If you are calling from the United States, the exit code is 011. If you are calling from Australia, the exit code is 0011. If you are calling from most places in western Europe or Africa, the exit code is 00. For other countries’ exit codes, search the internet or ask your phone carrier.
Nairobi: 20 Mombasa: 41 Nakuru: 51 Kisumu: 57 Eldoret: 53
If you are calling from the United States to a mobile phone in Nairobi, the full number should look something like this: 011-254-7-20-123-456. You may hear a different dial tone than you’re used to. Don’t be alarmed: different countries vary in the type of dial tone they use.
An online time zone converter can help you determine the time difference between Kenya and wherever you’re calling from.
Some phone carriers offer special plans to make international calls. If you’re going to be making a lot of calls to Kenya, ask your carrier if there are any such options. Several people benefit from buying prepaid cards for international calls. These cards come with a set amount of money loaded on them, so you know how much you’re paying, and how long you have to call. Per-minute rates are often considerably cheaper on prepaid cards.
You will need to purchase credit on your account in order to use VOIP. Check your app for rates. If you don’t have access to reliable internet at home, you can try a local library, restaurant, or cafe that offers public wireless. Just be careful not to share sensitive information on a public network.
Before calling, make sure that your microphone, camera, and speakers are working. Most video chatting apps have places to test your hardware in their settings section.
