Area Code 202 – Niamey
The phone area code for Niamey is 202 (international format +227202). Browse local exchange codes (NXX) and carrier assignments below.
📍 Geographic Location of Niamey
Geographic Overview
The area code 202 is a geographic National Destination Code (NDC) assigned to the capital city of Niger, Niamey. It serves the urban and suburban areas of the capital, including administrative districts such as Niamey I through V, as well as the surrounding communes. As the political and economic hub of Niger, Niamey hosts most government institutions, foreign embassies, and major corporate offices, making this code essential for business and official communications.
Dialing Formats
Within Niger, callers must dial the full national number, which includes the trunk prefix 0, followed by the area code and the subscriber number. For Niamey, the national format is: 0 202 XX XX XX. The subscriber number is 6 digits long, making the total national significant number (NSN) 8 digits (including the leading 0).
For international callers, the format is: +227 202 XX XX XX, where +227 is the country calling code for Niger. The leading trunk prefix '0' is omitted when dialing from abroad.
Example
A typical landline number in Niamey might be +227 202 12 34 56. To call this number from within Niger, you would dial 0202 12 34 56. From outside Niger, you would dial +227 202 12 34 56.
Overlay and Numbering Plan
Currently, there is no overlay code for Niamey; the 202 code is unique to the capital. However, the Nigerien regulator (ARTP) has implemented a closed numbering plan, meaning that all national numbers, both fixed and mobile, are 8 digits long (including the leading 0). This simplifies dialing and ensures consistency across the country.
Caller Instructions
- Local callers within Niamey must still dial the full national number, including the area code. There is no shortened local dialing format.
- Callers from other regions in Niger must also dial the full national number, starting with 0.
- International callers should replace the leading 0 with the +227 country code.
When traveling to Niamey, visitors should be aware that landline numbers are primarily used by businesses and government offices, as mobile penetration is high. However, many official services still rely on fixed lines, so it is important to use the correct format to avoid call failures.