How to call Kenya from the UK
- 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 the UK
How to make a call to Kenya from the UK: dial the exit code, the country code, and the number. Kenyan numbers start with a 0 at home, but you drop that 0 after 254.
- Dial 00
- Dial 254
- Dial the area code, then the number
- 00The UK 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 a Kenyan city
Put the city code right after 254. Nairobi is the one most callers need.
- Nairobi00 254 20
- Mombasa00 254 41
- Kisumu00 254 57
Drop the 0 of a saved number
A contact saved with the home 0 fails from abroad. Remove it after 254.
- Fails
- 00 254 0 20 then the number
- Works
- 00 254 20 then the number
Calling Kenya cell phones
How do I call Kenya from the UK on a mobile? Type +254. A 9-digit number after 254 has no 0 in front.
- Hold 0 to type +
- Dial 254
- Dial the number
Calling Kenya from the UK without an international plan
Suparelay calls Kenya for $0.46/min from your browser, with no plan. Without one, carriers in the UK charge up to $6.13/min. O2 includes Kenya in a bundle, while EE and Vodafone sell Kenya calls as an add-on.
| Carrier | Per minute |
|---|---|
SuparelayNo plan neededUp to 13× cheaper | $0.46 landline$0.32 mobile |
 | $6.13$0.16 landline · $0.24 mobile with plan |
 | $5.42$0.42 landline · $0.30 mobile with plan |
 | $3.96 |
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 the UK changes its clocks.
- Time difference
- March to October: 2 hours ahead of London
- October to March: 3 hours ahead of London
- Daylight saving time
- None, the clocks never change
Why a call to Kenya fails
O2 blocks international calls on a £0 Spend Cap
A £0 Spend Cap on O2 bars chargeable use outside the monthly and Bolt On allowances. International calls are in that group, so the call fails.
O2, What are spend caps?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 the UK cell phone or mobile?
Dial +254, then the number. It works from any mobile in the UK
Are calls to Kenya included in the UK phone plans?
Not on most plans. No carrier in the UK that we checked includes Kenya in a plan
How much does it cost to call Kenya from the UK?
With no plan, carriers in the UK charge up to $6.13 a minute. Suparelay charges each started minute, from your browser
How to call Nairobi from the UK?
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 for free from the UK?
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 the UK 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 the UK?
From a landline in the UK, dial 00 254, then the number
When is the best time to call Kenya?
Call between 8:00 and 22:00 in Kenya. March to October: 2 hours ahead of London. October to March: 3 hours ahead of London
How to make an international call to Kenya?
Dial 00 254, then the number. From a mobile, +254 works too