VerifiedAfricaReviewed 2026-08-08

Kenya

Kenya (KE, KEN) uses international calling code +254 for phone connections. Its ISO 3166 alpha-2 code KE and alpha-3 KEN identify the country in global systems, databases, and trade. The country-code top-level domain .ke is used for Kenyan websites, requiring registration through authorized registrars. Kenya's official currency is the Kenyan shilling (KES), symbolized as KSh, essential for financial transactions, e-commerce, and business operations within the country. Together, these identifiers support international communication, web presence, and economic activities, making them vital for travel, commerce, and digital services involving Kenya.

VerifiedReviewed 2026-08-08
Calling code
+254
ISO alpha-2
KE
ISO alpha-3
KEN
ISO numeric
404
ccTLD
.ke
Currency
KESKenyan shilling (KES)
Region
Africa
Capital
Nairobi
Time zones
Africa/Nairobi
Postal format
5-Digits - NNNNN

How to call Kenya

From outside Kenya, dial your international access prefix, then +254, then the national number. Drop the leading trunk zero when the destination numbering plan requires it.

+254 [area or mobile code] [local number]

Read the international dialing guide