Kenya Dialing Information

Kenya Dialing Codes and Formats

Country Calling Code:

Kenya’s country calling code is +254. This code must be dialed before any Kenyan phone number when making an international call.

Area Codes:

Kenya utilizes area codes for landline numbers, which vary depending on the region. For example, Nairobi’s area code is 020.

Mobile vs. Landline Dialing:

To dial a mobile phone in Kenya, start with a "0" followed by the 9-digit mobile number. For landlines, dial the area code (e.g., 020 for Nairobi) followed by the 7-digit landline number.

International Dialing from Kenya

Exit Code:

To make an international call from Kenya, dial the international exit code 00 followed by the country code, area code, and phone number.

Example: To call a number in the United States, dial: 00 + 1 + (area code) + (7-digit phone number)

Dialing Landlines in Kenya

Within Kenya:

To dial a landline number within Kenya, follow these steps:

1. Dial the area code (e.g., 020 for Nairobi).
2. Dial the 7-digit landline number.

Example: To call a landline in Nairobi with the number 1234567, dial: 020-1234567

Dialing Mobile Phones in Kenya

Within Kenya:

To dial a mobile phone number within Kenya, follow these steps:

1. Dial the prefix "0".
2. Dial the 9-digit mobile number.

Example: To call a mobile phone with the number 123456789, dial: 0-123456789

Special Service Numbers in Kenya

Emergency Numbers:

• Police: 999
• Ambulance: 999
• Fire Department: 999

Other Important Numbers:

• Directory Assistance: 118
• International Information: 190

International Codes for Kenya

Inbound International Calls:

To call a number in Kenya from abroad, dial:

• Country code: +254
• Area code (omit the leading "0")
• 7-digit landline number (for landlines)
• 9-digit mobile number (for mobile phones)

Outbound International Calls:

To call a number outside Kenya from within Kenya, dial:

• Exit code: 00
• Country code
• Area code
• Phone number

Area Codes for Major Cities in Kenya

City	Area Code
Nairobi	020
Mombasa	041
Kisumu	057
Nakuru	051
Eldoret	053
Nyeri	061
Meru	064
Embu	068
Nanyuki	067
Kericho	050

Roaming and International Calls in Kenya

Roaming:

Most major mobile operators offer roaming services in Kenya. To activate roaming, contact your home operator before traveling.

International Calls:

International calling rates vary depending on the operator and destination. Check with your operator for specific rates.

Emergency Numbers in Kenya

National Emergency Number:

• 999 (police, ambulance, fire department)

Other Important Numbers:

• Red Cross: 0722222999
• Disaster Management: 0777222666

Tips for Efficient Dialing in Kenya

• Always dial the correct country code and area code.
• For mobile numbers, dial the prefix "0" before the number.
• When calling from abroad, omit the leading "0" from the area code.
• Check with your operator for specific dialing instructions and international calling rates.