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How to Call Niger
This guide provides helpful tips for calling Niger from the U.S. Learn how to make calls to Niger with confidence.
The Niger country code is +227. Use +227 as the international dialing prefix for calls to Niger from any country, then dial the 8 digits after +227. The ISO codes are NE and NER.
NIGER COUNTRY CODE
+227
Dial before any nigerien number from outside Niger
What is the country code for Niger?
| Quick reference | Detail | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| Country Code | +227 | Dial before a nigerien number |
| ISO Code | NE / NER | Country identifiers |
| International Prefix | +227 | Use for calls into Niger |
| Trunk Prefix | 0 | Use only for domestic dialing |
| Number Length | 8 digits after +227 | Area or mobile code plus subscriber number |
| Emergency | 16 | Police, fire, and ambulance |
Good to know: Niger uses 8-digit national numbers with no area codes. Mobile numbers start with 8 or 9.
For nigerien numbers, there is no trunk prefix or area code. Dial the national number directly within Niger. From another country, place +227 before the number.
How to call Niger
Use this universal format: exit code, then +227, then the 8 digits after +227.
- Dial your exit code, or press + on a mobile phone.
- Dial 227 for Niger.
- Dial the 8 digits after +227.
International call flow:
1. Exit code
→
2. +227
→
3. Local number
→
4. Dial
Exit code by country
US and Canada
011
UK and most of Europe
00
Australia
0011
Mobile, any country
+
Nigerien numbers have no area codes. 8-digit national numbers dial directly.
Dialing format and examples
The +CC format works on any mobile phone. Use +227 20 12 34 56 for a Niamey landline and +227 90 12 34 56 for a mobile number.
| Origin | Format | Example |
|---|---|---|
| US/Canada | 011 227 8 digits after +227 | 011 227 20123456 |
| UK | 00 227 8 digits after +227 | 00 227 20123456 |
| Australia | 0011 227 8 digits after +227 | 0011 227 20123456 |
| Mobile, any country | +227 8 digits after +227 | +227 20123456 |
For other dialing guides, see How to call the Netherlands or How to call Germany.
What a Niger number looks like
A nigerien phone number in international format has two parts. The country code +227 and the national number.
Landline
+227 | 20 | 1234567
Mobile
+227 | 90 | 1234567
Number format and length
After +227, nigerien numbers contain 8 digits after +227. Landlines and mobile numbers follow the national format.
| Number type | Pattern | Example |
|---|---|---|
| Niamey landline | +227 XX XXX XXXX | +227 20 12 34 56 |
| Nigerien mobile | +227 XX XXX XXXX | +227 90 12 34 56 |
Format a Niger number for WhatsApp
For WhatsApp, save the nigerien number in international format with +227. A nigerien mobile number becomes +227 followed by the national number. You can also save it without spaces.
If your team needs a nigerien number for customer calls or local presence, see Telnyx Phone Numbers for numbers in 140+ countries with instant activation.
Good to know: WhatsApp needs the full international format. Nigerien numbers have no trunk prefix to drop.
Niger number formats and emergency numbers
Nigerien numbers follow the national format. From another country, place +227 before the national number.
| City or region | Domestic code | International code |
|---|---|---|
| Niamey | (none) | +227 |
| Zinder | (none) | +227 |
| Maradi | (none) | +227 |
| Agadez | (none) | +227 |
| Diffa | (none) | +227 |
| Tahoua | (none) | +227 |
| Number type | Dialed in Niger | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Emergency | 16 | Police, fire, ambulance |
| Toll-free | 0800 | Free from nigerien lines, not always reachable from abroad |
| Premium rate | 0900 | Can cost more than standard calls |
| Business numbers | 085 | Non-geographic business lines |
Keep in mind: 16 works inside Niger only. If you are outside Niger, call the emergency number for your current location. Some service numbers may not accept calls from outside Niger.
Cost and best time to call Niger
Call cost and timing depend on your carrier, your country, and whether you call a landline, mobile, toll-free, or premium-rate number.
How much does it cost to call Niger
For business calling, Telnyx SIP Trunking gives per-minute pricing for calls to nigerien landline and mobile destinations with usage-based pricing and no monthly minimums. Your total cost can change based on call volume, destination type, and fees from your current provider.
| Calling method | Cost pattern | Best for |
|---|---|---|
| Mobile carrier | Plan rate or international fee | Personal calls |
| International add-on | Recurring fee plus lower per-minute rates | Repeat callers |
| VoIP or SIP | Per-minute pricing by destination type | Teams and high-volume calling |
Good to know: Ask your provider whether nigerien mobile calls are priced differently from landline calls. They often are.
Time zones and best time to call
Niger follows West Africa Time, UTC+1, year-round with no daylight saving. For business calls, aim for 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Nigerien time.
| Calling from | Offset from NL | Best call window |
|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | NE offset varies | 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. UK time |
| US Eastern | NE offset varies | 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. ET |
| US Pacific | NE offset varies | 6:00 a.m. to 8:00 a.m. PT |
Good to know: Time differences can shift for short periods because daylight saving dates do not match in every country.
Is calling Niger free
Calling Niger is not automatically free. It may be free if your mobile or landline plan includes Niger calling, if both parties use an app over data, or if a company gives you a reachable local number.
WhatsApp and similar apps do not charge per minute for app-to-app calls, but your internet or roaming plan may charge for data. Business callers can use SIP Trunking with usage-based pricing for the lowest per-minute rates.
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