Kuwait country code, +965 explained.
Kuwait, a wealthy Gulf state powered by one of the world's largest petroleum reserves, is a hub of business activity in the Middle East with a highly developed telecommunications sector.
Full dial format
+965 XXX XXXXXXX
Kuwait
KW
2 Digit ISO
+965
Country Calling Code
KWT
3 Digit ISO
Capital
Kuwait City
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Time Zone
Asia/Kuwait
Weather · Kuwait City
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How To Call Kuwait: Country Code +965
Calling Kuwait from abroad is simple. Just follow these four steps to connect.
Know Your Exit Code
Every country has an exit code for international calls. In the US it is "011". Look yours up online — it takes seconds.
Dial Kuwait Country Code
Dial +965 right after your exit code. This is the country code for Kuwait.
Find the Area Code
Cities in Kuwait use different area codes. Find the one for the place you are calling.
Dial the Local Phone Number
Enter the 6–8 digit number of the person or business you want to reach.
Example
To call a friend in a Kuwaitcity with the area code and local number, you'd dial (from the US): 011 · +965 · [area code] · [local number]
Or use +965 directly on mobile — no exit code needed.
Kuwait — Key Facts & Calling Guide
Everything you need before dialing Kuwait.
Country Details
- Country Code+965
- CapitalKuwait City
- RegionAsia
- TimezoneAsia/Kuwait
- Numbering ZoneZone 9
- Code LengthN/A
How to Dial Kuwait
- 1Dial your exit code (e.g. 011 from the US, 00 from Europe).
- 2Add the country code: +965.
- 3Enter the area code, if the city requires one.
- 4Dial the local subscriber number.
Full Dial Format
Exit Code + 965 + Area + Number
Additional Tips
A few things to keep in mind before you dial Kuwait — from mobile prefixes to timing your call just right.
Mobile Phones
Drop the leading "0" in the area code and dial directly after +965 when reaching mobiles in Kuwait.
Cost
International calls to Kuwait can cost more than domestic ones — use Teloz VoIP for carrier-grade rates.
Time Differences
Kuwait runs on Asia/Kuwait. It's currently --:-- there — call at a sensible local hour.
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