How to call Nigeria from France
- From mobile
- +234 xxxx xx xxxx
- From landline
- 00 234 xxxx xx xxxx
From $0.27/min in your browser, no plan needed
How to dial Nigeria from France
How to make a call to Nigeria from France: dial the exit code, the country code, and the number
- 00France 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
- 00 234 2033 12 3456
Main area codes in Nigeria
The area code comes right after 234, then the local number
- Lagos00 234201then 7 digits
- Kano00 2342064then 6 digits
- Ibadan00 234202then 7 digits
- Abuja00 234209then 7 digits
- Port Harcourt00 2342084then 6 digits
- Kaduna00 2342062then 6 digits
- Benin City00 2342052then 6 digits
- Onitsha00 2342046then 6 digits
Before you call Nigeria
Dial Lagos, Abuja, or Kano
Each is a 10-digit number after 234: the area code, then 7 local digits for Lagos and Abuja and 6 for Kano.
- Lagos00 234 201
- Abuja00 234 209
- Kano00 234 2064
Remove the 0 after 234
A Nigerian number saved with its 0 does not connect from France.
- Fails
- 00 234 0201 xxxxxxx
- Works
- 00 234 201 xxxxxxx
Save Nigerian cell phones with +234
Calling Nigeria cell phones works from your mobile with +234 and the number, with no exit code to type.
Calling Nigeria from France without an international plan
Suparelay calls Nigeria for $0.35/min from your browser, with no plan. Without one, carriers in France charge up to $2.24/min. Each French carrier here includes Nigeria on one named plan only, so any other plan pays by the minute.
| Carrier | Per minute |
|---|---|
SuparelayNo plan neededUp to 6× cheaper | $0.35 landline$0.27 mobile |
 | $1.58 |
 | No rate published$1.52 with plan |
 | $2.24 |
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. The time difference changes only because France moves its clocks, since Nigeria keeps one time all year.
- Time difference
- March to October: 1 hour behind Paris
- October to March: the same time as Paris
- Daylight saving time
- None, the clocks never change
Why a call to Nigeria fails
Free Forfait 2€ needs an option to call destinations outside the plan
On the Free Forfait 2€, calls from France to destinations outside the plan work only with the Option Internationale.
Free Mobile, Brochure tarifaire Forfaits mobilesEU roaming allowances do not cover calls from France to another EU country
Roam like at home covers calls you make while you travel in the EU. It does not cover a call from France to a number in another EU country. Check the international allowance of your plan before you call.
Arcep, Bilan 2024 de la plateforme J’alerte l’Arcep, page 25From 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 France on a cell phone or mobile?
Dial +234, then the number. It works from any mobile in France
Are calls to Nigeria included in France phone plans?
Not on most plans. No carrier in France that we checked includes Nigeria in a plan
How much does it cost to call Nigeria from France?
With no plan, carriers in France charge up to $2.24 a minute. Suparelay charges each started minute, from your browser
How to call Lagos from France?
For Lagos, dial 00 234 201, then the 7-digit local number
Do I need to dial 00 to call Nigeria?
From a landline, yes: dial 00, 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 France for free, or make a free call to Nigeria?
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 to call Nigeria from France on WhatsApp?
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 France?
From a landline in France, dial 00 234, then the number
When is the best time to call Nigeria?
Call between 8:00 and 22:00 in Nigeria. March to October: 1 hour behind Paris. October to March: the same time as Paris
How do I call Nigeria from France, and how to make an international call to Nigeria?
Dial 00 234, then the number. From a mobile, +234 works too