🔌 Plugs & adapters
No. Sockets are the same as in the UK (type G), so your UK plugs fit.
The voltage (240V) is close to the UK's 230V, so UK appliances work with just a plug adapter.
- Type G: Three rectangular pins (the UK plug)
🕒 Time difference
Kenya is 3 hours ahead of the UK in the UK winter and 2 hours ahead of the UK in the UK summer (the clocks change on different dates).
💶 Money & tipping
Kenya uses the Kenyan shilling (KES).
Around 10% in restaurants. Safari guides and drivers are usually tipped per day.
🚗 Driving
Traffic drives on the left, the same as in the UK. Speed limits are signed in km/h. Convert km/h to mph →
🗣️ Language & phone
Main language: Swahili and English. Dialling code: +254.
Quick answers for Kenya
Places in Kenya
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Common questions
Do I need a plug adapter for Kenya?
No. Sockets are the same as in the UK (type G), so your UK plugs fit. The voltage (240V) is close to the UK's 230V, so UK appliances work with just a plug adapter.
What plug type does Kenya use?
Kenya uses type G: type G – Three rectangular pins (the UK plug). The voltage is 240V at 50Hz.
What is the time difference between the UK and Kenya?
Kenya is 3 hours ahead of the UK in the UK winter and 2 hours ahead of the UK in the UK summer (the clocks change on different dates).
Which side of the road do they drive on in Kenya?
On the left, the same as the UK.
What currency is used in Kenya?
The Kenyan shilling (KES).
Do you tip in Kenya?
Around 10% in restaurants. Safari guides and drivers are usually tipped per day.
What is the dialling code for Kenya?
+254. From a UK phone, dial +254 and drop the first 0 of the local number.
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