Niger
Niger
+227
ISO
NE / NER
Capital
Niamey
Continent
Africa
Timezone
UTC+1
Currency
XOF
Scam risk
MEDIUM
Population
24,206,644 · French
🕐 Current time in Niger UTC+1
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Common formats for +227

The country code for Niger can be written several ways. All refer to the same code.

  • +227 - international E.164 format (with plus sign)
  • 227 - digits only (often typed in search)
  • 00227 - with European exit code (00)
  • 011 227 - with US exit code (011)
  • 00 227 XX XX XX XX - full landline example
  • +227 XX XX XX XX - full mobile example

How to dial

From the United States →
011 + 227 + area + number
Landline: 00 227 XX XX XX XX · Mobile: +227 XX XX XX XX
From Europe →
00 + 227 + area + number
Exit code from your country, then 227, then the local number.

From specific countries

FromLandlineMobile
United States United States 011 227 XX XX XX XX +227 XX XX XX XX
United Kingdom United Kingdom 00 227 XX XX XX XX +227 XX XX XX XX
Australia Australia 0011 227 XX XX XX XX +227 XX XX XX XX
Canada Canada 011 227 XX XX XX XX +227 XX XX XX XX
India India 00 227 XX XX XX XX +227 XX XX XX XX

Area codes

CodeCity / Region
202 Niamey
203 Niamey
2041 Maradi
2044 Agadez
2045 Arlit
2051 Zinder
2054 Diffa
2061 Tahoua
2064 Konni
2065 Dosso

View all 18 area codes →

Scam Risk: MEDIUM

Some advance-fee fraud.

Common scam types from +227
  • Advance Fee
What to do
  • Be cautious with unexpected calls from +227
  • Verify the caller's identity before sharing personal information
  • Report suspicious calls to your carrier

FAQ

What country has the code +227?

The country code +227 belongs to Niger.

Is +227 a scam?

+227 is the legitimate country code for Niger. The scam risk level is medium. Some advance-fee fraud.

How to call Niger from the US?

From a US landline: dial 011 + 227 + local number. From a US cell: dial +227 + local number.

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