Calling Nigeria from the USA
Rates, dialling instructions and the best time to call Nigeria from the USA with eFon.
Many people in the United States have family, friends and business partners in Nigeria, and a phone call is still the simplest way to stay close. eFon lets you call Nigeria mobiles and landlines from any phone in the United States at low per-minute rates — no contract, no special plan.
Nigerians are among the largest African-born groups in the United States, with major communities in Houston, the Dallas–Fort Worth area, Atlanta, New York, Chicago and the Washington DC area.
How to dial Nigeria from the USA
011 234 · local number
- From a landline in the United States: dial the exit code 011, then the country code 234, then the local number without any leading zero.
- From a mobile: type +234 and the local number — the plus sign replaces the exit code on every mobile phone, wherever you are.
- With eFon: open the app, choose Nigeria, enter the number and call — the app adds the country code for you.
Examples: the mobile number +234 802 123 4567 in Nigeria is dialled as 011 234 802 123 4567 from a landline in the United States (or +234 802 123 4567 from a mobile); the Abuja landline +234 9 104 0123 becomes 011 234 9 104 0123.
Best time to call Nigeria from the USA
When it's 09:00 in Washington D.C., it's 14:00 in Abuja — Nigeria is 5 h ahead of the United States. Good hours to call: 08:00–16:00 Washington D.C. time, which is 13:00–21:00 in Abuja.
| Washington D.C. | Abuja |
|---|---|
| 09:00 | 14:00 |
| 13:00 | 18:00 |
| 19:00 | 00:00 |
Times are calculated for today and follow daylight-saving changes automatically.
EFon rates to Nigeria from the USA
These are the per-minute prices you pay from the USA — eFon rates depend only on the destination, never on the country you call from. Mobile and landline numbers are listed separately; switch the currency with the toggle.
| Destination | Price per minute |
|---|---|
| Nigeria | 0.11 $/min |
What it costs from the USA
- From 0.11 $/min to Nigeria, billed per minute.
- No connection fee, no subscription, no contract — top up once and call until the credit is used.
- Works over Wi‑Fi or mobile data on any iPhone or Android phone in the United States; the person you call needs nothing but their normal phone.
- Calling Nigeria through the app can save up to 90% compared with dialling directly on a mobile-operator plan.
Frequently asked questions
How do I call Nigeria from the USA?
From a landline in the United States dial 011 234 and the local number; from a mobile dial +234 and the number. With eFon you open the app, pick Nigeria and enter the number — the app adds the country code.
How much does it cost to call Nigeria from the USA?
With eFon, calls to Nigeria start at 0.11 $/min from the USA — the same rate as from any other country. There is no connection fee and no subscription.
What is the time difference between the United States and Nigeria?
When it's 09:00 in Washington D.C., it's 14:00 in Abuja — Nigeria is 5 h ahead of the United States. Good hours to call: 08:00–16:00 Washington D.C. time, which is 13:00–21:00 in Abuja.
Can I call Nigeria mobile numbers from the USA?
Yes — eFon reaches both mobiles and landlines in Nigeria. Mobile and landline rates are listed separately in the table above.
Do I need a special plan or SIM card in the United States?
No. eFon runs on the internet connection you already have in the United States — Wi‑Fi or mobile data — with any SIM or none at all. Install the app, top up and call Nigeria; the person you call answers on their normal phone.
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