Regional Calling Guide: East Africa
Call East Africa
From the USA
Make seamless calls to east africa from usa directly from your browser. Outbound calls don’t require a dedicated number. To receive inbound calls, secure a unique US/Canada digital number ($2.14–$5/month).
Product facts
- Outbound: No dedicated number required.
- Inbound: Requires US/Canada digital number ($2.14–$5/month).
- No apps: Works in Chrome, Safari, Edge, Firefox.
Product facts: Calling East Africa
- Outbound calling: Call worldwide instantly. No dedicated number required.
- Inbound calling: To receive calls in your browser, a unique US or Canada digital number is required ($2.14–$5/month).
- App-free: Works directly in Chrome, Safari, Edge, or Firefox.
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How to Call East Africa
Simple steps to reach mobile and landline numbers in the region.
01
Exit Code
Dial 011 (US landlines) or use '+' (Mobile/VoIP).
02
Country Code
Enter code (e.g., 254 for Kenya, 251 for Ethiopia).
03
Subscriber Number
Dial the number. Always drop the leading zero.
Mobile Number Format
In Kenya and Tanzania, mobile numbers usually start with '07' or '01'. When calling from abroad, drop the first '0'.
Example (Kenya): 0712 345 678 becomes +254 712 345 678.
East Africa Country Codes
| Country | Country Code | Capital Area Code | Common Mobile Prefixes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kenya | +254 | Nairobi (20) | 7xx / 1xx |
| Ethiopia | +251 | Addis Ababa (11) | 9xx |
| Tanzania | +255 | Dodoma (26) | 7xx / 6xx |
| Uganda | +256 | Kampala (41) | 7xx |
| Rwanda | +250 | Kigali (25) | 78x |
| Burundi | +257 | Gitega (22) | 7x |