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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

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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.