🇰🇪USA to Kenya Calling Guide

How to Call Kenya
From the USA

Connecting with family in Nairobi or business in Mombasa? The country code for Kenya is +254. Call any Safaricom, Airtel, or Telkom number directly from your browser.

Step-by-Step Guide
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Dialing Kenya from USA: 3 Easy Steps

Follow this simple format to connect to any landline or mobile in Kenya.

1

USA Exit Code

Dial 011.
This signals you are making an international call from the US.
(On mobiles, hold '0' to get '+')

2

Kenya Code (+254)

Dial 254.
This routes your call specifically to Kenya.

3

Number

Dial the Area Code + Number.
Drop the leading '0'Example: 0722... becomes 722...

Dialing Examples

Calling Safaricom Mobile
If number is: 0712 345 678
011 254 712 345 678
Calling Nairobi Landline
If number is: 020 123 4567
011 254 20 123 4567

Kenya Area Codes & Mobile Prefixes

Essential codes for major cities and mobile networks.

Major Cities (Landlines)

  • Nairobi20
  • Mombasa41
  • Kisumu57
  • Nakuru51
  • Eldoret53
  • Nyeri61
  • Malindi42

Mobile Networks

  • Safaricom7xx
  • Airtel73x
  • Telkom77x

*Mobile prefixes vary, but generally start with 7 or 1 after the country code.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the country code for Kenya?

The country code for Kenya is +254. You dial this after the US exit code (011) or by using the '+' symbol on mobile/VoIP.

Do I drop the zero when calling Kenya?

Yes. If the local number is 0722 123 456, you should dial +254 722 123 456. You drop the leading zero.

Can I call M-Pesa numbers?

Yes, M-Pesa numbers are standard Safaricom mobile numbers. You can call them just like any other mobile number using StartACall.

What is the time difference between USA and Kenya?

Kenya is in East Africa Time (EAT), which is GMT+3. Kenya is typically 7-8 hours ahead of New York (EST), depending on Daylight Savings.

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