How to call Kenya from Saudi Arabia
- 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 Saudi Arabia
How to make a call to Kenya from Saudi Arabia: dial the exit code, the country code, and the number
- 00Saudi Arabia 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 Kenya's big cities
Start with the exit code, then 254, then the city code.
- Nairobi00 254 20
- Mombasa00 254 41
- Kisumu00 254 57
Drop the 0 after 254
Kenyan numbers written at home start with 0. Leave it out from abroad.
- Dial 00
- Dial 254
- Skip the 0 and dial the area code
Calling Kenya cell phones from abroad
A 9-digit number is one of the lengths Kenya uses, from 7 to 10 digits. The plus replaces 00 on a mobile.
- Landline00 254
- Mobile+254
Calling Kenya from Saudi Arabia without an international plan
Suparelay calls Kenya for $0.46/min from your browser, with no plan. Without one, carriers in Saudi Arabia charge up to $1.04/min
| Carrier | Per minute |
|---|---|
SuparelayNo plan neededUp to 2× cheaper | $0.46 landline$0.32 mobile |
 | $0.92 + tax$0.17 with plan |
 | $1.04 |
 | $0.93 + 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 time difference to Riyadh in any month, so no daylight saving time change moves the hours.
- Time difference
- All year: the same time as Riyadh
- Daylight saving time
- None, the clocks never change
Why a call to Kenya fails
stc needs International Access first
On stc home packages, International Access must be activated first. Activate it before you call another country.
stc, International Call ChargesFrom 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 Saudi Arabia cell phone or mobile?
Dial +254, then the number. It works from any mobile in Saudi Arabia
Are calls to Kenya included in Saudi Arabia phone plans?
Not on most plans. No carrier in Saudi Arabia that we checked includes Kenya in a plan
How much does it cost to call Kenya from Saudi Arabia?
With no plan, carriers in Saudi Arabia charge up to $1.04 a minute. Suparelay charges each started minute, from your browser
How to call Nairobi from Saudi Arabia?
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 Saudi Arabia 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 Saudi Arabia 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 Saudi Arabia?
From a landline in Saudi Arabia, dial 00 254, then the number
When is the best time to call Kenya?
Call between 8:00 and 22:00 in Kenya. All year: the same time as Riyadh
How do I call Kenya from Saudi Arabia, an international call to Kenya?
Dial 00 254, then the number. From a mobile, +254 works too
Does Mobily include calls to Kenya?
With the International Booster add-on, General zone. Without it, Mobily charges $0.92 a minute to a landline and $0.92 to a mobile
How much does stc charge to call Kenya?
stc charges $1.04 a minute to a landline in Kenya and $1.04 to a mobile