How to call the USA from Kenya
- From mobile
- +1 xxx xxx xxxx
- From landline
- 000 1 xxx xxx xxxx
From $0.04/min in your browser, no plan needed
How to dial the USA from Kenya
How to make a call to the USA from Kenya: dial the exit code, the country code, and the number. Every number in the USA has 10 digits, with the area code first.
- 000Kenya exit code
- 1Country code of the USA
- 212New York City
- xxx xxxxLocal number
- From a mobile: +1 xxx xxx xxxx
Paste or type a number here to see how to dial it from anywhere
Example: +1 212 555 0100
- Mobile
- +1 212 555 0100
- Landline
- 000 1 212 555 0100
Main area codes in the USA
The area code comes right after 1, then the local number
- New York City000 1212000 1332000 1646000 1934then 7 digits
- Los Angeles000 1213000 1310000 1323then 7 digits
- Brooklyn000 1347000 1718then 7 digits
- Chicago000 1312000 1773000 1872then 7 digits
- Houston000 1281000 1713000 1832then 7 digits
- Phoenix000 1480000 1602000 1623then 7 digits
- Philadelphia000 1215000 1267000 1445then 7 digits
- San Antonio000 1210000 1726then 7 digits
Before you call the USA
Dial a big city from Kenya
The area code comes right after 1, then 7 digits.
- New York City000 1 646
- Los Angeles000 1 310
- Chicago000 1 312
Call a toll free number
To call the USA toll free number from Kenya, dial it like any 10-digit number. It fails when it does not take calls from abroad.
- Dial 000
- Dial 1
- Dial the 10-digit number
Save US contacts with +1
A saved +1 number works from any mobile in Kenya, so calling the USA cell phones in your contacts needs no 000.
- +exit
- 1USA
- 212New York City
- xxx xxxxlocal number
Calling the USA from Kenya without an international plan
Suparelay calls the USA for $0.04/min from your browser, with no plan. Without one, carriers in Kenya charge up to $0.039/min. No carrier in Kenya that we checked includes the USA in a plan, so each call needs a bundle or a per-minute charge.
- Airtel bundle*544#
- Telkom bundle*544*3#
| Carrier | Per minute |
|---|---|
SuparelayNo plan needed | |
 | No rate published |
 Safaricom200 min included with International Calling Bundles, 200 mins @ Kshs 399safaricom.co.ke · 2026 | $0.039 |
 | No rate published |
Want to call the USA?
Type the number and call from your browser, with no app and no plan
When to call the USA
The time now in the USA, and the best hours to call. The time difference to Nairobi changes in March and November because the USA changes its clocks for daylight saving time.
- Time difference
- March to November: 7 hours behind Nairobi
- November to March: 8 hours behind Nairobi
- Daylight saving time
- Clocks change twice a year
- Time zones
- 8
Why a call to the USA 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 USA also fails when
- 00 does not work from every country
- The number does not take calls from abroad
Questions
How do I call the USA from Kenya on a cell phone or mobile?
Dial +1, then the number. It works from any mobile in Kenya
Are calls to the USA included in Kenya phone plans?
Not on most plans. No carrier in Kenya that we checked includes the USA in a plan
Does Safaricom include calls to the USA?
Yes, up to 200 minutes. Safaricom includes 200 minutes to the USA with International Calling Bundles, 200 mins @ Kshs 399
How much does it cost to call the USA from Kenya?
With no plan, carriers in Kenya charge up to $0.039 a minute. Suparelay charges each started minute, from your browser
How to call New York City from Kenya?
For New York City, dial 000 1 212, then the 7-digit local number
Do I need to dial 000 to call the USA?
From a landline, yes: dial 000, then 1. From a mobile, type + instead, and the phone adds the exit code
Can I call the USA on my iPhone?
Yes. In the Phone app, press and hold 0 for +, then dial 1 and the 10-digit number. Your plan must allow calls to the USA
Why isn't my call going through to the USA?
The usual causes: 00 does not work from every country and the number does not take calls from abroad. Each one is listed above, with a link to its fix
How to call the USA from Kenya for free: is a free call to the USA possible?
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 USA 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 USA without the app, use your phone plan, a calling service, or Suparelay
How to call the USA landline from Kenya?
From a landline in Kenya, dial 000 1, then the 10-digit number
How to make an international call to the USA?
Dial 000 1, then the 10-digit number. From a mobile, +1 works too
When is the best time to call the USA?
Call between 8:00 and 22:00 in the USA. March to November: 7 hours behind Nairobi. November to March: 8 hours behind Nairobi