How to call Niger
- From mobile
- +227 xx xx xx xx
- From landline
- exit code + 227 xx xx xx xx
From $0.46/min in your browser, from any country
How to call Niger from another country
The exit code depends on the country you call from. Find yours, then dial the rest
How to dial Niger from abroad
How to make a call to Niger from another country: dial your exit code, the country code, and the number
- 00Exit code
- 227Country code of Niger
- xx xx xx xxThe 8-digit number, area code first
- From a mobile, type + instead of 00
- From the US or Canada, type 011 instead of 00
Paste or type a number here to see how to dial it from anywhere
Before you call Niger
Dial Niamey with +227 20 20
Niamey numbers start with 2020 or 2072 to 2075, then 4 more digits. Type it in the dialer above.
- +227Niger
- 20 20Niamey
- xx xxlocal number
Mobiles start with 7, 8, or 9
How to call Niger number on a mobile: skip the city code. A landline starts with 20, 21, or 23.
- Mobile+227 7, 8, or 9
- Wired landline+227 20
City codes outside Niamey
How to call to Niger outside Niamey: each city code is followed by 4 digits.
- Maradi+227 20 41
- Zinder+227 20 51
- Tahoua+227 20 61
- Agadez+227 20 44
How Niger phone numbers work
- Length
- Every Niger number has 8 digits after +227
- Landlines
- Starts with 20 for a wired line, or 21 and 23 for a wireless local loop connection
- Mobiles
- Starts with 7, 8, or 9. Niger added the newest prefix, 74, for a mobile operator in 2019
Want to call Niger?
Type the number and call from your browser, with no app and no plan
When to call Niger
The time now in Niger, and the best hours to call. Niger keeps one clock all year, so the time difference changes only when your own country changes its clock.
- Daylight saving time
- None, the clocks never change
Holidays in Niger
Offices close on these days by law
- Dec18National DayFriday
- Dec25Christmas DayFriday
- Jan1New Year's DayFriday
- Mar6Laylat al-Qadr (estimated)Saturday
- Mar9Eid al-Fitr (estimated)Tuesday
- Mar29Easter MondayMonday
Why a call to Niger fails
The exit code does not match your country
Dial 00 before +227 from Niger, Europe, or most countries. From the US or Canada, the exit code is 011 instead.
The number does not take calls from abroad
Toll-free numbers often will not connect from a phone outside Niger.
Questions
How do I call Niger from another country?
Dial your exit code, then 227 and the 8-digit number
Which exit code do I dial before 227?
From a landline, dial your exit code first: 00 in most countries, 011 in the US and Canada. From a mobile, + replaces it
How to call Niger mobile number?
From a mobile in any country, dial +227, then the 8-digit number
Why does my call to Niger not go through?
The usual causes: the exit code does not match your country and the number does not take calls from abroad. Each one is explained above, with its fix
What time is it in Niger now?
Call between 8:00 and 22:00 in Niger. Most of Niger keeps the time of Niamey. Niger has no daylight saving time
How much does it cost to call Niger?
It depends on where you call from. Many plans in the US and Canada include Niger. From a browser, Suparelay charges each started minute, at the price shown before you call
Is there a free call to Niger mobile number?
An app calls for free only when both sides have it. A call to a landline, or to a phone without the app, costs money
How do I type +227 on a phone?
Hold the 0 key until + shows, then type 227 and the 8-digit number. It works the same in every country
Can I make a WhatsApp call or an online internet call to Niger, or call a Niger number online?
Free apps such as WhatsApp ring only people who have them. A landline in Niger needs a phone network: a plan, a calling service, or Suparelay from your browser
What is the international call code to Niger?
The country code of Niger is +227
How do you call Niger number, and what's the best way to call Niger?
Dial your exit code, then 227 and the 8-digit number