How to call Kenya from Australia
- From mobile
- +254 xx xxxxxxx
- From landline
- 0011 254 xx xxxxxxx
From $0.32/min in your browser, no plan needed
How to dial Kenya from Australia
How to make a call to Kenya from Australia: dial the exit code, the country code, and the number. Kenyan numbers start with a 0 at home. Drop it after 254.
- Fails
- 0011 254 020 xxxxxx
- Works
- 0011 254 20 xxxxxx
- 0011Australia exit code
- 254Country code of Kenya
- xx xxxxxxxThe number, area code first
- From a mobile: +254 xx xxxxxxx
Paste or type a number here to see how to dial it from anywhere
Example: +254 20 2012345
- Mobile
- +254 20 2012345
- Landline
- 0011 254 20 2012345
Main area codes in Kenya
The area code comes right after 254, then the local number
- Nairobi0011 25420then the local number
- Kakamega/Mbale/Butere/Mumias/Vihiga0011 25456then the local number
- Mombasa/Mariakani/Kilifi0011 25441then the local number
- Nakuru/Njoro/Molo0011 25451then the local number
- Eldoret/Turbo/Kapsabet/Iten/Kabarnet0011 25453then the local number
- Kisumu/Siaya/Maseno0011 25457then the local number
- Thika/Ruiru0011 25466then the local number
- Naivasha/Narok/Gilgil0011 25450then the local number
Before you call Kenya
Dial a Kenyan city
Each city has its own code after 254. Add the local number after it.
- Nairobi0011 254 20
- Mombasa0011 254 41
- Kisumu0011 254 57
- Nakuru0011 254 51
Save contacts with plus
Calling Kenya cell phones is the same from a saved contact: +254 and a 9-digit number.
- Hold 0 until + appears
- Dial 254
- Dial the number without its 0
Calling Kenya from Australia without an international plan
Suparelay calls Kenya for $0.46/min from your browser, with no plan. Without one, carriers in Australia charge up to $1.75/min. Optus and Vodafone include Kenya on one plan each, and Telstra on none, so check your plan in the table.
| Carrier | Per minute |
|---|---|
SuparelayNo plan neededUp to 3× cheaper | $0.46 landline$0.32 mobile |
 | $1.75 |
 | $0.49 |
 | $0.62 + $0.19 per call$0.17 with plan |
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. The time difference moves only when Australian clocks change.
- Time difference
- April to October: 7 hours behind Sydney
- October to April: 8 hours behind Sydney
- Daylight saving time
- None, the clocks never change
Why a call to Kenya fails
Optus Supercharge adds 39c per call
On Optus Prepaid Supercharge, every international call costs a 39c flagfall. The per-minute rate comes on top of it.
Optus, Optus Prepaid Supercharge | International Call RatesFrom any country, a call to Kenya also fails when
- The 0 is still in the number
- The exit code is wrong for your country
- The number does not take calls from abroad
Questions
How to call Kenya from Australia on a cell phone or mobile?
Dial +254, then the number. It works from any mobile in Australia
How do I call Kenya from Australia on a landline?
From a landline in Australia, dial 0011 254, then the number
Do I need to dial 0011 to call Kenya?
From a landline, yes: dial 0011, then 254. From a mobile, type + instead, and the phone adds the exit code
How do I dial a +254 number?
Press and hold 0 until + appears, then dial 254 and the number
How to call Nairobi from Australia?
For Nairobi, dial 0011 254 20, then the local number
How much does it cost to call Kenya from Australia?
With no plan, carriers in Australia charge up to $1.75 a minute. Suparelay charges each started minute, from your browser
Are calls to Kenya included in Australia phone plans?
On some plans. Optus includes calls to Kenya in its plans. Vodafone charges less with an add-on or another plan. Without one of these plans, you pay the carrier's rate per minute
How to call Kenya from Australia for free, or make a free call to Kenya?
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 to call Kenya from Australia on WhatsApp?
WhatsApp and FaceTime call for free, but only someone with the same app. To ring a landline or a phone in Kenya without the app, use your phone plan, a calling service, or Suparelay
How to make an international call to Kenya?
Dial 0011 254, then the number. From a mobile, +254 works too
Can I call Kenya on my iPhone?
Yes. In the Phone app, press and hold 0 for +, then dial 254 and the number. Your plan must allow calls to Kenya
Why isn't my call going through to Kenya?
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 listed above, with a link to its fix
When is the best time to call Kenya?
Call between 8:00 and 22:00 in Kenya. April to October: 7 hours behind Sydney. October to April: 8 hours behind Sydney