How to call Kenya from Vietnam
- 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 Vietnam
How to make a call to Kenya from Vietnam: dial the exit code, the country code, and the number. A Kenyan number can be a 9-digit number after 254, and the 0 it starts with at home drops.
- 00Vietnam 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 main cities of Kenya
Type the city code right after 254, then the local number.
- Nairobi00 254 20
- Mombasa00 254 41
- Kisumu00 254 57
Leave out the 0 after 254
A Kenyan city code is written with a 0 at home. Callers from abroad skip it.
- Fails
- 00 254 0 20
- Works
- 00 254 20
Calling Kenya cell phones with +254
A contact saved with the plus works from your Vietnamese mobile. Type the number in the dialer above.
- Press and hold 0 until + appears
- Dial 254
- Dial the number
Calling Kenya from Vietnam without an international plan
Suparelay calls Kenya for $0.46/min from your browser, with no plan. Without one, carriers in Vietnam charge up to $0.39/min. No carrier in this table includes Kenya in a plan, so each call from Vietnam is charged by the minute.
| Carrier | Per minute |
|---|---|
SuparelayNo plan needed | $0.46 landline$0.32 mobile |
 | $0.25 |
 | $0.39 |
 | $0.15 |
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 clock change, so the time difference to Vietnam stays the same all year.
- Time difference
- All year: 4 hours behind Ho Chi Minh
- Daylight saving time
- None, the clocks never change
Why a call to Kenya fails
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 Vietnam on a cell phone or mobile?
Dial +254, then the number. It works from any mobile in Vietnam
Are calls to Kenya included in Vietnam phone plans?
Not on most plans. No carrier in Vietnam that we checked includes Kenya in a plan
How much does it cost to call Kenya from Vietnam?
With no plan, carriers in Vietnam charge up to $0.39 a minute. Suparelay charges each started minute, from your browser
How to call Nairobi from Vietnam?
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
Is a free call to Kenya possible, and how to call Kenya from Vietnam 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 Vietnam 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 Vietnam?
From a landline in Vietnam, dial 00 254, then the number
How do I call Kenya from Vietnam, and how to make 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: 4 hours behind Ho Chi Minh