02076 area code — Maiduguri
In Nigeria, the area code 02076 covers Maiduguri. Numbers are written internationally as +234 2076.
How to call Maiduguri
- From abroad
- +234 2076 XXX XXXX
- Within Nigeria
- 02076 XXX XXXX
- Country calling code
- +234
About the 02076 area code
When you see a number beginning +234 2076, it belongs to Maiduguri: the 234 is Nigeria's country calling code and 2076 is the area code.
Area codes like 02076 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 Maiduguri?
Maiduguri uses the area code 02076, written internationally as +234 2076.
How do I call Maiduguri from another country?
Dial your international access code, then +234 2076, then the local number — dropping the national leading 0.
What time is it in Maiduguri?
Maiduguri is in the Africa/Lagos time zone; the live clock above shows the current local time.
Is 02076 a mobile or a landline code?
02076 is a geographic (landline) area code for Maiduguri. Mobile numbers in Nigeria use their own separate prefixes.