How to call Kenya using the international calling code +254 and area code.
Dial your exit code
Enter the international access code for your country (e.g. 011 in the US, 00 in Europe).
Enter the country code +254
Dial +254 when calling from outside Kenya.
Add the local phone number
Enter the local number without the leading zero.
Mobile example
+254 XXX XXX XXX
Dial the country code, then the full mobile number.
Landline example
+254 XX XXXX XXXX
Include the area code if applicable. Omit any leading 0.
The calling code for Kenya is +254. To call, start with your international access code, then dial +254 followed by the local number.
In Kenya, the main languages spoken are English, Swahili.
Kenya uses the following time zone: Africa/Nairobi. Make sure to check local time before placing your call.
No app download is necessary. You can call numbers in Kenya directly from your browser using DialBridge. Just enter the Kenya phone number (+254) to get started.
A typical mobile number format is: +254 123 456 789. Remember to omit any leading zero from the local number.
Best times to call are typically 9 AM – 5 PM local time in Kenya. Avoid early morning (before 8 AM) or late evening (after 9 PM).