Verify Nigeria Phone Numbers - Country Code +234
Our phone number lookup tool above instantly verifies whether a phone number belongs to Nigeria by analyzing its country code and number format. Nigeria phone numbers use the country code +234 and follow an 7 to 10 digits national format.
| Country: |  Nigeria (NG, NGA) |
|---|---|
| Country Calling Code: | +234 |
| National Number Format: | 7 to 10 digits |
| Example Number: | +234 803 123 4567 |
| International Dialing Prefix: | 009 |
| National Trunk Prefix: | 0 |
| Time Zone (UTC/DST): | +1 |
| Regulator: | Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) |
Identify Mobile Phone Number Operator
Nigeria mobile numbers are usually issued by one of the following operators:
| Operator | MCCMNC |
|---|---|
| MTN | 62130, 62125 |
| Glo | 62150 |
| Airtel | 62120 |
| 9mobile | 62160 |
Here's a full list of Nigeria mobile operators on our reverse phone number lookup database: 9mobile, Airtel, Glo, MAFAB, MTN, Multilinks, Ntel, Prestel, Smile, Starcomms.
Phone Number Types in Nigeria
These are the number types currently in use in Nigeria, with an example of how each is written in national and international format.
| Type | Example (National) | Example (International) | Digits |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mobile | 0802 123 4567 | +234 802 123 4567 | 10 |
| Fixed Line | 02033 12 3456 | +234 2033 12 3456 | 10 |
| Toll Free | 0800 1759 1759 | +234 800 1759 1759 | 11 |
| Universal Access Number | 0700 123 4567 | +234 700 123 4567 | 10 |
Track a Phone Number's Location by Nigeria Area Code
Fixed-line phone numbers in Nigeria use the country code +234, followed by an area code such as 201 (Lagos), 202 (Ibadan) or 209 (Abuja). Match the area code below to identify the city or region a number from Nigeria is calling from.
| Area Code | City / Region | Dialing Format |
|---|---|---|
| 201 | Lagos | +234 201 |
| 202 | Ibadan | +234 202 |
| 209 | Abuja | +234 209 |
| 2042 | Nsukka Enugu | +234 2042 |
| 2052 | Benin | +234 2052 |
| 2062 | Kaduna | +234 2062 |
| 2064 | Kano | +234 2064 |
| 2073 | Jos | +234 2073 |
| 2076 | Maiduguri | +234 2076 |
| 2084 | Port Harcourt | +234 2084 |