Telephone Area Code for Kaduna South, Nigeria

When placing calls to Kaduna South in Nigeria, it's important to use the correct area code. While Kaduna South doesn't have a unique area code assigned exclusively to it, the region falls under the broader Kaduna State dialing code.

Kaduna State Area Code

The telephone area code for Kaduna State, which encompasses Kaduna South, is 062. This code applies to most locations within the state, including major urban centers and surrounding areas.

Dialing Format

To call a landline in Kaduna South from outside Nigeria, you would dial:

• International access code (e.g., 011 from the US/Canada, 00 from many other countries)
• Nigeria's country code: 234
• Kaduna area code: 62 (drop the leading 0)
• Local phone number

For example: 011 234 62 XXX XXXX

Mobile Numbers

Mobile phone numbers in Nigeria follow a different format and don't use geographic area codes. They typically start with prefixes like 080, 081, 090, 070, etc., depending on the carrier.