How to call Kenya
- From mobile
- +254 xx xxxxxxx
- From landline
- exit code + 254 xx xxxxxxx
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How to call Kenya from another country
The exit code depends on the country you call from. Find yours, then dial the rest
How to dial Kenya from abroad
How to make a call to Kenya from another country: dial your exit code, the country code, and the number. The example number has 9 digits after 254, though Kenyan numbers run from 7 to 10 digits.
- 00Exit code
- 254Country code of Kenya
- 20Nairobi
- xxxxxxxLocal number
- From a mobile, type + instead of 00
- From the US or Canada, type 011 instead of 00
Paste or type a number here to see how to dial it from anywhere
Before you call Kenya
Area codes of five big cities
Keep the area code and drop the 0 before it.
- Nairobi+254 20
- Mombasa+254 41
- Nakuru+254 51
- Eldoret+254 53
- Kisumu+254 57
Towns near Nairobi have own codes
Thika and Kiambu do not use the Nairobi code 20.
- Thika+254 66
- Kiambu+254 67
- Naivasha+254 50
How Kenya phone numbers work
- Landlines
- Starts with 02, 04, 05, or 06. The next digits show the region, from 020 for Nairobi to 069 for Marsabit
- Mobiles
- Starts with 01 or 07. A number keeps its prefix when it moves to a new network, since porting began in April 2011
Want to call Kenya?
Type the number and call from your browser, with no app and no plan
When to call Kenya
The time now in Kenya, and the best hours to call. Kenya never changes its clock, so the time difference moves only when your own country changes its clock.
- Daylight saving time
- None, the clocks never change
Holidays in Kenya
Offices close on these days by law
- Oct10Mazingira DaySaturday
- Oct20Mashujaa DayTuesday
- Dec12Jamhuri DaySaturday
- Dec25Christmas DayFriday
- Dec26Boxing DaySaturday
- Jan1New Year's DayFriday
Why a call to Kenya fails
The 0 is still in the number
The 0 at the start of a Kenyan number is for calls inside Kenya. From abroad, leave it out: +254 takes its place.
The exit code is wrong for your country
00 works from Kenya, Europe, and most of the world. From the US and Canada the exit code is 011.
The number does not take calls from abroad
Kenya's short codes, such as 112, 999, and 116, are national-only and do not connect from outside Kenya.
Questions
How do I call Kenya from another country?
Dial your exit code, then 254 and the number
Which exit code do I dial before 254?
From a landline, dial your exit code first: 00 in most countries, 011 in the US and Canada. From a mobile, + replaces it
How to call a Kenya mobile number?
From a mobile in any country, dial +254, then the number
Why does my call to Kenya not go through?
The usual causes: the 0 is still in the number, the exit code is wrong for your country, and the number does not take calls from abroad. Each one is explained above, with its fix
What time is it in Kenya now?
Call between 8:00 and 22:00 in Kenya. Most of Kenya keeps the time of Nairobi. Kenya has no daylight saving time
How much does it cost to call Kenya?
It depends on where you call from. Many plans in the US and Canada include Kenya. From a browser, Suparelay charges each started minute, at the price shown before you call
Can I call Kenya for free, or make a free call to a Kenya mobile number?
An app calls for free only when both sides have it. A call to a landline, or to a phone without the app, costs money
How do I type +254 on a phone?
Hold the 0 key until + shows, then type 254 and the number. It works the same in every country
Can I make a WhatsApp call to Kenya?
Free apps such as WhatsApp ring only people who have them. A landline in Kenya needs a phone network: a plan, a calling service, or Suparelay from your browser
How to make an international call to Kenya?
Dial your exit code, then 254 and the number
How do you call Kenya, and how to call to Kenya?
Dial your exit code, then 254 and the number
How to call Kenya number?
Dial your exit code, then 254 and the number
What's the best way to call Kenya?
It depends on where you call from. Many plans in the US and Canada include Kenya. From a browser, Suparelay charges each started minute, at the price shown before you call
Can I make an online call to Kenya, or an internet call to a Kenya number online?
Free apps such as WhatsApp ring only people who have them. A landline in Kenya needs a phone network: a plan, a calling service, or Suparelay from your browser