How do I dial Niger from the US?

Dial +227 followed by the local number. From a landline, dial 011-227 then the local number.

DialHard - How to Call Niger: Country Code +227

What is Niger's country code?

The country code for Niger is +227.

Country codes are assigned by the International Telecommunication Union (ITU).

How do I dial Niger?

International format (recommended)

+227 [local number]

Example: +227 93 12 34 56

From a mobile phone

Press and hold 0 or tap + to get the plus sign, then dial +227 followed by the local number.

From a landline

Dial your country's international access code, then 227, then the local number.

Common access codes: US/Canada: 011, UK: 00, Australia: 0011

Do I need to drop the leading zero?

Niger numbers don't typically have a trunk prefix to remove. Dial the number as-is after the country code.

What time zone is Niger?

Africa/Lagos

Good time to call

02:03 PM local time · Weekend daytime

Good for personal calls.

How much does it cost to call Niger?

International calls to Niger vary dramatically by provider. Major US carriers charge $3.00/min or more, while VoIP services like DialHard start at $0.64/min.

Provider	Rate/min	vs DialHard
AT&T	$3.00	79% more
Verizon	$2.99	79% more
T-Mobile	$3.00	79% more
DialHard	$0.64	Save ~79%

Carrier rates are based on published international calling rates without plan add-ons. Your actual rate may vary.

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Frequently asked questions

Is +227 a mobile or landline code?

+227 is the country code for all of Niger—both mobile and landline numbers use this code. The digits after the country code may indicate the number type, but this varies by country.

Why won't my call to Niger connect?

Common issues:

Wrong format: Make sure you're using +227 (not 00227 or 227)
Extra digits: Remove any trunk prefix (usually 0) from the start of the local number
Missing digits: Ensure you have the complete local number after the country code

How do I save a Niger number in my contacts?

Always save international numbers in E.164 format: +227 followed by the local number (without the leading 0 if applicable). This format works worldwide.