Country Code +254

Kenya uses the international dialing code +254

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Which Country Has Code +254?

Kenya uses the international dialing code +254.

Looking for US area code 254?

254 is also a US area code in Texas. A US number looks like (254) XXX-XXXX or +1 254 XXX XXXX. A number starting with +254 (no 1 in front) is an international call to Kenya.

How to Call a +254 Number from the US

Numbers in Kenya have 9 digits for mobiles and 7 to 9 for landlines after +254. At home they are written with a leading 0; leave it out after +254 or 011 254.

Number	From a US landline	From a mobile
Mobile starts with 010–014, 018 or 07	`011 254 71X XXXXXX`	`+254 71X XXXXXX`
Landline starts with 020, 040–046, 05, 060–062 or 064–069	`011 254 20 XXXXXXX`	`+254 20 XXXXXXX`
Toll-free starts with 080	`011 254 800 XXX XXX`	`+254 800 XXX XXX`

X stands for any digit. Toll-free numbers often can't be reached from abroad. Full list of number types: Kenya phone number format.

Got a Call From +254?

A number starting with +254 is registered in Kenya. If you know someone there, it may be them. If you don't, be careful before you call back.

Reading a +254 number

•Mobile if the digits after +254 start with 10–14, 18 or 7 (+254 71X XXXXXX).
•Landlines start with an area code, for example +254 20 XXXXXXX for Nairobi.
•Premium rate if it starts with 90 after +254: never call these back.
•Local time: 9:03 PM in Nairobi right now.

•Don't call back a number you don't recognize. One-ring scams hang up after a ring or two so you return the call, which can add a per-minute charge on top of an international rate.
•Caller ID can be faked. The code shown is not proof of where the caller really is.
•Real callers leave a message. If it matters, they'll text, email or leave a voicemail. Otherwise, block the number.

Country Code +254 FAQ

Which country has country code 254?

+254 is the country code of Kenya. Numbers have 9 digits for mobiles and 7 to 9 for landlines after +254.

Is a +254 number a mobile or a landline?

In Kenya, mobile numbers start with 10–14, 18 or 7 after +254, for example +254 71X XXXXXX. Landlines start with an area code, such as +254 20 XXXXXXX for Nairobi.

What time is it in Kenya right now?

It is 9:03 PM on Friday in Nairobi (UTC+3), 7 hours ahead of New York. To reach someone between 9 AM and 8 PM there, call between 2:00 AM–1:00 PM EDT.

Are some +254 numbers premium rate?

Yes. In Kenya, premium-rate numbers start with 90 after +254. Calling one back can cost far more than an ordinary international call, which is what one-ring scams rely on.

How do I call a +254 number from the US?

From a US landline, dial 011 254 71X XXXXXX, without the leading 0 used inside Kenya. From a mobile, dial +254 71X XXXXXX.

I got a call from +254. Should I call back?

Not if you don't recognize the number. Calling back +254 is an international call. Caller ID can be faked, and a real caller will leave a message.

Kenya Quick Info

Country	Kenya
Dialing Code	+254
ISO-2 Code	`ke`
ISO-3 Code	`KEN`
Capital	Nairobi
Continent	Africa
Population	57,532,493
Currency	Kenyan shilling
Domain	`ke`

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Time in Nairobi

9:03 PM

Friday · UTC+3 · 7 hours ahead of New York

To reach someone between 9 AM and 8 PM there, call between 2:00 AM–1:00 PM EDT (11:00 PM–10:00 AM PDT).