02 area code — Nairobi
In Kenya, the area code 02 covers Nairobi. Numbers are written internationally as +254 2.
How to call Nairobi
- From abroad
- +254 2 XXX XXXX
- Within Kenya
- 02 XXX XXXX
- Country calling code
- +254
About the 02 area code
When you see a number beginning +254 2, it belongs to Nairobi: the 254 is Kenya's country calling code and 2 is the area code.
Area codes like 02 tie a phone number to a place — useful for knowing where a call or message originates, and for signing up to services that expect a local Kenya number. To actually receive an SMS on a Kenya number, a temporary or virtual line does the job without exposing your own SIM.
Frequently asked questions
What area code is Nairobi?
Nairobi uses the area code 02, written internationally as +254 2.
How do I call Nairobi from another country?
Dial your international access code, then +254 2, then the local number — dropping the national leading 0.
What time is it in Nairobi?
Nairobi is in the Africa/Nairobi time zone; the live clock above shows the current local time.
Is 02 a mobile or a landline code?
02 is a geographic (landline) area code for Nairobi. Mobile numbers in Kenya use their own separate prefixes.