British Indian Ocean Territory → 
NigeriaStep by step
Dial in this order.
- 1Dial 0000
The exit code for British Indian Ocean Territory. 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 DIALBritish Indian Ocean Territory → Nigeria
00 + 234 + area code + number
Exit Code
00
British Indian Ocean Territory 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
LANDLINE00 234 --- ------- (3)+(7)00 234 201 123 4567 Lagos
MOBILE00 234 ---------- (10)00 234 802 123 4567
Drop the leading 0.
Major Nigeria city codes
| City | Dial from British Indian Ocean Territory | City code | Number |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lagos | 00 234 201 | --- (3) | ------- (7) |
| Abuja | 00 234 209 | --- (3) | ------- (7) |
| Ibadan | 00 234 202 | --- (3) | ------- (7) |
| Ado Ekiti | 00 234 2030 | ---- (4) | ------ (6) |
| Ilorin | 00 234 2031 | ---- (4) | ------ (6) |
| New Bussa | 00 234 2033 | ---- (4) | ------ (6) |
| Akure | 00 234 2034 | ---- (4) | ------ (6) |
| Osogbo | 00 234 2035 | ---- (4) | ------ (6) |
At home these codes are written with a 0 in front. Leave that off when calling from abroad.
Time difference
Local times are not available for this route yet.
Calling from a mobile?
Just dial +234 201 123 4567 — hold 0 to get the +. The + works from any country.