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Niger (+227) international code walkthrough.

The +227 prefix covers Niger's national mobile networks — from the capital Niamey to Zinder and Maradi. Here's the verified Niger country code, ISO references, live local time, and Ringflow's direct Nigerien routes.

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Niger
NE · NER · Zone 2
+227
Live route
Niamey
Time
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Alpha-2
NE
Alpha-3
NER
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Niger snapshot

Niger at a glance.

The geography, eight-digit numbers and WAT time zone you need before placing your first call into Niger.

Niger country information

Niger
Africa
+227
Capital
Niamey
Region
Africa
Time zone
Africa/Niamey
Numbering zone
Zone 2
Code length
3 digits
ISO 3166 codes
NE · NER
Ways to reach Niger

Every route into Nigerien lines.

Mobile or landline — the +227 prefix reaches Niamey, Zinder and all Nigerien regions. Pick what fits your traffic.

01Classic

Direct calls using landlines & mobile phones

Dial Niger directly from any landline or mobile by entering your international exit code, then the country code +227, and finally the local number.

02Pre-paid

International calling cards for Niger

Pre-paid international calling cards remain a convenient, low-cost way to reach Niger. Each card gives you a PIN and an access number to place global calls.

03Modern

VoIP services for contacting Niger

VoIP apps like Skype, WhatsApp and Viber — and business VoIP from Ringflow — route calls to Niger over the internet, usually at far lower rates than traditional carriers.

Niger profile

What shapes Nigerien voice traffic, West Africa's Sahel gateway.

The fundamentals behind calls to and from Niger — the +227 code, Niamey, the WAT zone (UTC+1) and the flat eight-digit numbering plan.

Capital
Niamey
Region
Africa
Time zone
Africa/Niamey
Numbering zone
Zone 2
Code length
3 digits
ISO 3166 codes
NE · NER
Learn more: Niger — Wikipedia
Dialing Niger

How to call Niger.

Niger uses eight-digit flat numbering — no area code. Dial +227 then the eight-digit local number.

Number anatomy

Exit prefix++Country code227+Area / mobileXX+Subscriber numberXXX XXX
Final dialled number
+227 XX XXX XXX
Valid E.164
Format follows ITU-T Recommendation E.164 — the international public telecommunication numbering plan.
01Step 1 of 4

Start with the exit prefix

Press + on a mobile (hold the 0 key), or dial 00 from most countries / 011 from North America.

02Step 2 of 4

Add the Niger code

Dial +227. This identifies Niger on the global telephone network.

03Step 3 of 4

Enter the area or mobile prefix

Type the first part of the local number. Drop the leading 0 if there is one.

04Step 4 of 4

Finish with the subscriber number

The remaining digits route the call to the specific line in Niamey or elsewhere.

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FAQ

Calling Niger, answered.

What businesses and NGOs ask most before dialling Niger on +227.

Niger's country calling code is +227. Always dial it before the national number when calling from outside Niger.
Dial your international access prefix (+ on mobile, or 00 / 011 from a landline), then 227, then the Niger number (drop the leading 0 if it has one).
Niger uses ISO 3166-1 alpha-2 code NE and alpha-3 code NER.
Niger is part of the Africa region.
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