Australia → 
NigeriaStep by step
Dial in this order.
- 1Dial 00110011
The exit code for Australia. It tells the network the next number is international.
- 2Dial 234234
The country code for Nigeria.
- 3Dial the area code201
Nigeria area codes start with 0 at home. Leave it off: 201 for Lagos.
- 4Dial the local number123 4567
7 digits in Lagos.
WHAT TO DIALAustralia → Nigeria
0011 + 234 + area code + number
Exit Code
0011
Australia exit code
+Country Code
234
Country code for Nigeria
+City Code
---(3)
Lagos 201. Drop the leading 0.
+Phone Number
-------(7)
Lagos, 7 digits
TypeWhat you dialExample
LANDLINE0011 234 --- ------- (3)+(7)0011 234 201 123 4567 Lagos
MOBILE0011 234 ---------- (10)0011 234 802 123 4567
Drop the leading 0.
Major Nigeria city codes
| City | Dial from Australia | City code | Number |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lagos | 0011 234 201 | --- (3) | ------- (7) |
| Abuja | 0011 234 209 | --- (3) | ------- (7) |
| Ibadan | 0011 234 202 | --- (3) | ------- (7) |
| Ado Ekiti | 0011 234 2030 | ---- (4) | ------ (6) |
| Ilorin | 0011 234 2031 | ---- (4) | ------ (6) |
| New Bussa | 0011 234 2033 | ---- (4) | ------ (6) |
| Akure | 0011 234 2034 | ---- (4) | ------ (6) |
| Osogbo | 0011 234 2035 | ---- (4) | ------ (6) |
At home these codes are written with a 0 in front. Leave that off when calling from abroad.
Time difference
Sydney7:13 AM
10 hoursLagos9:13 PM
Lagos is 10 hours behind Sydney.
Calling from a mobile?
Just dial +234 201 123 4567 — hold 0 to get the +. The + works from any country.