This is the telephone area code for Kisii town and surrounding areas in Kisii and Nyamira Counties, Kenya.
How to Call Kisii from Overseas
- Dial your country's exit code (International Access Code)
- Dial 254 (Kenya country code)
- Dial the area code (56 - without the leading 0)
- Dial the local phone number
Example: Calling Kisii from United States
011 254 56 212 3456
Where:
011 = USA exit code
254 = Kenya country code
56 = Kisii area code (056 without the 0)
212 3456 = Local Kisii phone number
Quick Facts
Kisii Area Code Coverage
The 056 area code covers Kisii town and nearby highland settlements:
Kisii Town
Central Kisii, Kenyatta Road, Hospital Road, Nyakoe
Keumbu
Southern Kisii, near Lake Victoria basin
Masaba North
Gucha, Nyansiongo, and surrounding farms
Nyamira
Nyamira Town and Ikonge (Note: Some areas may use mobile numbers)
Sameta
East of Kisii town, along the Kisii-Keroka road
Greater Gusii Region
Bomachoge, Bobasi, South Mugirango
Major Kenya Area Codes
Common Exit Codes for Calling Kenya
When calling Kisii from these countries, use these exit codes:
United States
011
Australia
0011
European Union
00
Japan
010
China
00
Canada
011