0201 area code — Lagos
0201 is the local dialing code used in Lagos, Nigeria. Numbers are written internationally as +234 201.
How to call Lagos
- From abroad
- +234 201 XXX XXXX
- Within Nigeria
- 0201 XXX XXXX
- Country calling code
- +234
About the 0201 area code
A full number here takes the form +234 201 XXX XXXX — the 201 identifies Lagos within Nigeria's numbering plan.
Area codes like 0201 tie a phone number to a place — useful for knowing where a call or message originates, and for signing up to services that expect a local Nigeria number. To actually receive an SMS on a Nigeria number, a temporary or virtual line does the job without exposing your own SIM.
Frequently asked questions
What area code is Lagos?
Lagos uses the area code 0201, written internationally as +234 201.
How do I call Lagos from another country?
Dial your international access code, then +234 201, then the local number — dropping the national leading 0.
What time is it in Lagos?
Lagos is in the Africa/Lagos time zone; the live clock above shows the current local time.
Is 0201 a mobile or a landline code?
0201 is a geographic (landline) area code for Lagos. Mobile numbers in Nigeria use their own separate prefixes.