Country calling code
+254 Kenya country code
Kenya’s international calling code is +254. To call a Kenya number from another country, dial your exit code, then 254, then the local number without the leading 0.
- Calling code
- +254
- ISO 3166 code
- KE · 404
- Exit code (calling out)
- 000
- Trunk prefix (domestic)
- 0
- Number length
- 7–10 digits
- Time zones
- Nairobi
- Local time
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How to call Kenya
| Calling from | Dial |
|---|---|
| A mobile phone, anywhere | +254 712 123456 |
| United States & Canada | 011 254 712 123456 |
| UK, Europe & most countries | 00 254 712 123456 |
| Australia | 0011 254 712 123456 |
| Inside Kenya | 0712 123456 |
Inside Kenya, numbers are written with the trunk prefix 0 (for example 0712 123456). Drop that 0 when you dial from abroad.
Kenya phone number format
A sample mobile number in Kenya is written +254 712 123456 internationally, 0712 123456 locally, and +254712123456 in the E.164 format that apps and websites store. Numbers are 7–10 digits long after the country code.
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Calling abroad from Kenya
To call another country from a Kenya landline, start with the exit code 000, then the destination country code. On a mobile phone, holding 0 to type + works everywhere and replaces the exit code.
Missed call from +254?
If you don’t know anyone in Kenya, be careful with short missed calls from international numbers. “One-ring” scams hope you call back a premium-rate line. Don’t return the call, don’t share codes sent by SMS, and block the number if it keeps calling. A genuine contact will usually leave a message or text.
Frequently asked questions
Which country uses the +254 code?
+254 is the international calling code of Kenya (KE). No other country uses it.
How do I call Kenya from the United States?
Dial 011 (the US exit code), then 254, then the local number without the leading 0. From a mobile phone you can simply type +254 712 123456.
How many digits are in a Kenya phone number?
National numbers in Kenya are 7–10 digits long after the +254 country code. A typical mobile number looks like +254 712 123456.
Can I find the location of a +254 number?
Not from the number alone. Enter the number in AI Family Locator and send a location request. Live GPS location appears only after the owner installs the app and approves sharing. A number lookup shows only numbering details, not a current location.