+234 country code: Nigeria
+234 is the international calling code of Nigeria. A number that starts with +234 (or 00234) comes from Nigeria.
| Country | 🇳🇬 Nigeria |
|---|---|
| Calling code | +234 (or 00234) |
| ISO | NG |
| Mobile number length | 10 digits after +234 |
| Example (international) | +234 802 123 4567 |
| Same number, dialled inside the country | 0802 123 4567 |
| To call abroad from there, dial | 009 |
| Time zone | UTC+1 |
| WhatsApp format | wa.me/2348021234567 |
Example numbers are fictional.
How to call a +234 number from abroad
- The exit code+ on a mobile, or 00 from most countries (011 from the US and Canada).
- The country code 234Without the +, if you already dialled 00.
- The numberWithout the leading 0, which is only dialled inside the country: 0802 123 4567 becomes +234 802 123 4567.
For WhatsApp, write the code and the number with no +, no leading 0 and no spaces: 2348021234567. Make a WhatsApp link
A missed call from +234?
If you do not know anyone with a +234 number, do not call back a one-ring missed call. It is a common scam: calling back an international number is charged at a high rate. Block the number, and look it up before you answer if in doubt.
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Common questions
Which country has the code +234?
Nigeria. A number that starts with +234 or 00234 is from Nigeria.
How many digits are in a +234 phone number?
A mobile number has 10 digits after the +234 country code. Example: +234 802 123 4567.
How do I call a +234 number from abroad?
Dial + on a mobile (or 00 from most countries, 011 from the US and Canada), then 234, then the number without its leading 0. Example: +234 802 123 4567.
Is 00234 the same as +234?
Yes. The + stands for the international exit code of the country you call from (00 in most countries). On a mobile, + works everywhere.
All country calling codes · Sources: ITU-T E.164 for the codes; libphonenumber for number formats and examples.