Country calling codes · zone 9: Middle East, South & Central Asia
Kuwait Country Code
+965
The country code for Kuwait is +965. To call Kuwait from abroad, dial your international exit code, then 965, then the local number without its leading zero.
+965
International calling code
.kw
Internet domain
KW / KWT
ISO country codes
UTC+3
Time zone (Kuwait City)
How to call Kuwait from abroad
From a mobile phone
+ 965 123 456 789
Works from any country: hold 0 for “+”.
From the US or Canada
011 965 123 456 789
011 is the North American exit code.
From the UK, EU and most countries
00 965 123 456 789
00 is the most common exit code.
From Australia
0011 965 123 456 789
Australia uses 0011 as its exit code.
Drop the leading 0 of the local number (the trunk prefix) when you dial from abroad. The example number 123 456 789 is illustrative.
Calling codes of neighbouring countries
Iraq — +964
Saudi Arabia — +966Frequently asked questions
What is the country code for Kuwait?
The international calling code for Kuwait is +965.
How do I call Kuwait from the United States?
Dial 011 965 followed by the local number (drop any leading 0). From a mobile phone you can simply dial +965 and the number.
How do I call Kuwait from the UK or Europe?
Dial 00 965 and the local number without its leading 0 — or +965 from a mobile.
What is the internet domain of Kuwait?
The country-code top-level domain is .kw.
What time is it in Kuwait?
Kuwait (Kuwait City) is on UTC+3 — check the local time before you call.