How to call Nigeria from the UK
- 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 the UK
How to make a call to Nigeria from the UK: dial the exit code, the country code, and the number. The shortest Nigerian number is a 10-digit number, and the longest has 14 digits.
- 00The UK exit code
- 234Country code of Nigeria
- 201Lagos
- xxx xxxxLocal number
- 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
Drop the 0 after 234
A Nigerian number written with a leading 0 fails from abroad. Remove the 0 and keep the city code.
- Fails
- 00 234 0 201 xxx xxxx
- Works
- 00 234 201 xxx xxxx
Six digits follow these city codes
Port Harcourt, Kaduna, and Benin City take 6 digits after the city code.
- Port Harcourt00 234 2084
- Kaduna00 234 2062
- Benin City00 234 2052
Calling Nigeria from the UK without an international plan
Suparelay calls Nigeria for $0.35/min from your browser, with no plan. Without one, carriers in the UK charge up to $6.13/min. O2 includes Nigeria in its £15 Big Bundle, while EE and Vodafone sell it as an add-on.
| Carrier | Per minute |
|---|---|
SuparelayNo plan neededUp to 17× cheaper | $0.35 landline$0.27 mobile |
 | $6.13$0.20 with plan |
 | $5.42$0.20 landline · $0.25 mobile with plan |
 | $3.96 |
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 keeps one time all year, so the time difference with London changes only when UK clocks do.
- Time difference
- March to October: the same time as London
- October to March: 1 hour ahead of London
- Daylight saving time
- None, the clocks never change
Why a call to Nigeria fails
O2 blocks international calls on a £0 Spend Cap
A £0 Spend Cap on O2 bars chargeable use outside the monthly and Bolt On allowances. International calls are in that group, so the call fails.
O2, What are spend caps?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
Calling Nigeria cell phones: how to call Nigeria from the UK cell phone?
Dial +234, then the number. It works from any mobile in the UK
Are calls to Nigeria included in the UK phone plans?
Not on most plans. No carrier in the UK that we checked includes Nigeria in a plan
How much does it cost to call Nigeria from the UK?
With no plan, carriers in the UK charge up to $6.13 a minute. Suparelay charges each started minute, from your browser
How to call Lagos from the UK?
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 the UK 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 the UK, and which apps call Nigeria for free?
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 the UK?
From a landline in the UK, 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: the same time as London. October to March: 1 hour ahead of London
How do I call Nigeria from the UK with Lebara?
Dial 00 234, then the number. From a mobile, +234 works too