Nigeria → 
AfghanistanStep by step
Dial in this order.
- 1Dial 009009
The exit code for Nigeria. It tells the network the next number is international.
- 2Dial 9393
The country code for Afghanistan.
- 3Dial the area code23
Afghanistan area codes start with 0 at home. Leave it off: 23 for Bamian.
- 4Dial the local number456 7890
7 digits in Bamian.
WHAT TO DIALNigeria → Afghanistan
009 + 93 + area code + number
Exit Code
009
Nigeria exit code
+Country Code
93
Country code for Afghanistan
+City Code
--(2)
Bamian 23. Drop the leading 0.
+Phone Number
-------(7)
Bamian, 7 digits
TypeWhat you dialExample
LANDLINE009 93 -- ------- (2)+(7)009 93 23 456 7890 Bamian
MOBILE009 93 --------- (9)009 93 701 234 567
Drop the leading 0.
Major Afghanistan city codes
| City | Dial from Nigeria | City code | Number |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kabul | 009 93 20 | -- (2) | ------- (7) |
| Parwan | 009 93 21 | -- (2) | ------- (7) |
| Kapisa | 009 93 22 | -- (2) | ------- (7) |
| Bamian | 009 93 23 | -- (2) | ------- (7) |
| Wardak | 009 93 24 | -- (2) | ------- (7) |
| Logar | 009 93 25 | -- (2) | ------- (7) |
| Dorkondi | 009 93 26 | -- (2) | ------- (7) |
| Khost | 009 93 27 | -- (2) | ------- (7) |
At home these codes are written with a 0 in front. Leave that off when calling from abroad.
Time difference
Lagos10:02 PM
3½ hoursBamian1:32 AM
Bamian is 3½ hours ahead of Lagos.
Calling from a mobile?
Just dial +93 23 456 7890 — hold 0 to get the +. The + works from any country.