How to call Kenya from the US
- 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 the US
How to make a call to Kenya from the US: dial the exit code, the country code, and the number. Kenyan numbers written at home start with 0, and you drop that 0 after 254.
- 011The US exit code
- 254Country code of Kenya
- 20Nairobi
- xxx xxxxLocal number
- 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 the city codes after 011 254
Nairobi is 20, and the other big cities have their own codes.
- Nairobi011 254 20
- Mombasa011 254 41
- Kisumu011 254 57
- Nakuru011 254 51
Drop the 0 before the city code
A Kenyan landline written as 020 dials as 20 from the US.
- Fails
- 011 254 020 xxxx
- Works
- 011 254 20 xxxx
Save Kenyan contacts with +254
For calling Kenya cell phones, save a 9-digit number as +254 and its digits without the 0. Type it in the dialer above.
Calling Kenya from the US without an international plan
Suparelay calls Kenya for $0.46/min from your browser, with no plan. Without one, carriers in the US charge up to $4.00/min. No big US carrier includes Kenya in a plan, so each one needs an add-on or charges for every minute.
| Carrier | Per minute |
|---|---|
SuparelayNo plan neededUp to 8× cheaper | $0.46 landline$0.32 mobile |
 | $4.00 + tax$0.30 + tax with plan |
 | $3.00 + tax$0.30 + tax with plan |
 | $2.49 + 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. The time difference moves by 1 hour because New York changes its clocks in March and November, while Kenya keeps its time.
- Time difference
- March to November: 7 hours ahead of New York
- November to March: 8 hours ahead of New York
- Daylight saving time
- None, the clocks never change
Why a call to Kenya fails
AT&T bills Wi-Fi calls abroad at long-distance rates
An AT&T Wi-Fi call to an international number uses international long distance rates. The Wi-Fi connection does not make the call cheaper.
AT&T, Wi-Fi CallingFrom 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 do I call Kenya from the US on a cell phone or mobile?
Dial +254, then the number. It works from any mobile in the US
Are calls to Kenya included in the US phone plans?
Not on most plans. No carrier in the US that we checked includes Kenya in a plan
How much does it cost to call Kenya from the US?
With no plan, carriers in the US charge up to $4.00 a minute. Suparelay charges each started minute, from your browser
How to call Nairobi from the US?
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 the US 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 the US 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 the US?
From a landline in the US, dial 011 254, then the number
When is the best time to call Kenya?
Call between 8:00 and 22:00 in Kenya. March to November: 7 hours ahead of New York. November to March: 8 hours ahead of New York
International call to Kenya: how to call Kenya from the USA?
Dial 011 254, then the number. From a mobile, +254 works too