Safaricom Numbers & Prefixes: How to Identify Safaricom Subscribers in Kenya
Wondering which network a phone number belongs to in Kenya? Every mobile operator in Kenya has a unique set of prefixes. In this guide, we list every Safaricom prefix (+254) and show you exactly how to identify if a number is on the Safaricom network — instantly.
Safaricom subscribers in Kenya can be identified by the following number prefixes (the first 3-4 digits after the country code +254):
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All Safaricom prefixes:
When you see a number like +254 0710 XXXXXX, it is a 100% Safaricom line.
- Look at the first 3-4 digits after +254. These are the network prefix.
- Compare with the Safaricom prefix list above. If the first digits match , , or any other Safaricom prefix, it is an Safaricom line.
- Ignore the leading 0 when dialing internationally. For example, a number listed as in Kenya should be dialed as from abroad.
- +254 0710 089 3651 — starts with , which belongs to Safaricom. Dial this number without the leading 0 after the country code.
- +254 0711 761 9248 — starts with , which belongs to Safaricom. Dial this number without the leading 0 after the country code.
- +254 0712 540 1273 — starts with , which belongs to Safaricom. Dial this number without the leading 0 after the country code.
- +254 0713 971 5083 — starts with , which belongs to Safaricom. Dial this number without the leading 0 after the country code.
Here is a quick reference to distinguish Safaricom from other mobile networks in Kenya:
- Safaricom: 0710, 0711, 0712, 0713, 0714, 0715, 0716, 0717, 0718, 0719, 0720, 0721, 0722, 0723, 0724, 0725, 0726, 0727, 0728, 0729
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Check the first 3-4 digits after the country code +254. If they match any prefix from the list above (, , etc.), the number belongs to Safaricom.
Yes — regulators occasionally assign new prefix ranges to operators. Safaricom may receive additional prefixes as subscriber numbers grow. Always check for the latest prefix list.
Yes. Dial your country’s exit code (00 or 011), then +254, then the Safaricom number without the leading 0. For the cheapest rate, use AfriCallShop — calls to Kenya from just €0.03/min.