How to call Kenya from India
- From mobile
- +254 xx xxxxxxx
- From landline
- 00 254 xx xxxxxxx
From $0.32/min in your browser, no plan needed
How to dial Kenya from India
How to make a call to Kenya from India: dial the exit code, the country code, and the number. Kenyan numbers written 020 or 041 at home lose their first 0 after 254.
- Dial 00 254
- Add the area code without its 0
- Add the local number
- 00India 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
- 00 254 20 2012345
Main area codes in Kenya
The area code comes right after 254, then the local number
- Nairobi00 25420then the local number
- Kakamega/Mbale/Butere/Mumias/Vihiga00 25456then the local number
- Mombasa/Mariakani/Kilifi00 25441then the local number
- Nakuru/Njoro/Molo00 25451then the local number
- Eldoret/Turbo/Kapsabet/Iten/Kabarnet00 25453then the local number
- Kisumu/Siaya/Maseno00 25457then the local number
- Thika/Ruiru00 25466then the local number
- Naivasha/Narok/Gilgil00 25450then the local number
Before you call Kenya
Dial the code of your city
Pick the code of the town you call, then add the local number.
- Nairobi00 254 20
- Mombasa00 254 41
- Kisumu00 254 57
Save Kenyan contacts with +254
A contact saved with +254 works from any Indian mobile, with no 00.
- Save the contact as +254
- Add the area code without 0
- Add the local number
Calling Kenya cell phones
Kenyan numbers have 7 to 10 digits, so a 9-digit number can be complete.
- Drop the first 0
- Dial +254
- Dial the rest of the number
Calling Kenya from India without an international plan
Suparelay calls Kenya for $0.46/min from your browser, with no plan. Without one, carriers in India charge up to $0.21/min. Airtel, Jio, and Vi include no Kenya calls in any plan, so each minute is charged.
| Carrier | Per minute |
|---|---|
SuparelayNo plan needed | $0.46 landline$0.32 mobile |
 | $0.17 + tax |
 | $0.21 + tax |
 | $0.18 + tax |
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 has no daylight saving time, so the time difference to India never changes.
- Time difference
- All year: 2.5 hours behind Kolkata
- Daylight saving time
- None, the clocks never change
Why a call to Kenya fails
New Vi postpaid lines need physical verification for ISD
A new Vi postpaid line does not get international calls until Vi verifies the subscriber in person. This applies to every destination.
Vi, Postpaid Terms and ConditionsVi postpaid ISD discount ends during national roaming
The discounted ISD rate of a Vi postpaid plan or pack applies only on the home network. During national roaming, Vi charges the standard ISD rate for every destination.
Vi, Postpaid ISD Call Rates & ISD CodesFrom 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 India on a cell phone or mobile?
Dial +254, then the number. It works from any mobile in India
Are calls to Kenya included in India phone plans?
Not on most plans. No carrier in India that we checked includes Kenya in a plan
How much does it cost to call Kenya from India?
With no plan, carriers in India charge up to $0.21 a minute. Suparelay charges each started minute, from your browser
How much does Jio charge to call Kenya?
Jio charges $0.21 a minute to a landline in Kenya and $0.21 to a mobile
How much does Vi charge to call Kenya?
Vi charges $0.18 a minute to a landline in Kenya and $0.18 to a mobile
How to call Nairobi from India?
For Nairobi, dial 00 254 20, then the local number
Do I need to dial 00 to call Kenya?
From a landline, yes: dial 00, 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
How to call Kenya from India 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 India 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 a Kenya landline from India?
From a landline in India, dial 00 254, then the number
How do I call Kenya from India for an international call to Kenya?
Dial 00 254, 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. All year: 2.5 hours behind Kolkata