How to call the UK from Nigeria
- From mobile
- +44 xx xxxx xxxx
- From landline
- 009 44 xx xxxx xxxx
From $0.05/min in your browser, no plan needed
How to dial the UK from Nigeria
How to make a call to the UK from Nigeria: dial the exit code, the country code, and the number. Drop the 0 that starts a UK area code, so 020 becomes 20 after 009 44.
- Fails
- 009 44 020
- Works
- 009 44 20
- 009Nigeria exit code
- 44Country code of the UK
- xx xxxx xxxxThe number, area code first
- From a mobile: +44 xx xxxx xxxx
Paste or type a number here to see how to dial it from anywhere
Example: +44 20 7946 0018
- Mobile
- +44 20 7946 0018
- Landline
- 009 44 20 7946 0018
Main area codes in the UK
The area code comes right after 44, then the local number
- London009 4420then the local number
- Birmingham009 44121then the local number
- Glasgow009 44141then the local number
- Manchester009 44161then the local number
- Sheffield009 44114then the local number
- Leeds009 44113then the local number
- Edinburgh009 44131then the local number
- Liverpool009 44151then the local number
Before you call the UK
Area codes for the biggest cities
Add the city code right after 44, with no 0.
- London009 44 20
- Manchester009 44 161
- Glasgow009 44 141
- Leeds009 44 113
Calling a UK toll free number
Some UK toll free numbers do not take calls from abroad. Ask for a landline number instead and dial it from Nigeria.
- Ask for a landline number
- Dial 009 44
- Dial the number without its 0
Count the digits after 44
For calling the UK cell phones or landlines, the number after 44 has 7, 9, or 10 digits, so a 10-digit number is valid.
- 009exit
- 44UK
- xxxxxxxxxx10 digits
Calling the UK from Nigeria without an international plan
Suparelay calls the UK for $0.05/min from your browser, with no plan. Without one, carriers in Nigeria charge up to $24.86/min. No carrier in Nigeria that we checked puts the UK in a plan, so each minute from your SIM is billed.
| Carrier | Per minute |
|---|---|
SuparelayNo plan neededUp to 497× cheaper | $0.05 landline$0.07 mobile |
 | $0.038 + tax |
 | $24.86 + tax |
 | $0.20 landline · $0.53 mobile + tax |
Want to call the UK?
Type the number and call from your browser, with no app and no plan
When to call the UK
The time now in the UK, and the best hours to call. The UK moves its clocks for daylight saving time in March and October, so the time difference to Lagos changes by 1 hour.
- Time difference
- March to October: the same time as Lagos
- October to March: 1 hour behind Lagos
- Daylight saving time
- Clocks change twice a year
Why a call to the UK fails
Glo charges N9,999 to unlisted countries
Glo lists a rate of N9,999 for destinations absent from its international rate list. Check the destination and billing unit before calling.
Globacom, International Calling (IDD Pay as You Go Rates)A SIM without NIN linkage cannot call
A SIM barred for missing NIN linkage cannot make calls. Complete NIN verification and linkage through your carrier.
NCC, Press statement on unblocking SIM cards that require SIM linkageFrom any country, a call to the UK 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 the UK from a Nigeria mobile or cell phone?
Dial +44, then the number. It works from any mobile in Nigeria
Are calls to the UK included in Nigeria phone plans?
Not on most plans. No carrier in Nigeria that we checked includes the UK in a plan
How much does it cost to call the UK from Nigeria?
With no plan, carriers in Nigeria charge up to $24.86 a minute. Suparelay charges each started minute, from your browser
How to call Birmingham from Nigeria?
Dial 009 44, then the number. From a mobile, +44 works too
- 009exit
- 44UK
- 121Birmingham
Do I need to dial 009 to call the UK?
From a landline, yes: dial 009, then 44. From a mobile, type + instead, and the phone adds the exit code
Can I call the UK on my iPhone?
Yes. In the Phone app, press and hold 0 for +, then dial 44 and the number. Your plan must allow calls to the UK
Why isn't my call going through to the UK?
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 the UK from 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 the UK from Nigeria on WhatsApp?
WhatsApp and FaceTime call for free, but only someone with the same app. To ring a landline or a phone in the UK without the app, use your phone plan, a calling service, or Suparelay
How to call the UK landline from Nigeria?
From a landline in Nigeria, dial 009 44, then the number
When is the best time to call the UK?
Call between 8:00 and 22:00 in the UK. March to October: the same time as Lagos. October to March: 1 hour behind Lagos
How to dial an international call to the UK from Nigeria?
From a landline, yes: dial 009, then 44. From a mobile, type + instead, and the phone adds the exit code
How do I call the UK from Nigeria?
Press and hold 0 until + appears, then dial 44 and the number
How to call the UK from Nigeria with Glo?
Glo charges $24.86 a minute to a landline in the UK and $24.86 to a mobile
How to call the UK from Nigeria with MTN?
MTN Nigeria charges $0.20 a minute to a landline in the UK and $0.53 to a mobile