How to call the USA from Nigeria
- From mobile
- +1 xxx xxx xxxx
- From landline
- 009 1 xxx xxx xxxx
From $0.04/min in your browser, no plan needed
How to dial the USA from Nigeria
How to make a call to the USA from Nigeria: dial the exit code, the country code, and the number. From a mobile, type + instead of 009 and the phone adds the exit code.
- 009Nigeria exit code
- 1Country code of the USA
- 212New York City
- xxx xxxxLocal number
- From a mobile: +1 xxx xxx xxxx
Paste or type a number here to see how to dial it from anywhere
Example: +1 212 555 0100
- Mobile
- +1 212 555 0100
- Landline
- 009 1 212 555 0100
Main area codes in the USA
The area code comes right after 1, then the local number
- New York City009 1212009 1332009 1646009 1934then 7 digits
- Los Angeles009 1213009 1310009 1323then 7 digits
- Brooklyn009 1347009 1718then 7 digits
- Chicago009 1312009 1773009 1872then 7 digits
- Houston009 1281009 1713009 1832then 7 digits
- Phoenix009 1480009 1602009 1623then 7 digits
- Philadelphia009 1215009 1267009 1445then 7 digits
- San Antonio009 1210009 1726then 7 digits
Before you call the USA
Dial a city by its area code
Each area code takes 7 more digits, and New York City has 4 codes.
- Brooklyn009 1 718
- Chicago009 1 312
- Los Angeles009 1 213
- Houston009 1 713
Dial a USA toll free number
Dial it like any other number, with 10 digits after the 1. Some numbers do not take calls from abroad.
- 009exit
- 1USA
- xxx xxx xxxxtoll free number
Calling the USA cell phones
A mobile in the USA has 10 digits like a landline. From your mobile, start with plus.
- +1USA
- xxx xxx xxxxmobile number
Calling the USA from Nigeria without an international plan
Suparelay calls the USA for $0.04/min from your browser, with no plan. Without one, carriers in Nigeria charge up to $1.58/min. MTN Nigeria includes calls to the USA with XtraSpecial Postpaid, and Glo sells them as the IDD Pack 1 add-on.
| Carrier | Per minute |
|---|---|
SuparelayNo plan neededUp to 39× cheaper | |
 | $0.026 + tax |
 | $1.58 + tax$0.017 + tax with plan |
 | $0.025 + tax |
Want to call the USA?
Type the number and call from your browser, with no app and no plan
When to call the USA
The time now in the USA, and the best hours to call. The US uses daylight saving time, so the time difference to Lagos changes in March and November.
- Time difference
- March to November: 5 hours behind Lagos
- November to March: 6 hours behind Lagos
- Daylight saving time
- Clocks change twice a year
- Time zones
- 8
Why a call to the USA 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 USA also fails when
- 00 does not work from every country
- The number does not take calls from abroad
Questions
How to call the USA from Nigeria cell phone or mobile?
Dial +1, then the number. It works from any mobile in Nigeria
Are calls to the USA included in Nigeria phone plans?
Not on most plans. No carrier in Nigeria that we checked includes the USA in a plan
How much does it cost to call the USA from Nigeria?
With no plan, carriers in Nigeria charge up to $1.58 a minute. Suparelay charges each started minute, from your browser
How to call New York City from Nigeria?
For New York City, dial 009 1 212, then the 7-digit local number
Do I need to dial 009 to call the USA?
From a landline, yes: dial 009, then 1. From a mobile, type + instead, and the phone adds the exit code
Can I call the USA on my iPhone?
Yes. In the Phone app, press and hold 0 for +, then dial 1 and the 10-digit number. Your plan must allow calls to the USA
Why isn't my call going through to the USA?
The usual causes: 00 does not work from every 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 USA from Nigeria 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 the USA 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 USA without the app, use your phone plan, a calling service, or Suparelay
How to call the USA landline from Nigeria?
From a landline in Nigeria, dial 009 1, then the 10-digit number
How do I call the USA from Nigeria, and is it an international call to the USA?
Dial 009 1, then the 10-digit number. From a mobile, +1 works too
When is the best time to call the USA?
Call between 8:00 and 22:00 in the USA. March to November: 5 hours behind Lagos. November to March: 6 hours behind Lagos