How to call the UK from Kenya
- From mobile
- +44 xx xxxx xxxx
- From landline
- 000 44 xx xxxx xxxx
From $0.05/min in your browser, no plan needed
How to dial the UK from Kenya
How to make a call to the UK from Kenya: dial the exit code, the country code, and the number
- 000Kenya exit code
- 44Country code of the UK
- 20London
- xxxxxxxxLocal number
- From a mobile: +44 xx xxxx xxxx
Paste or type a number here to see how to dial it from anywhere
Example: +44 20 7946 0018
- Mobile
- +44 20 7946 0018
- Landline
- 000 44 20 7946 0018
Main area codes in the UK
The area code comes right after 44, then the local number
- London000 4420then the local number
- Birmingham000 44121then the local number
- Glasgow000 44141then the local number
- Manchester000 44161then the local number
- Sheffield000 44114then the local number
- Leeds000 44113then the local number
- Edinburgh000 44131then the local number
- Liverpool000 44151then the local number
Before you call the UK
How to call Birmingham from Kenya
Dial the city code right after 44.
- Birmingham000 44 121
- Manchester000 44 161
- Glasgow000 44 141
Drop the 0 of the area code
Drop the 0 of any 10-digit number saved with a leading 0: 0121 becomes 121 after 44.
- Fails
- 000 44 0 121 xxxxxxx
- Works
- 000 44 121 xxxxxxx
Calling a UK toll free number
To call a UK toll free number from Kenya, dial 000 44 and the number without its 0. Some of these numbers do not take calls from abroad.
Calling the UK from Kenya without an international plan
Suparelay calls the UK for $0.05/min from your browser, with no plan. Without one, carriers in Kenya charge up to $0.35/min
| Carrier | Per minute |
|---|---|
SuparelayNo plan neededUp to 7× cheaper | $0.05 landline$0.07 mobile |
 | No rate published |
 | $0.35 |
Want to call the UK?
Type the number and call from your browser, with no app and no plan
When to call the UK
The time now in the UK, and the best hours to call. The UK changes its clocks for daylight saving time in March and October, so the time difference to Nairobi moves between 2 and 3 hours.
- Time difference
- March to October: 2 hours behind Nairobi
- October to March: 3 hours behind Nairobi
- Daylight saving time
- Clocks change twice a year
Why a call to the UK fails
FLEX does not cover international calls
Safaricom bills international calls from your airtime, even when you have FLEX units.
Safaricom — FLEXFrom any country, a call to the UK 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
Calling the UK cell phones: how to call the UK from a Kenya cell phone or mobile?
Dial +44, then the number. It works from any mobile in Kenya
Are calls to the UK included in Kenya phone plans?
Not on most plans. No carrier in Kenya that we checked includes the UK in a plan
How much does it cost to call the UK from Kenya?
With no plan, carriers in Kenya charge up to $0.35 a minute. Suparelay charges each started minute, from your browser
Do I need to dial 000 to call the UK?
From a landline, yes: dial 000, then 44. From a mobile, type + instead, and the phone adds the exit code
Can I call the UK on my iPhone?
Yes. In the Phone app, press and hold 0 for +, then dial 44 and the number. Your plan must allow calls to the UK
Why isn't my call going through to the UK?
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 the UK: how to call the UK from Kenya 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 the UK from Kenya on WhatsApp?
WhatsApp and FaceTime call for free, but only someone with the same app. To ring a landline or a phone in the UK without the app, use your phone plan, a calling service, or Suparelay
How to call the UK landline from Kenya?
From a landline in Kenya, dial 000 44, then the number
How do I call the UK from Kenya: how to make an international call to the UK?
Dial 000 44, then the number. From a mobile, +44 works too
When is the best time to call the UK?
Call between 8:00 and 22:00 in the UK. March to October: 2 hours behind Nairobi. October to March: 3 hours behind Nairobi