Where is country code +254?
Country code +254 belongs to Kenya. The capital is Nairobi, and the national directory uses the dialing rules shown on this page.
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Kenya
Country Code +254
+254 is the international country calling code for Kenya. Do not confuse it with a domestic area code containing the same digits.
Country code +254ISO code KE
National dialing formatVerified
Within Kenya020 XXX XXXX
From another country+254 20 XXX XXXX
For an international call, remove the leading 0 from the Kenyan area code and add +254.
+254 Country Code at a Glance
| Country calling code | +254 |
|---|---|
| Country | Kenya |
| ISO code | KE |
| Capital | Nairobi |
| National number length | 9 national digits for the featured fixed-line format |
| Trunk prefix | 0 |
| International access prefix | 000 |
| Example from within the country | 020 XXX XXXX |
| Example from abroad | +254 20 XXX XXXX |
| Time zone | East Africa Time (UTC+3) |
| Directory coverage | Selected geographic codes |
| Last checked |
Approximate orientation map
Country Code +254 Map (Approximate)
The country code applies across Kenya. This is an orientation map of listed places, not an official telecom coverage map.
NairobiMombasaNakuruEldoretKisumuThikaApproximate locations
Number anatomy
+254 number example explained
+254 20 XXX XXXX
- +254Country calling codeRoutes the call to Kenya.
- 20Area or destination codeNairobi City geographic numbering area
- XXX XXXXSubscriber digitsReplace every X with the digits of the actual national number.
From a mobile phone+254 20 XXX XXXX
Use the plus sign, the country code and the complete national number.
Using an exit prefix000 254 20 XXX XXXX
Replace the plus sign with the international access prefix used in the country where the call starts.
Within Kenya020 XXX XXXX
Domestic presentation keeps trunk prefix 0; international presentation omits it.
What time zone is country code +254?
Kenya uses East Africa Time (UTC+3). Telephone prefixes do not create a separate time-zone boundary.
Country numbering plan
History
Kenya's numbering plan separates geographic fixed-line codes from mobile ranges. The domestic trunk prefix 0 is omitted when the number is written with +254.
Administrative directory
5 Counties and Regions in the Current Directory
City directory
6 Listed Cities in Country Code 254
Published network contextCountry-level provider directory, not a market-share ranking and not proof of the current network for a specific number.
Named Telephone Operators
Fixed / landline
Telkom Kenya
Safaricom fixed services
Liquid Intelligent Technologies
Wireless
Safaricom
Airtel Kenya
Telkom Kenya
Published number blocks
Telephone Code Ranges
20Nairobi City geographic numbering area
41Mombasa, Mariakani and Kilifi
51Nakuru, Njoro and Molo
53Eldoret, Turbo, Kapsabet, Iten and Kabarnet
57Kisumu, Maseno and Siaya
66Thika and Ruiru
Important limitation
Country code versus caller identity
- A country code indicates a numbering plan, not the caller's identity or trustworthiness.
- Forwarding, roaming, VoIP and number portability can separate a number from the user's current location.
- Do not treat a matching prefix as proof that a call is local or legitimate.