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Kenya Phone Number Format
Country code +254 — Complete guide to Kenya phone number formats, mobile and landline structures, and area codes.
How Kenya Phone Numbers Are Written
Phone numbers in Kenya have 9 digits for mobiles and 7 to 9 for landlines after the country code +254.
Inside Kenya a number is written with a leading 0, which makes 10 digits:
071X XXXXXX.
Drop that 0 when you call from abroad or save the number in international format:
+254 71X XXXXXX.
| Country code | +254 |
|---|---|
| Digits after +254 | 9 digits for mobiles and 7 to 9 for landlines |
| Trunk prefix (domestic calls) | 0, dropped after +254 |
| Mobile numbers start with | 010–014, 018 or 07 |
| Exit code (to call abroad from Kenya) | 000 |
| Dial from the US | 011 254 71X XXXXXX |
Mobile vs. Landline Numbers
9 digits after +254, starting with 010–014, 018 or 07.
071X XXXXXX at home+254 71X XXXXXX international7 to 9 digits after +254. Landlines begin with an area code, for example Nairobi:
020 XXXXXXX at home+254 20 XXXXXXX internationalKenya Number Types
| Type | Starts with | Written at home | International | From the US |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mobile | 010–014, 018 or 07 | 071X XXXXXX |
+254 71X XXXXXX |
011 254 71X XXXXXX |
| Landline | 020, 040–046, 05, 060–062 or 064–069 | 020 XXXXXXX |
+254 20 XXXXXXX |
011 254 20 XXXXXXX |
| Toll-free | 080 | 0800 XXX XXX |
+254 800 XXX XXX |
011 254 800 XXX XXX |
| Premium rate | 090 | 0900 XXX XXX |
+254 900 XXX XXX |
011 254 900 XXX XXX |
X stands for any digit. Source: libphonenumber metadata (phonenumbers 9.0.40), Google's open numbering data.
Checking a number from Kenya? The phone number checker tells you if it is valid, mobile or landline, and gives its international format.
Dialing Tips
- Remove the leading 0: When dialing internationally, drop the trunk prefix (0) that is used for domestic calls in Kenya.
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Use the + notation: From a US mobile phone, use
+254instead of011 254. - Verify the number length: Numbers in Kenya have 9 digits for mobiles and 7 to 9 for landlines after +254. If your call does not connect, check that no digit is missing or doubled.
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Save contacts in international format: Always store phone numbers with the full
+254prefix so they work from any country.
Kenya Phone Number FAQ
How many digits does a phone number in Kenya have?
Phone numbers in Kenya have 9 digits for mobiles and 7 to 9 for landlines after the country code +254. Written for domestic calls with the leading 0, a mobile number has 10 digits.
What do mobile numbers in Kenya start with?
Mobile numbers in Kenya start with 010–014, 018 or 07 when written for domestic calls. In international format the leading 0 is dropped: +254 71X XXXXXX.
How do I write a phone number from Kenya in international format?
Start with +254, then the national number without the leading 0. For example, a mobile number written 071X XXXXXX at home becomes +254 71X XXXXXX. From a US landline, dial 011 254 71X XXXXXX.
What is the toll-free prefix in Kenya?
Toll-free numbers in Kenya start with 080, for example 0800 XXX XXX. Many toll-free numbers can't be reached from abroad.
How do I call the US from Kenya?
Dial the exit code 000, then 1 and the 10-digit US number: 000 1 XXX XXX XXXX. From a mobile phone you can use + instead of 000: +1 XXX XXX XXXX.