How to call Nigeria from Canada
- From mobile
- +234 xxxx xx xxxx
- From landline
- 011 234 xxxx xx xxxx
From $0.27/min in your browser, no plan needed
How to dial Nigeria from Canada
How to make a call to Nigeria from Canada: dial the exit code, the country code, and the number. On a Canadian mobile, + takes the place of 011, so +234 and 011 234 reach the same number.
- Fails
- 011 234 0201 xxx xxxx
- Works
- 011 234 201 xxx xxxx
- 011Canada exit code
- 234Country code of Nigeria
- xxxx xx xxxxThe number, area code first
- From a mobile: +234 xxxx xx xxxx
Paste or type a number here to see how to dial it from anywhere
Example: +234 2033 12 3456
- Mobile
- +234 2033 12 3456
- Landline
- 011 234 2033 12 3456
Main area codes in Nigeria
The area code comes right after 234, then the local number
- Lagos011 234201then 7 digits
- Kano011 2342064then 6 digits
- Ibadan011 234202then 7 digits
- Abuja011 234209then 7 digits
- Port Harcourt011 2342084then 6 digits
- Kaduna011 2342062then 6 digits
- Benin City011 2342052then 6 digits
- Onitsha011 2342046then 6 digits
Before you call Nigeria
Dial the city code after 234
Lagos is 201 and 7 more digits: a 10-digit number after 234. Kano is 2064 and 6 more.
- Lagos011 234 201
- Abuja011 234 209
- Kano011 234 2064
Save contacts without the first 0
Calling Nigeria cell phones fails if the number keeps its first 0. Save it with +234 instead.
- Press and hold 0 for +
- Dial 234
- Dial the number without its first 0
Calling Nigeria from Canada without an international plan
Suparelay calls Nigeria for $0.35/min from your browser, with no plan. Without one, carriers in Canada charge up to $2.14/min. Bell, Freedom Mobile, and Rogers each need a long distance add-on to call Nigeria.
| Carrier | Per minute |
|---|---|
SuparelayNo plan neededUp to 6× cheaper | $0.35 landline$0.27 mobile |
 | $1.76 + tax$0.56 + tax with plan |
 | $1.41 + tax$0.11 + tax with plan |
 | $2.14 + tax$0.11 + tax with plan |
Want to call Nigeria?
Type the number and call from your browser, with no app and no plan
When to call Nigeria
The time now in Nigeria, and the best hours to call. Canada changes its clocks in March and November, so the time difference to Nigeria moves by 1 hour.
- Time difference
- March to November: 5 hours ahead of Toronto
- November to March: 6 hours ahead of Toronto
- Daylight saving time
- None, the clocks never change
Why a call to Nigeria fails
Bell can block calls abroad
A Bell Mobility line can have an international calling restriction. Remove it in your long distance add-ons in MyBell before you call abroad.
Bell, What are Bell Mobility's long distance rates?From any country, a call to Nigeria also fails when
- The 0 is still in the number
- The exit code is wrong for your country
- The number does not take calls from abroad
Questions
How to call Nigeria from Canada on a mobile or cell phone?
Dial +234, then the number. It works from any mobile in Canada
Are calls to Nigeria included in Canada phone plans?
Not on most plans. No carrier in Canada that we checked includes Nigeria in a plan
How much does it cost to call Nigeria from Canada?
With no plan, carriers in Canada charge up to $2.14 a minute. Suparelay charges each started minute, from your browser
How to call Lagos from Canada?
For Lagos, dial 011 234 201, then the 7-digit local number
Do I need to dial 011 to call Nigeria?
From a landline, yes: dial 011, then 234. From a mobile, type + instead, and the phone adds the exit code
How do I dial a +234 number?
Press and hold 0 until + appears, then dial 234 and the number
Can I call Nigeria on my iPhone?
Yes. In the Phone app, press and hold 0 for +, then dial 234 and the number. Your plan must allow calls to Nigeria
Why isn't my call going through to Nigeria?
The usual causes: the 0 is still in the number, the exit code is wrong for your country, and the number does not take calls from abroad. Each one is listed above, with a link to its fix
How to call Nigeria from Canada for free?
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
What is the best app to call Nigeria from Canada?
WhatsApp and FaceTime call for free, but only someone with the same app. To ring a landline or a phone in Nigeria without the app, use your phone plan, a calling service, or Suparelay
How to call a Nigeria landline from Canada?
From a landline in Canada, dial 011 234, then the number
When is the best time to call Nigeria?
Call between 8:00 and 22:00 in Nigeria. March to November: 5 hours ahead of Toronto. November to March: 6 hours ahead of Toronto
How do I call Nigeria from Canada on an international call?
Dial 011 234, then the number. From a mobile, +234 works too