Country calling codes · zone 2: Africa & a few Atlantic islands
Kenya Country Code
+254
The country code for Kenya is +254. To call Kenya from abroad, dial your international exit code, then 254, then the local number without its leading zero.
+254
International calling code
.ke
Internet domain
KE / KEN
ISO country codes
UTC+3
Time zone (Nairobi)
How to call Kenya from abroad
From a mobile phone
+ 254 123 456 789
Works from any country: hold 0 for “+”.
From the US or Canada
011 254 123 456 789
011 is the North American exit code.
From the UK, EU and most countries
00 254 123 456 789
00 is the most common exit code.
From Australia
0011 254 123 456 789
Australia uses 0011 as its exit code.
Drop the leading 0 of the local number (the trunk prefix) when you dial from abroad. The example number 123 456 789 is illustrative.
Calling codes of neighbouring countries
Ethiopia — +251
Uganda — +256
Tanzania — +255
Somalia — +252
South Sudan — +211Frequently asked questions
What is the country code for Kenya?
The international calling code for Kenya is +254.
How do I call Kenya from the United States?
Dial 011 254 followed by the local number (drop any leading 0). From a mobile phone you can simply dial +254 and the number.
How do I call Kenya from the UK or Europe?
Dial 00 254 and the local number without its leading 0 — or +254 from a mobile.
What is the internet domain of Kenya?
The country-code top-level domain is .ke.
What time is it in Kenya?
Kenya (Nairobi) is on UTC+3 — check the local time before you call.