042 area code — Malindi/Lamu/Garsen
In Kenya, the area code 042 covers Malindi/Lamu/Garsen. Numbers are written internationally as +254 42.
How to call Malindi/Lamu/Garsen
- From abroad
- +254 42 XXX XXXX
- Within Kenya
- 042 XXX XXXX
- Country calling code
- +254
About the 042 area code
When you see a number beginning +254 42, it belongs to Malindi/Lamu/Garsen: the 254 is Kenya's country calling code and 42 is the area code.
Area codes like 042 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 Malindi/Lamu/Garsen?
Malindi/Lamu/Garsen uses the area code 042, written internationally as +254 42.
How do I call Malindi/Lamu/Garsen from another country?
Dial your international access code, then +254 42, then the local number — dropping the national leading 0.
What time is it in Malindi/Lamu/Garsen?
Malindi/Lamu/Garsen is in the Africa/Nairobi time zone; the live clock above shows the current local time.
Is 042 a mobile or a landline code?
042 is a geographic (landline) area code for Malindi/Lamu/Garsen. Mobile numbers in Kenya use their own separate prefixes.