How to call Nigeria from the US
- 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 the US
How to make a call to Nigeria from the US: dial the exit code, the country code, and the number. Every call to Nigeria from the USA drops the leading 0 of a Nigerian number after 234.
- 011The US 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
- 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
Reach cities beyond Lagos
These cities take 6 more digits after their code.
- Aba011 234 2082
- Ilorin011 234 2031
- Maiduguri011 234 2076
Drop the 0 of a local number
Saved contacts often show a 0 before a 10-digit number. Remove the 0 before you dial.
- Fails
- 011 234 0 201 xxx xxxx
- Works
- 011 234 201 xxx xxxx
Skip the carrier add-on
Calling Nigeria from the USA with Suparelay needs no add-on. Calling Nigeria cell phones works the same: type the number above.
Calling Nigeria from the US without an international plan
Suparelay calls Nigeria for $0.35/min from your browser, with no plan. Without one, carriers in the US charge up to $4.00/min. No US carrier that we checked includes Nigeria in a plan, so each one needs an add-on or charges by the minute.
| Carrier | Per minute |
|---|---|
SuparelayNo plan neededUp to 11× cheaper | $0.35 landline$0.27 mobile |
 | $4.00 + tax$0.25 + tax with plan |
 | $3.00 + tax$0.49 + tax with plan |
 | $2.49 + tax |
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 in March and November because only the US moves its clocks.
- Time difference
- March to November: 5 hours ahead of New York
- November to March: 6 hours ahead of New York
- Daylight saving time
- None, the clocks never change
Why a call to Nigeria fails
AT&T bills Wi-Fi calls abroad at long-distance rates
An AT&T Wi-Fi call to an international number uses international long distance rates. The Wi-Fi connection does not make the call cheaper.
AT&T, Wi-Fi CallingFrom 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 the USA on a mobile or cell phone?
Dial +234, then the number. It works from any mobile in the US
Are calls to Nigeria included in USA phone plans?
Not on most plans. No carrier in the US that we checked includes Nigeria in a plan
How much does it cost to call Nigeria from the USA?
With no plan, carriers in the US charge up to $4.00 a minute. Suparelay charges each started minute, from your browser
How to call Lagos from the USA?
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 the USA 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 the USA 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 the USA?
From a landline in the US, 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 New York. November to March: 6 hours ahead of New York
How to make an international call to Nigeria?
Dial 011 234, then the number. From a mobile, +234 works too
How do I call Nigeria from the USA?
Dial 011 234, then the number. From a mobile, +234 works too
How to dial Nigeria from the USA, or how to call to Nigeria?
Dial 011 234, then the number. From a mobile, +234 works too