+227 is the country code for Niger.
Every phone number in Niger starts with +227 when you call it from another country. From the US, dial 011 227, then the full number.
- Time there
- Niamey timeWest Africa Time, UTC+1, no daylight saving
- From the US or Canada
- 011 227 93 12 34 56
- From the UK and most of Europe
- 00 227 93 12 34 56
- From Australia
- 0011 227 93 12 34 56
- From any mobile phone
- +227 93 12 34 56
- Inside Niger
- 93 12 34 56
- Mobile numbers
- 8 digits after +227, starting 23, 70, 74, 76, 77, 8 or 9
- Landlines
- after +227, such as +227 20 2X XX XX in Niamey
- Toll-free numbers
- Start with 08
Check a +227 number to see whether it is a mobile, a landline or VoIP.
Pick the country, enter the number without the +227, and the free check shows whether it is valid and whether it is a mobile, a landline or VoIP.
Mobile numbers in Niger start with 23, 70, 74, 76, 77, 8 or 9, and this table shows which networks first issued each start.
| At home | From abroad | First issued by |
|---|---|---|
| 23 | +227 23 | Orange |
| 70 | +227 70 | Orange |
| 74 | +227 74 | Moov |
| 77 | +227 77 | Airtel |
| 8 | +227 8 | Airtel, Orange, Moov |
| 9 | +227 9 | Airtel, Orange, Moov |
People keep their number when they switch networks, so the start shows where a number began. Our free number portability lookup shows the network it is on today.
13 landline areas cover Niger, from 202 in Niamey to 2078 in Say.
| At home | From abroad | Area |
|---|---|---|
| 202, 203, 2072 and 3 more | +227 202, +227 203, +227 2072 and 3 more | Niamey |
| 2041 | +227 2041 | Maradi |
| 2044 | +227 2044 | Agadez |
| 2045 | +227 2045 | Arlit |
| 2051 | +227 2051 | Zinder |
| 2054 | +227 2054 | Diffa |
| 2061 | +227 2061 | Tahoua |
| 2064 | +227 2064 | Konni |
| 2065 | +227 2065 | Dosso |
| 2068 | +227 2068 | Gaya |
| 2071 | +227 2071 | Tillabéry |
| 2077 | +227 2077 | Filingué |
| 2078 | +227 2078 | Say |
In Niger, the phone number format for apps and SMS gateways is +227 followed by the full number.
| Written | Example | Where you see it |
|---|---|---|
| At home | 93 12 34 56 | Business cards, local ads |
| International | +227 93 12 34 56 | Websites, email signatures |
| E.164 | +22793123456 | APIs, SMS gateways, CRMs |
A missed call from a +227 number you don't know can be a one-ring scam, so check it before calling back.
One-ring scams call once and hang up, hoping you call back a line that bills you international or premium rates.
- Don't call back an international number you don't know. A real caller leaves a message or sends a text.
- Check the number in the box above. A number that is not a working mobile or landline in Niger is a warning sign.
- Hang up on anyone who wants gift cards, crypto or a wire transfer, or asks you to read out a code that was just texted to you.
- Report it at reportfraud.ftc.gov, and see the FCC's guide to one-ring scams.
The codes next to +227 belong to other countries, so one wrong digit reaches a different place.
These are the questions people ask most about +227.
Which country uses the +227 country code?
Niger. Every phone number there starts with +227 when it is dialed from abroad.
How do I call Niger from the US?
Dial 011, then 227, then the full number. A mobile number written 93 12 34 56 at home is dialed 011 227 93 12 34 56 from the US, or +227 93 12 34 56 from any mobile phone.
Is +227 the same as 00227?
Yes. 00 is the exit code used in Niger and most of the world, and the + on a mobile phone stands in for whatever exit code your network uses. From the US and Canada the exit code is 011 instead.
How many digits is a phone number in Niger?
A mobile number has 8 digits after +227, written 93 12 34 56 at home. A landline has , written 20 2X XX XX at home.
What time is it in Niger?
Niger is on West Africa Time, UTC+1, all year. It does not use daylight saving time.
How do I check a +227 number that called me?
Enter it in the box above. The free check shows whether it is a valid number from Niger and whether it is a mobile, a landline or a VoIP line, which helps you spot a one-ring scam before you call back.
Sources: Google's libphonenumber numbering data for lengths, mobile starts, area code places, first-issuing networks and time zones, as of September 24, 2026; the ITU list of country codes.