ISO
KE / KEN
Kenya
+254
Capital
Nairobi
Continent
Africa
Timezone
UTC+3
Currency
KES
Scam risk
MEDIUM
Population
53,771,296 · English, Swahili
🕐 Current time in Kenya
UTC+3
Nairobi
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UTC+3
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Common formats for +254
The country code for Kenya can be written several ways. All refer to the same code.
+254- international E.164 format (with plus sign)254- digits only (often typed in search)00254- with European exit code (00)011 254- with US exit code (011)000 254 XXX XXX XXX- full landline example+254 7XX XXX XXX- full mobile example
How to dial
From the United States →
011 + 254 + area + number
Landline:
000 254 XXX XXX XXX · Mobile: +254 7XX XXX XXXFrom Europe →
00 + 254 + area + number
Exit code from your country, then 254, then the local number (drop the leading
0 trunk prefix).From specific countries
| From | Landline | Mobile |
|---|---|---|
United States
|
011 254 XXX XXX XXX |
+254 7XX XXX XXX |
United Kingdom
|
00 254 XXX XXX XXX |
+254 7XX XXX XXX |
Australia
|
0011 254 XXX XXX XXX |
+254 7XX XXX XXX |
Canada
|
011 254 XXX XXX XXX |
+254 7XX XXX XXX |
India
|
00 254 XXX XXX XXX |
+254 7XX XXX XXX |
Area codes
| Code | City / Region |
|---|---|
2 |
Nairobi |
40 |
Kwale/Ukunda/Msambweni/Lungalunga |
41 |
Mombasa/Mariakani/Kilifi |
42 |
Malindi/Lamu/Garsen |
43 |
Voi/Wundanyi/Mwatate/Taveta |
44 |
Machakos/Makueni/Mwingi/Kitui |
45 |
Kajiado/Ngong/Loitokitok/Athi River |
46 |
Garissa/Hola/Wajir/Mandera |
50 |
Naivasha/Narok/Gilgil |
51 |
Nakuru/Njoro/Molo |
Scam Risk: MEDIUM
Some M-Pesa fraud, impersonation, and advance-fee scams.
Common scam types from +254
- Mobile Money Fraud
- Impersonation
- Advance Fee
What to do
- Be cautious with unexpected calls from +254
- Verify the caller's identity before sharing personal information
- Report suspicious calls to your carrier
FAQ
What country has the code +254?
The country code +254 belongs to Kenya.
Is +254 a scam?
+254 is the legitimate country code for Kenya. The scam risk level is medium. Some M-Pesa fraud, impersonation, and advance-fee scams.
How to call Kenya from the US?
From a US landline: dial 011 + 254 + local number. From a US cell: dial +254 + local number.
