How to call Kenya from Brazil
- From mobile
- +254 xx xxxxxxx
- From landline
- carrier code + 254 xx xxxxxxx
From $0.32/min in your browser, no plan needed
How to dial Kenya from Brazil
How to make a call to Kenya from Brazil: dial the exit code, the country code, and the number. Drop the 0 that starts a Kenyan area code, so Nairobi is 20 after 254.
- +From a mobile
- 254Country code of Kenya
- xx xxxxxxxThe number, area code first
- Claro0021 254
Paste or type a number here to see how to dial it from anywhere
Example: +254 20 2012345
- Mobile
- +254 20 2012345
Main area codes in Kenya
The area code comes right after 254, then the local number
- Nairobi+25420then the local number
- Kakamega/Mbale/Butere/Mumias/Vihiga+25456then the local number
- Mombasa/Mariakani/Kilifi+25441then the local number
- Nakuru/Njoro/Molo+25451then the local number
- Eldoret/Turbo/Kapsabet/Iten/Kabarnet+25453then the local number
- Kisumu/Siaya/Maseno+25457then the local number
- Thika/Ruiru+25466then the local number
- Naivasha/Narok/Gilgil+25450then the local number
Before you call Kenya
Dial Nairobi and other cities
Dial 0021 254 20 for Nairobi, then the local number.
- Nairobi0021 254 20
- Mombasa0021 254 41
- Kisumu0021 254 57
Call a Kenya toll free number
To call a Kenya toll free number from Brazil, dial 0021 254 and the number like any other.
- Dial 0021
- Dial 254
- Dial the number
Calling Kenya cell phones
Save a 9-digit number without its leading 0, and dial +254 before it from a mobile.
Calling Kenya from Brazil without an international plan
Suparelay calls Kenya for $0.46/min from your browser, with no plan. Without one, carriers in Brazil charge up to $0.71/min. No carrier in Brazil that we checked includes Kenya in a plan, so Suparelay needs none.
| Carrier | Per minute |
|---|---|
SuparelayNo plan needed | $0.46 landline$0.32 mobile |
 | $0.71 with access code 0021 |
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 stays at 6 hours in every month of the year.
- Time difference
- All year: 6 hours ahead of Sao Paulo
- Daylight saving time
- None, the clocks never change
Why a call to Kenya fails
Dial 00, a carrier code, then the country code
To choose the carrier for a call abroad, dial 00, then the two-digit carrier code, then the country code. Other ways to dial exist, such as a preselected carrier or the + sign.
Anatel, Código de Seleção de Prestadora (CSP)Enable international calls on Claro
On Claro, enable international calls before calling another country.
Claro, Como faço para realizar ligações de longa distância internacionaisFrom 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 a Brazil cell phone or mobile?
Dial +254, then the number. It works from any mobile in Brazil
Are calls to Kenya included in Brazil phone plans?
Not on most plans. No carrier in Brazil that we checked includes Kenya in a plan
How much does it cost to call Kenya from Brazil?
With no plan, carriers in Brazil charge up to $0.71 a minute. Suparelay charges each started minute, from your browser
How do I call Kenya from Brazil: how to make an international call to Kenya?
Dial +254, then the number. From a mobile, +254 works too
How to call Nairobi from Brazil?
For Nairobi, dial +254 20, then the local number
How do I dial a +254 number?
Press and hold 0 until + appears, then dial 254 and the number
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
Free call to Kenya: how to call Kenya from Brazil for free?
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 Brazil 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 call Kenya landline from Brazil?
From a landline in Brazil, dial your carrier's code, then 254 and the number: 0021 with Claro
When is the best time to call Kenya?
Call between 8:00 and 22:00 in Kenya. All year: 6 hours ahead of Sao Paulo