Dialling Code for Kenya
How to call Kenya from abroad
Facts last checked 9 October 2026.
The international dialling code for Kenya is +254. To call Kenya from the UK, dial 00 then 254, followed by the local number. From the US or Canada, dial 011 then 254. On a mobile phone you can simply dial +254 directly.
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Kenya calling details
| Country code | +254 |
|---|---|
| Internet domain | .ke |
| Emergency number | 999 (or 112) |
| Time zone | UTC+03:00 — check the time before you call |
| Capital | Nairobi |
Dialling codes of neighbouring countries
| Ethiopia | +251 |
|---|---|
| Somalia | +252 |
| South Sudan | +211 |
| Tanzania | +255 |
| Uganda | +256 |
Kenya in context
- Kenya covers 580,367 km², making it the 47th largest of the 196 countries on this site.
- Its population density of about 92 people per km² ranks 96th of 196 (1st = most crowded).
- It shares a land border with 5 countries: Ethiopia, Somalia, South Sudan, Tanzania, Uganda.
- With 53,330,978 people, Kenya holds about 12.2% of the population of Eastern Africa.
- That is roughly 3.7% of the Africa total counted on this site.
- Traffic drives on the left, and calendars start the week on Monday.
- Kenya is a member state of the United Nations.
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Calling Kenya — FAQ
What is the international dialling code for Kenya?
The dialling code for Kenya is +254.
How do I call Kenya from the UK?
To call Kenya from the UK, dial 00 254 followed by the local number (drop any leading 0).
How do I call Kenya from the US?
To call Kenya from the US, dial 011 254 followed by the local number.
Do other countries share the +254 dialling code?
No — +254 is used exclusively by Kenya.
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