How to call Nigeria from Spain
- 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 Spain
How to make a call to Nigeria from Spain: dial the exit code, the country code, and the number. Leave out the 0 that starts a Nigerian number, because 234 replaces it.
- 00Spain 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
Leave out the 0 after 234
Nigerians write their numbers with a leading 0 at home. Drop it when you dial from Spain.
- Fails
- 00 234 0 xxxxxxxxxx
- Works
- 00 234 xxxxxxxxxx
Dial a city from Spain
The city code comes right after 234. Then add the local digits.
- Abuja00 234 209
- Kano00 234 2064
- Port Harcourt00 234 2084
Calling Nigeria cell phones
Dial a cell phone after 00 234, with no leading 0. Keep a 10-digit number whole.
Calling Nigeria from Spain without an international plan
Suparelay calls Nigeria for $0.35/min from your browser, with no plan. Without one, carriers in Spain charge up to $2.66/min. Orange Prepago 20 and Vodafone Prepago S include Nigeria, while Movistar needs the Tarifa Única Internacional.
- MovistarTarifa Única Internacional
- OrangeOrange Prepago 20
- VodafoneVodafone Prepago S
| Carrier | Per minute |
|---|---|
SuparelayNo plan neededUp to 7× cheaper | $0.35 landline$0.27 mobile |
 | $2.48 + $0.87 per call$0.25 + $0.68 per call with plan |
 | $0.68 + $1.01 per call |
 | $2.48 + $0.87 per call |
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. Nigeria never moves its clocks, so the time difference to Madrid changes only when Spain does.
- Time difference
- March to October: 1 hour behind Madrid
- October to March: the same time as Madrid
- Daylight saving time
- None, the clocks never change
Why a call to Nigeria fails
Movistar prices a call from Spain by destination
On Movistar, the price of a call from Spain depends on the destination. A prepaid plan includes minutes only for countries on the Movistar prepaid list. Check the rate for your destination in the Movistar search before you call.
Movistar, Llamadas internacionalesMovistar needs international calling enabled
On Movistar, you must enable the option Roaming y llamadas internacionales in Mi Movistar before you call abroad from Spain.
Movistar, Llamadas internacionalesFrom 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 a Spain cell phone or mobile?
Dial +234, then the number. It works from any mobile in Spain
Are calls to Nigeria included in Spain phone plans?
Yes, on most. Orange and Vodafone include calls to Nigeria in their plans. Movistar charges less with an add-on or another plan. Without one of these plans, you pay the carrier's rate per minute
Does Movistar include calls to Nigeria?
With the Tarifa Única Internacional. Without it, Movistar charges $2.48 a minute to a landline and $2.48 to a mobile
How much does it cost to call Nigeria from Spain?
With no plan, carriers in Spain charge up to $2.66 a minute. Suparelay charges each started minute, from your browser
How to call Lagos from Spain?
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 make a free call to Nigeria, and call Nigeria from Spain 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
How to call Nigeria from Spain 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 Nigeria landline from Spain?
From a landline in Spain, dial 00 234, then the number
How do I call Nigeria from Spain, or make an international call to Nigeria?
Dial 00 234, then the number. From a mobile, +234 works too
When is the best time to call Nigeria?
Call between 8:00 and 22:00 in Nigeria. March to October: 1 hour behind Madrid. October to March: the same time as Madrid