Kenya Dialing Code (+254)
The country calling code for Kenya is +254. Type a local number below to get its international form, and see how to dial Kenya from anywhere.
Type a local Kenya phone number to see its international form.
Note Drop the leading 0 when dialling from abroad: +254 20 123 4567.
How to dial Kenya
The + in +254 stands for your local exit code (011 in the US and Canada, 00 across most of Europe, 000 in Kenya itself). Any GSM mobile lets you dial the + directly.
Kenya dialing reference
| Country calling code | +254 |
| ISO country code | KE |
| Region | Middle East & Africa |
| Trunk prefix | 0 |
| Exit / IDD code (from Kenya) | 000 |
| Example number | 020 123 4567 |
| International format | +254 201234567 |
Calling Kenya step by step
- 01 Start with your exit code — 011 in the US and Canada, 00 in the UK and Europe, or + on any mobile.
- 02 Dial the Kenya country code 254.
- 03 Add the local number without its leading 0 trunk prefix — e.g. 201234567.
Frequently asked questions
What is the country code for Kenya?
The country calling code for Kenya is +254 (ISO code KE). You dial it after your own country's exit code — or type + on a mobile — before the local number.
How do I call Kenya from the US?
From the United States, dial 011 (the US exit code), then 254 (the Kenya country code), then the local number without its trunk prefix. For example: 011 254 201234567.
How do I call Kenya from the UK or Europe?
From the UK and most of Europe, dial 00 (the exit code), then 254, then the local number. For example: 00 254 201234567. On any mobile you can dial +254 201234567 instead.
What is the format of a Kenya phone number?
A typical Kenya number looks like 020 123 4567. Drop the leading 0 when dialling from abroad: +254 20 123 4567.