This is the telephone area code for Thika and Ruiru areas within Kiambu County, Kenya's industrial heartland.
How to Call Thika from Overseas
- Dial your country's exit code (e.g., 011 for USA, 00 for UK)
- Dial 254 (Kenya country code)
- Dial the area code (66 - without the leading 0)
- Dial the local phone number
Example: Calling Thika from the United Kingdom
00 254 66 123 456
Where:
00 = UK exit code
254 = Kenya country code
66 = Thika area code (066 without the 0)
123 456 = Local Thika phone number
Quick Facts
Thika Area Code Coverage
The 066 area code covers the industrial hub of Thika and the rapidly growing neighboring town of Ruiru:
Thika CBD
Town Centre, Thika Arcade, Ananas Mall, Section 9
Industrial Zone
Garissa Road, Del Monte area, Kel Chemical region
Residential Estates
Ngoingwa, Landless, Happy Valley, Makongeni
Ruiru
Ruiru Town, Kahawa Sukari, Kimbo, Matangi
Institutional Areas
Mount Kenya University (MKU), Gretsa University, Thika High
Greater Thika
Juja, Gatundu, Gatanga, Blue Post area
Major Kenya Area Codes
Common Exit Codes for Calling Kenya
When calling Thika from these countries, use these exit codes:
United States
011
Australia
0011
European Union
00
Canada
011
India
00
South Africa
00