066 area code — Thika/Ruiru
In Kenya, the area code 066 covers Thika/Ruiru. Numbers are written internationally as +254 66.
How to call Thika/Ruiru
- From abroad
- +254 66 XXX XXXX
- Within Kenya
- 066 XXX XXXX
- Country calling code
- +254
About the 066 area code
When you see a number beginning +254 66, it belongs to Thika/Ruiru: the 254 is Kenya's country calling code and 66 is the area code.
Area codes like 066 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 Thika/Ruiru?
Thika/Ruiru uses the area code 066, written internationally as +254 66.
How do I call Thika/Ruiru from another country?
Dial your international access code, then +254 66, then the local number — dropping the national leading 0.
What time is it in Thika/Ruiru?
Thika/Ruiru is in the Africa/Nairobi time zone; the live clock above shows the current local time.
Is 066 a mobile or a landline code?
066 is a geographic (landline) area code for Thika/Ruiru. Mobile numbers in Kenya use their own separate prefixes.