 column is the normalized form for databases and APIs.
Type
Domestic (national)
From abroad
E.164
Digits
Landline
02033 12 3456
+234 2033 12 3456
+2342033123456
10
Mobile
0802 123 4567
+234 802 123 4567
+2348021234567
10
Toll-free
0800 1759 1759
+234 800 1759 1759
+23480017591759
[10-14]
How to call Nigeria
From abroad: dial +234 (or your country's exit code, e.g. 00 from Europe, 011 from North America), then the national number without the leading 0. Example: +234 802 123 4567
Within Nigeria: dial the number as written domestically, including the trunk prefix 0. Example: 0802 123 4567
Calling abroad from Nigeria: the international prefix is 009, or simply use + on mobiles.
Storing numbers in software: always store E.164 (+2348021234567): unambiguous, sortable, and what SMS and telephony APIs expect.
Exact dial sequence from your country
Pick where you are calling from and get the digit-for-digit sequence for a Nigeria number, with your country's exit code instead of the generic +.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the phone number format in Nigeria?
Numbers in Nigeria use country code +234. A mobile number looks like 0802 123 4567 domestically, or +234 802 123 4567 in international format (E.164: +2348021234567). Mobile numbers have 10 national digits.
How do I call Nigeria from abroad?
Dial your country's international prefix (or +), then 234, then the national number without the leading 0. Example: +234 802 123 4567.
What is the country calling code for Nigeria?
The country calling code for Nigeria is +234. To call abroad from Nigeria, the international prefix is 009 (or use +).
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