How to call Kenya from Canada
- From mobile
- +254 xx xxxxxxx
- From landline
- 011 254 xx xxxxxxx
From $0.32/min in your browser, no plan needed
How to dial Kenya from Canada
How to make a call to Kenya from Canada: dial the exit code, the country code, and the number. Kenyan numbers start with a 0 at home. Drop that 0 after 254. A 9-digit number is valid.
- Fails
- 011 254 0 20 xxx xxxx
- Works
- 011 254 20 xxx xxxx
- 011Canada 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
- 011 254 20 2012345
Main area codes in Kenya
The area code comes right after 254, then the local number
- Nairobi011 25420then the local number
- Kakamega/Mbale/Butere/Mumias/Vihiga011 25456then the local number
- Mombasa/Mariakani/Kilifi011 25441then the local number
- Nakuru/Njoro/Molo011 25451then the local number
- Eldoret/Turbo/Kapsabet/Iten/Kabarnet011 25453then the local number
- Kisumu/Siaya/Maseno011 25457then the local number
- Thika/Ruiru011 25466then the local number
- Naivasha/Narok/Gilgil011 25450then the local number
Before you call Kenya
Dial a Kenyan city
Put the city code right after 254. Type it in the dialer above.
- Nairobi011 254 20
- Mombasa011 254 41
- Kisumu011 254 57
Calling Kenya cell phones
Calling Kenya cell phones from a Canadian mobile takes +254 and the number, with no exit code.
Calling Kenya from Canada without an international plan
Suparelay calls Kenya for $0.46/min from your browser, with no plan. Without one, carriers in Canada charge up to $2.39/min. No carrier in Canada that we checked includes Kenya in a plan, so every minute is charged.
| Carrier | Per minute |
|---|---|
SuparelayNo plan neededUp to 5× cheaper | $0.46 landline$0.32 mobile |
 | $1.76 + tax$0.49 + tax with plan |
 | $1.76 + tax$0.18 + tax with plan |
 | $2.39 + tax$0.11 + tax 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 changes with Canadian clocks, because Kenya keeps the same time all year.
- Time difference
- March to November: 7 hours ahead of Toronto
- November to March: 8 hours ahead of Toronto
- Daylight saving time
- None, the clocks never change
Why a call to Kenya fails
Bell can block calls abroad
A Bell Mobility line can have an international calling restriction. Remove it in your long distance add-ons in MyBell before you call abroad.
Bell, What are Bell Mobility's long distance rates?From 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 Canada cell phone or mobile?
Dial +254, then the number. It works from any mobile in Canada
Are calls to Kenya included in Canada phone plans?
Not on most plans. No carrier in Canada that we checked includes Kenya in a plan
How much does it cost to call Kenya from Canada?
With no plan, carriers in Canada charge up to $2.39 a minute. Suparelay charges each started minute, from your browser
How to call Nairobi from Canada?
For Nairobi, dial 011 254 20, then the local number
Do I need to dial 011 to call Kenya?
From a landline, yes: dial 011, 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
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 Canada 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 Canada 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 Canada?
From a landline in Canada, dial 011 254, then the number
How do I call Kenya from Canada, and is it an international call to Kenya?
Dial 011 254, then the number. From a mobile, +254 works too
When is the best time to call Kenya?
Call between 8:00 and 22:00 in Kenya. March to November: 7 hours ahead of Toronto. November to March: 8 hours ahead of Toronto