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title: "+254 Country Code: Kenya Dialing Code & Format"
description: "+254 is the country code of Kenya. To call, dial +254 then the number without the leading 0. Examples, number length and time zones."
url: https://ailocator.app/country-codes/kenya
lang: en
dateModified: "2026-10-18"
---

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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Number formats and examples are generated from [libphonenumber-js numbering-plan metadata](https://github.com/catamphetamine/libphonenumber-js). They describe numbering rules, not a verified active subscriber or a phone’s current location. For an individual number, try the [free format lookup](https://ailocator.app/phone-number-lookup).

## 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.

Not sure where a number is from? Paste it into our free [phone number lookup](https://ailocator.app/phone-number-lookup) to see the country, line type and correct format.

## 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.

AI Family Locator

## Request location sharing for a +254 number

Enter the Kenya number to prepare a request. The owner must install the iPhone app and approve sharing before a live GPS location appears.

[Locate the number](https://ailocator.app/start)

## 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](https://ailocator.app/start) 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.

## Nearby calling codes

-   [ Djibouti +253](https://ailocator.app/country-codes/djibouti)
-   [ Tanzania +255](https://ailocator.app/country-codes/tanzania)
-   [ Somalia +252](https://ailocator.app/country-codes/somalia)
-   [ Uganda +256](https://ailocator.app/country-codes/uganda)
-   [ Burundi +257](https://ailocator.app/country-codes/burundi)
-   [ Ethiopia +251](https://ailocator.app/country-codes/ethiopia)
-   [ Mozambique +258](https://ailocator.app/country-codes/mozambique)
-   [ Rwanda +250](https://ailocator.app/country-codes/rwanda)

[All country calling codes →](https://ailocator.app/country-codes)

Source: [Original page](https://ailocator.app/country-codes/kenya) · Last updated: 2026-10-18