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Kenya country code: +254
- Exit code from Kenya: 000
- Time zone: EAT (UTC+3, no DST)
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What is the country code for Kenya?
The country code for Kenya is +254. To call Kenya from the United States, dial 011 254 followed by the local number with its leading 0 removed. From a mobile, dial +254 directly. A Kenya number in full international format looks like +254 712 345 678.
Kenya at a glance
- Country calling code
- +254
- ISO country code
- KE
- Exit code (dialling out of Kenya)
- 000
- The prefix people in this country dial to reach another country.
- National trunk prefix
- 0
- Drop the 0 when dialling from abroad.
- Number length
- 9 digits after the trunk 0
- Time zone
- EAT (UTC+3, no DST)
Dialing
How to call Kenya: step by step
The full sequence is: exit code + 254 + local number (minus the leading 0).
- 1
Dial your exit code
From the United States and Canada that is 011. From most of Europe, Asia, and Africa it is 00. On any mobile you can simply press and hold 0 to get a + instead, which works from anywhere. - 2
Dial 254
254 is the country calling code for Kenya. It never changes and it is the same from every country in the world. - 3
Drop the leading 0
Numbers written for domestic use in Kenya start with a 0. That is a national trunk prefix, not part of the number; remove it when dialling from abroad. 20 123 4567 is what you dial after +254. - 4
Check the time first
Kenya is on EAT (UTC+3, no DST). Business calls placed outside local working hours are the most common reason an international call goes unanswered.
Number format
What a Kenya phone number looks like
The examples below are format patterns showing digit grouping. They are not working numbers.
| Type | Format | Example |
|---|---|---|
| Landline | +254 XX XXX XXXX | +254 20 123 4567 |
| Mobile | +254 7XX XXX XXX | +254 712 345 678 |
City codes
Kenya area and city codes
Written domestically these carry a leading 0. Drop it when dialling from abroad.
| City / region | Code | Dial from abroad |
|---|---|---|
| Nairobi | 020 | +254 20 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the country code for Kenya?
The country code for Kenya is +254. Written in full international (E.164) format, a Kenya number looks like +254 712 345 678.
How do I call Kenya from the United States?
Dial 011, then 254, then the local number with its leading 0 removed. From a mobile you can dial +254 directly instead of 011.
How many digits is a Kenya phone number?
9 digits after the trunk 0. Written internationally it becomes +254 followed by that national number.
Do I keep the 0 when calling Kenya from abroad?
No. The leading 0 is a domestic trunk prefix. Dial +254 followed by the number with the 0 removed. Including it is the single most common reason calls to Kenya fail.
What time is it in Kenya?
Kenya is on EAT (UTC+3, no DST). Check the local time before calling; the safe business window is roughly 9am to 5pm local.
Sources
- ITU-T Recommendation E.164 — The international public telecommunication numbering plan — International Telecommunication UnionThe international number format, the 15-digit maximum, and how country codes and national numbers compose.
- ITU-T International Numbering Resources — International Telecommunication UnionThe assignment of country calling codes and the published national numbering plans they belong to.
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