The East African dialing region consists of Kenya, Tanzania, and Uganda.
In today’s world, it consists of a shortcut for calling between the three countries without having to dial through the normal process of exit code and country code.
History
Until its dissolution in 1977, the three countries of the East African dialing region had their telephone systems managed by the East African Post and Telecommunications Corporation (EAPTC).
Until that point, all three countries were unified in one telephone system.
Following the dissolution of the EAPTC, each country enacted its administration of the phone system.
The “shortcut” connection between each of these countries has continued to remain in place.
Calling between Kenya, Tanzania, and Uganda
Calls can be made between the three countries using a shortcode instead of the full dialing sequence of exit codes and country codes.
To call Kenya from Uganda or Tanzania:
| 005 | phone number |
| Kenyan access code from East African dialing region countries | local phone number within Kenya |
To call Uganda from Kenya or Tanzania:
| 006 | phone number |
| Ugandan access code from East African dialing region countries | local phone number within Uganda |
To call Tanzania from Kenya or Uganda:
| 007 | phone number |
| Tanzanian access code from East African dialing region countries | local phone number within Tanzania |