Kenya country code, +254 explained.
Kenya, East Africa's leading economy with country code +254, is the continent's most dynamic startup hub, anchored by Nairobi's Silicon Savannah and home to mobile money innovations like M-Pesa that have transformed how Kenyans transact and communicate.
Full dial format
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Kenya
KE
2 Digit ISO
+254
Country Calling Code
KEN
3 Digit ISO
Capital
Nairobi
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Time Zone
Africa/Nairobi
Weather · Nairobi
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How To Call Kenya: Country Code +254
Calling Kenya from abroad is simple. Just follow these four steps to connect.
Know Your Exit Code
Every country has an exit code for international calls. In the US it is "011". Look yours up online — it takes seconds.
Dial Kenya Country Code
Dial +254 right after your exit code. This is the country code for Kenya.
Find the Area Code
Cities in Kenya use different area codes. Find the one for the place you are calling.
Dial the Local Phone Number
Enter the 6–8 digit number of the person or business you want to reach.
Example
To call a friend in a Kenyacity with the area code and local number, you'd dial (from the US): 011 · +254 · [area code] · [local number]
Or use +254 directly on mobile — no exit code needed.
Kenya — Key Facts & Calling Guide
Everything you need before dialing Kenya.
Country Details
- Country Code+254
- CapitalNairobi
- RegionAfrica
- TimezoneAfrica/Nairobi
- Numbering ZoneZone 2
- Code Length2 digits
How to Dial Kenya
- 1Dial your exit code (e.g. 011 from the US, 00 from Europe).
- 2Add the country code: +254.
- 3Enter the area code, if the city requires one.
- 4Dial the local subscriber number.
Full Dial Format
Exit Code + 254 + Area + Number
Additional Tips
A few things to keep in mind before you dial Kenya — from mobile prefixes to timing your call just right.
Mobile Phones
Drop the leading "0" in the area code and dial directly after +254 when reaching mobiles in Kenya.
Cost
International calls to Kenya can cost more than domestic ones — use Teloz VoIP for carrier-grade rates.
Time Differences
Kenya runs on Africa/Nairobi. It's currently --:-- there — call at a sensible local hour.
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