Kenya Country Code: +254
Use this page to dial Kenya correctly: calling code +254, codici ISO (KE, KEN, 404), common phone number formats, key landline area codes (like Nairobi 20), and a live Kenya clock (EAT, UTC+3).
Kenya uses a 9-digit national number (NSN).
Common in shipping, billing, and APIs.
Kenya’s country-code top-level domain.
Domestic trunk prefix: 0
Kenya quick facts
Useful details for international dialing, forms, shipping, and data systems.
| Paese | Kenya (Republic of Kenya) |
|---|---|
| Capitale | Nairobi |
| Codice di chiamata | +254 |
| Codici ISO | KE (alpha-2), KEN (alpha-3), 404 (numeric) |
| Fuso orario | EAT (UTC+3), no DST |
| International prefix (from Kenya) | 000 |
| Prefisso trunk (domestico) | 0 |
| TLD Internet | .ke |
How to call Kenya
Formato di selezione internazionale: Codice di uscita + 254 + Numero nazionale di 9 cifre.
Passo dopo passo
- Dial your country’s international exit code (examples on the right).
- Comporre 254 (Kenya country code).
- Componi il 9 cifre national number (omit any leading 0).
Codici di uscita comuni
| Da | Codice di uscita |
|---|---|
| Stati Uniti/Canada | 011 |
| Regno Unito | 00 |
| UE (la maggior parte dei paesi) | 00 |
| Australia | 0011 |
| India | 00 |
Costruisci una stringa di composizione
Enter a Kenya number in any common format: +254…, 254…, or domestic 0….
Phone number formats in Kenya
Kenya uses a 9 cifre national significant number (NSN). Common domestic formats include a leading 0 (trunk prefix).
International (E.164-style)
- +254 7XX XXX XXX — mobile format example
- +254 20 XXX XXXX — Nairobi landline format example
- +254 41 XXX XXXX — Mombasa landline format example
When dialing from abroad, non farlo include the domestic trunk prefix 0.
Domestic (inside Kenya)
- 07XXXXXXXX — many mobile numbers
- 01XX XXX XXX — some mobile ranges
- 020 XXX XXXX — Nairobi landlines (area code 20)
Actual dialing can vary by operator and number type (mobile vs landline).
Major Kenya area codes (landlines)
For landlines, dial the area code after +254 (international) or after 0 (domestic). Here are common examples:
| City / Area | Prefisso | Esempio internazionale |
|---|---|---|
| Nairobi | 20 | +254 20 XXXXXXX |
| Mombasa | 41 | +254 41 XXXXXXX |
| Kisumu | 57 | +254 57 XXXXXXX |
| Nakuru | 51 | +254 51 XXXXXXX |
| Eldoret | 53 | +254 53 XXXXXXX |
Kenya time zone
Kenya uses Eastern Africa Time (EAT), che è UTC+3, and it does not observe daylight saving time.
Suggerimento per la pianificazione
For business calls to Kenya, many teams aim for 09:00–17:00 Kenya local time. If you work across continents, use the time tools above to avoid off-hours outreach.
- Kenya: UTC+3 (EAT)
- No daylight saving changes during the year
Validate a Kenya number
This quick check normalizes input and verifies a likely Kenya pattern: +254 + 9 cifre.
For routing, billing, or compliance use official numbering plan data from telecom authorities.
Domande frequenti
Do I need to drop the leading 0 when calling Kenya?
Yes. Many domestic Kenya numbers begin with a trunk prefix 0 (per esempio., 07…). When calling internationally, remove that 0 e utilizzare +254.
What is the international dialing prefix from Kenya?
Calls from Kenya to other countries typically begin with 000, then the destination country code, then the number.
What’s the area code for Nairobi and Mombasa?
Nairobi’s area code is 20 and Mombasa’s is 41. Internationally, dial +254 20 O +254 41 before the local number.
Does Kenya observe daylight saving time?
No. Kenya stays on UTC+3 year-round.
Fonti e riferimenti
Official and widely used references for Kenya codes, numbering, and time.
Ricerca rapida del codice paese, codici ISO e strumenti temporali per chiamate internazionali e operazioni globali.