+234 is the country code for Nigeria.
Every phone number in Nigeria starts with +234 when you call it from another country. From the US, dial 011 234, then the number without its first 0.
- Time there
- Lagos timeWest Africa Time, UTC+1, no daylight saving
- From the US or Canada
- 011 234 802 123 4567
- From the UK and most of Europe
- 00 234 802 123 4567
- From Australia
- 0011 234 802 123 4567
- From any mobile phone
- +234 802 123 4567
- Inside Nigeria
- 0802 123 4567
- Mobile numbers
- 10 digits after +234, starting 70, 71, 72, 80, 81, 90 or 91
- Landlines
- 10 digits after +234, such as +234 201 XXX XXXX in Lagos
- Toll-free numbers
- Start with 0800
Check a +234 number to see whether it is a mobile, a landline or VoIP.
Pick the country, enter the number without the +234, and the free check shows whether it is valid and whether it is a mobile, a landline or VoIP.
Mobile numbers in Nigeria start with 70, 71, 72, 80, 81, 90 or 91, and this table shows which networks first issued each start.
| At home | From abroad | First issued by |
|---|---|---|
| 070 | +234 70 | MTN, Airtel, Ntel |
| 072 | +234 72 | Lebara |
| 080 | +234 80 | Airtel, MTN, Glo |
| 081 | +234 81 | MTN, Glo, 9mobile |
| 090 | +234 90 | Airtel, MTN, 9mobile |
| 091 | +234 91 | Airtel, MTN, Glo |
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.
53 landline areas cover Nigeria, from 0201 in Lagos to 02089 in Yenagoa.
| At home | From abroad | Area |
|---|---|---|
| 0201 | +234 201 | Lagos |
| 0202 | +234 202 | Ibadan |
| 0209 | +234 209 | Abuja |
| 02030 | +234 2030 | Ado Ekiti |
| 02031 | +234 2031 | Ilorin |
| 02033 | +234 2033 | New Bussa |
| 02034 | +234 2034 | Akure |
| 02035 | +234 2035 | Osogbo |
| 02036 | +234 2036 | Ile Ife |
| 02037 | +234 2037 | Ijebu Ode |
| 02038 | +234 2038 | Oyo |
| 02039 | +234 2039 | Abeokuta |
| 02041 | +234 2041 | Wukari |
| 02042 | +234 2042 | Nsukka Enugu |
| 02043 | +234 2043 | Abakaliki |
| 02044 | +234 2044 | Makurdi |
| 02045 | +234 2045 | Ogoja |
| 02046 | +234 2046 | Onitsha |
| 02047 | +234 2047 | Lafia/Keffi |
| 02048 | +234 2048 | Awka |
| 02050 | +234 2050 | Ikare |
| 02051 | +234 2051 | Owoh |
| 02052 | +234 2052 | Benin |
| 02053 | +234 2053 | Warri |
| 02054 | +234 2054 | Sapele |
| 02055 | +234 2055 | Agbor |
| 02056 | +234 2056 | Asaba |
| 02057 | +234 2057 | Auchi |
| 02058 | +234 2058 | Lokoja |
| 02059 | +234 2059 | Okitipupa |
| 02060 | +234 2060 | Sokoto |
| 02062 | +234 2062 | Kaduna |
| 02064 | +234 2064 | Kano |
| 02065 | +234 2065 | Katsina |
| 02066 | +234 2066 | Minna |
| 02068 | +234 2068 | Birin Kebbi |
| 02069 | +234 2069 | Zaria |
| 02071 | +234 2071 | Azare |
| 02072 | +234 2072 | Gombe |
| 02073 | +234 2073 | Jos |
| 02074 | +234 2074 | Damaturu |
| 02075 | +234 2075 | Yola |
| 02076 | +234 2076 | Maiduguri |
| 02077 | +234 2077 | Bauchi |
| 02079 | +234 2079 | Jalingo |
| 02082 | +234 2082 | Aba |
| 02083 | +234 2083 | Owerri |
| 02084 | +234 2084 | Port Harcourt |
| 02085 | +234 2085 | Uyo |
| 02086 | +234 2086 | Ahoada |
| 02087 | +234 2087 | Calabar |
| 02088 | +234 2088 | Umuahia |
| 02089 | +234 2089 | Yenagoa |
In Nigeria, the phone number format for apps and SMS gateways is +234 followed by the number without its 0.
| Written | Example | Where you see it |
|---|---|---|
| At home | 0802 123 4567 | Business cards, local ads |
| International | +234 802 123 4567 | Websites, email signatures |
| E.164 | +2348021234567 | APIs, SMS gateways, CRMs |
A missed call from a +234 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 Nigeria 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 +234 belong to other countries, so one wrong digit reaches a different place.
These are the questions people ask most about +234.
Which country uses the +234 country code?
Nigeria. Every phone number there starts with +234 when it is dialed from abroad.
How do I call Nigeria from the US?
Dial 011, then 234, then the number without its first 0. A mobile number written 0802 123 4567 at home is dialed 011 234 802 123 4567 from the US, or +234 802 123 4567 from any mobile phone.
Is +234 the same as 00234?
Yes. 00 is the exit code used in 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 Nigeria?
A mobile number has 10 digits after +234, written 0802 123 4567 at home. A landline has 10 digits, written 0201 XXX XXXX at home.
What time is it in Nigeria?
Nigeria is on West Africa Time, UTC+1, all year. It does not use daylight saving time.
How do I check a +234 number that called me?
Enter it in the box above. The free check shows whether it is a valid number from Nigeria 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.