Kenya Country Code: +254
The international calling code for Kenya is +254. You need this code to dial any phone number in Kenya from another country. This code is assigned by the International Telecommunication Union (ITU) under the E.164 standard. Below you will find everything you need to successfully place a call to Kenya, including the correct number format, trunk prefix, and worked examples.
How to Call Kenya from Abroad
Follow these steps to dial a phone number in Kenya from any other country. The process is the same whether you are calling a landline or a mobile number.
- 1Dial the international access code or +
On a mobile phone, press and hold 0 to get the + symbol. From a landline, dial your country's exit code (00 from most of Europe, 011 from the US/Canada, 0011 from Australia). With Kinvo, simply type + in the dialer.
- 2Dial Kenya's country code: 254
After the + or exit code, enter 254. This routes your call to Kenya's telephone network.
- 3Drop the trunk prefix (0) from the local number
When a Kenya number starts with 0 domestically, remove it when dialing internationally. The trunk prefix is only used for calls within Kenya itself.
- 4Dial the remaining local number
Enter the area code (if applicable) and the subscriber number. The complete international number should look like this: +254 712 345 678
Kenya Phone Number Format
Landline Numbers
Landline numbers in Kenya typically include an area code that identifies the city or region, followed by the subscriber number. Domestically, these numbers are prefixed with 0 for long-distance calls. When dialing from abroad, replace the 0 with +254.
Mobile Numbers
Mobile phone numbers in Kenya typically begin with 7 (after the country code). When calling a Kenya mobile from abroad, remember to drop the leading 0 before the mobile prefix.
International Format Example
Dialing Example: Calling Kenya
Suppose you want to call a Kenya number that is written domestically with the trunk prefix 0. Here is how to convert it to the international format:
Kenya Calling Rates on Kinvo
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With Kinvo, you can call landlines and mobiles in Kenya directly from Chrome, Firefox, Safari, or Edge. No app to install, no subscription. Just sign up, add pay-as-you-go credits (starting from $5), and dial +254 followed by the local number.
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Frequently Asked Questions: Kenya Country Code
What is the country code for Kenya?
The international dialing code for Kenya is +254. This code must be dialed before the local phone number when calling Kenya from any other country. The ISO 3166-1 alpha-2 code for Kenya is KE.
How do I call Kenya from the United States?
From the US, dial 011 (the US exit code) followed by 254 (the Kenya country code) and then the local number without the leading 0. Alternatively, dial +254 from a mobile phone. For example: +254 712 345 678.
Do I need to drop the 0 when calling Kenya internationally?
Yes. When calling Kenya from abroad, you must remove the leading 0 (trunk prefix) from the beginning of the number and replace it with the country code +254. This trunk prefix is only used for domestic long-distance calls within Kenya.
What do Kenya mobile numbers start with?
Mobile phone numbers in Kenya typically start with 7 after the country code +254. When dialing from abroad, the full mobile number would begin with +254 7...
Can I call Kenya from my browser?
Yes. Kinvo allows you to call any phone number in Kenya directly from your web browser using WebRTC technology. No app download or installation is required. Simply create a free account, add credits (from $5), and dial +254 followed by the local number. Calls include HD voice quality and end-to-end encryption.
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