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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
582,650 km²
Population
57,532,493
Currency
Kenyan shilling
Languages
English (official language), Kiswahili (official language), numerous indigenous languages

Time & Communication

Current Time
11:24 PM
Time Zone
UTC+3
Mobile Penetration
126.5%
Internet Penetration
35.0%
Fixed-line Penetration
0.1%

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

Area codes

We don't have a verified list of city area codes for Kenya yet. From the US, dial 011 + 254 + the full national number, leaving out any domestic trunk prefix (such as a leading 0) if Kenya uses one.

Neighboring Countries

Uganda flag

Uganda

+256 Tanzania flag

Tanzania

+255 Rwanda flag

Rwanda

+250 Ethiopia flag

Ethiopia

+251 Burundi flag

Burundi

+257 Somalia flag

Somalia

+252 Malawi flag

Malawi

+265 Comoros flag

Comoros

+269

Telecommunications in Kenya

Metric Value Year
Mobile subscriptions (per 100 people) 126.5 2024
Mobile subscriptions (total) 71,375,093 2024
Fixed-line subscriptions (per 100 people) 0.1 2024
Fixed-line subscriptions (total) 57,017 2024
Internet users (% of population) 35.0 2024

Source: World Bank (ITU)

Penetration Rates (per 100 people)

Mobile 126.5%
Fixed-line 0.1%
Internet 35.0%

Kenya on the Map

Borders and capital: Natural Earth. The red dot marks the capital, Nairobi.

Flag of Kenya

Flag of Kenya
Name
Flag of Kenya
Adopted
1963
Proportions
2:3
Black Red Green White

Black represents the people, red the blood shed for freedom, green the landscape. The Maasai shield and spears symbolize defense of all the values.

Public Holidays in Kenya

Kenya has 11 holidays and observances (2 national, 9 public, 0 observances). The national day is Madaraka Day (Self-Governance Day), on June 1. Offices and many businesses close on public holidays, so plan calls around them.

Today is a holiday in Kenya: Huduma Day

DateHolidayType
January 1 New Year's Day Public
May 1 Labour Day Public
June 1 Madaraka Day (Self-Governance Day) National
October 10 Huduma Day Public
October 20 Mashujaa Day (Heroes' Day) Public
December 12 Jamhuri Day (Independence Day) National
December 25 Christmas Day Public
December 26 Boxing Day Public
Varies Good Friday Public
Varies Easter Monday Public
Varies Eid al-Fitr Public

“Varies”: the date follows a lunar, religious or weekday rule and changes every year.

Geography of Kenya

Area

591,969 km²

228,560 sq mi

Coastline

536 km

Highest point

Mount Kenya 5,199 m

Lowest point

Indian Ocean 0 m

Climate:
Varies from tropical along coast to arid in interior
Terrain:
Low plains rise to central highlands bisected by Great Rift Valley; fertile plateau in west
Natural resources:
Limestone, Soda ash, Salt, Gemstones, Fluorspar, Zinc, Diatomite, Gypsum, Wildlife, Hydropower
Land borders:
Ethiopia, Somalia, South Sudan, Tanzania, Uganda
Land use:
agricultural 49.5% (arable 11.4%), forest 6.5% (2023)

Sources: CIA World Factbook (data as of September 2026); area: World Bank 2023.

Economy of Kenya

GDP

$136 billion (2025)

GDP per person

$2,363 (2025)

Growth

4.6% (2025)

Inflation

4.1% (2025)

Unemployment

5.5% (2025)

Human Development Index

0.628 (#143 of 193, 2023)

Currency:
Kenyan Shilling (KES)
GDP by sector:
Agriculture 23%, Industry 16%, Services 55% (2025)
Top exports:
Coffee, tea and spices (22%), Mineral fuels and oil (11%), Plants and flowers (10%), Animal and vegetable fats and oils (5%), Vegetables (4%)
Top imports:
Mineral fuels and oil (21%), Machinery and computers (10%), Vehicles and parts (7%), Electrical equipment and electronics (6%), Cereals (6%)
Main export markets:
Uganda (15%), USA (7%), United Arab Emirates (7%), Pakistan (7%), Netherlands (6%)
Main suppliers:
China (24%), United Arab Emirates (12%), India (10%), Malaysia (5%), Japan (5%)

Sources: World Bank (GDP, growth, inflation, ILO-modeled unemployment, sectors), UNDP Human Development Report 2025, UN Comtrade (goods trade 2025, shares of the total by value), ISO 4217. Years in brackets are the latest available.

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 11:24 PM (UTC+3).
What is the capital of Kenya?
The capital of Kenya is Nairobi.
What is the national day of Kenya?
The national day of Kenya is Madaraka Day (Self-Governance Day), on June 1.
What does the flag of Kenya look like?
The flag of Kenya uses black, red, green, white and was adopted in 1963. Black represents the people, red the blood shed for freedom, green the landscape. The Maasai shield and spears symbolize defense of all the values.