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Kenya country code: +254

To call Kenya from abroad, dial +254 and then the local number. If the local number starts with 0, drop that 0.

How to dial Kenya

  1. 1. Start with +254. On a mobile, hold 0 for +. On a landline, dial your exit code first (00 in most countries, 011 from the US and Canada).
  2. 2. Adjust the local number. If the local number starts with 0, drop that 0.
  3. 3. Dial the rest. Or skip the formatting: pick Kenyain Kitaphone's dialer and it adds +254 for you.

Dialing examples

Mobile
0712 123456 → +254 712 123456
Landline
Dial the area code without its leading 0, then the number.

Kenya at a glance

Country code
+254
Main language
Swahili
Time zone
UTC+3 all year
Kitaphone rate
$0.52/min landline · $0.54/min mobile
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Questions about calling Kenya

What is the country code for Kenya?
+254. From outside Kenya, dial +254 and then the local number. If the local number starts with 0, drop that 0.
How do I dial a mobile number in Kenya from abroad?
Write it in international form: 0712 123456 becomes +254 712 123456.
Do I drop the leading 0 when calling Kenya?
Yes. Numbers in Kenya are written locally with a leading 0, which you leave out after +254.
What time zone is Kenya in?
UTC+3 all year. Check the local time before you call.
What language is spoken in Kenya?
The main language is Swahili.
How much does it cost to call Kenya?
$0.52 per minute to landlines and $0.54 per minute to mobiles, billed in whole minutes from prepaid credit. No subscription and no connection fee.
Does the person in Kenya need an app?
No. Kitaphone calls the ordinary phone network, so the call arrives on their normal mobile or landline. They need no app, no account and no internet connection.

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