Kenya Country Code +254
Complete guide to calling Kenya from the US and abroad
ISO-2: KE
ISO-3: KEN
Africa
Capital: Nairobi
Calling Information
- Dialing Code
- +254
- Exit Code (US)
- 011
- How to Call
- 011 + 254 + area + number
- Country TLD
- .ke
Geography
- Capital
- Nairobi
- Continent
- Africa
- Area
- 580 km²
- Population
- 39,002,772
- Currency
- Kenyan shilling
- Languages
- English (official language), Kiswahili (official language), numerous indigenous languages
Time & Communication
- Current Time
- 10:44 AM
- Time Zone
- UTC+3
- Mobile Penetration
- 80.4%
- Internet Penetration
- 26.0%
- Fixed-line Penetration
- 0.2%
How to Call Kenya from the United States
Follow these simple steps to make an international call to Kenya from a US landline or mobile phone:
1
Exit Code
011
US international prefix
2
Country Code
254
Kenya
3
Area Code
XX
City/region code
4
Local Number
XXXX XXXX
Subscriber number
Example dialing format:
011 - 254 - area code - local number
Calling from a Mobile Phone
Replace 011 with the + symbol (press and hold 0):
+254 - area code - local number
Area Codes in Kenya
Direct dial
Kenya does not use city-specific area codes. Dial the country code +254 followed directly by the local number.
Neighboring Countries
Telecommunications in Kenya
| Metric | Value (2016) |
|---|---|
| Mobile Subscriptions (per 100 people) | 80.4% |
| Mobile Subscriptions (total) | 38 |
| Fixed-line Subscriptions (per 100 people) | 0.2% |
| Fixed-line Subscriptions (total) | 72 |
| Internet Users (per 100 people) | 26.0% |
Penetration Rates (per 100 people)
Mobile
80.4%
Fixed-line
0.2%
Internet
26.0%
Kenya on the Map
Frequently Asked Questions about Kenya
What is the country code for Kenya?
The country code for Kenya is +254.
How do I call Kenya from the US?
To call Kenya from the US, dial 011 + 254 + area code + local number. From a mobile phone, use +254 instead of 011.
What time is it in Kenya?
The current time in Kenya is 10:44 AM (UTC+3).
What is the capital of Kenya?
The capital of Kenya is Nairobi.