Kuwait +965
To call Kuwait from abroad, dial your exit code (or +), then 965, then the local number. In full: +965 500 12345.
The country calling code for Kuwait is +965. A number starting +965 or 00965 is a call to or from Kuwait. From abroad: +965 500 12345.
To call Kuwait from abroad, dial your exit code (or +), then 965, then the local number as is. The +965 code identifies the country; the following digits identify the line (landline or mobile).
How to call Kuwait from abroad
011 965 500 1234500 965 500 123450011 965 500 12345+965 500 12345500 12345 is a real-format Kuwait mobile number (example from the ITU-T numbering plan): replace it with the number you were given, as is.
Kuwait area codes
In Kuwait, landlines usually include an area code after +965 (as is). Mobiles have no area code.
Number format
2234 5678from abroad+965 2234 5678500 12345from abroad+965 500 12345Landline numbers in Kuwait have 8 digits after the country code; mobile numbers have 8 digits. There is no national prefix to drop: dial the full local number after +965.
Calling abroad from Kuwait
To call another country from Kuwait, dial the exit code 00 (or + on a mobile), then the country code, then the number. From Kuwait to the United States, for example: 00 1 201 555 0123.
A Kuwait number in international format is written +965 …. The + stands for the exit prefix (00 in much of the world, 011 in North America).
Cheapest ways to call Kuwait
With internet on both ends, apps like WhatsApp, Signal or FaceTime call Kuwait for free. To reach a number without an app, VoIP services are usually cheaper than your operator’s international rate.
Frequently asked questions
What country has the code +965?
Kuwait has the country calling code +965.
How do I call Kuwait from the United States?
Dial 011, then 965, then the local number as is — for example 011 500 12345.
What does +965 mean?
It is the international dialing code for Kuwait. The + stands for your exit code (00 in much of the world, 011 in North America).
Is +965 mobile or landline?
The +965 code identifies the country, not the line type; Kuwait landlines and mobiles share it.
A country code covers a whole nation; the full number depends on the city and operator.
Mobile networks in Kuwait
3 mobile network operators run their own networks in Kuwait. The largest is Zain, with about 2.60 million subscribers (Sep 2014). Pick the one with the best coverage where you will spend most of your time.
Owned by Zain Group
formerly Wataniya
Owned by Ooredoo (52.5%)
formerly Viva Kuwait
Owned by STC (26%)
- 4G/5G frequency bands used in Kuwait: 5G 2100, 5G 3500, LTE 1800, LTE 800. Most recent smartphones cover them; older or regional models may miss some.
- Moving there? Mobile number portability has existed since 2013-06-15, a transfer takes about 1 day(s) and costs free.
Operators, subscriber counts, network codes and switch-off dates: Wikipedia (lists of mobile network operators, mobile network codes, 2G/3G phase-out, mobile number portability), licensed CC BY-SA 4.0. Figures come from each operator or regulator at the date shown.
Staying connected in Kuwait
With 168 mobile subscriptions per 100 people, almost everyone in Kuwait has a mobile — a WhatsApp, Signal or FaceTime call is usually the easiest way in. Internet use is high (100 %), so app-to-app calls over Wi-Fi are a safe bet.
Source: World Bank / ITU World Telecommunication indicators (IT.CEL.SETS.P2, IT.NET.USER.ZS, IT.MLT.MAIN.P2), latest available year.
Free and premium numbers in Kuwait
+965 1801 234Free from inside Kuwait (numbers starting with 18). From abroad these numbers are often unreachable or charged at the international rate.
Number ranges: ITU-T national numbering plan for Kuwait via Google libphonenumber.
Saudi Arabia +966
Iraq +964