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Kuwait Country Code +965
+965 is the international calling code for Kuwait. Most phone numbers there have 8 digits, written 500 12345 inside Kuwait and +965 500 12345 from abroad. Below: how to dial it, its networks and time zones.
Phone numbers in Kuwait at a glance
- Country calling code
- +965
- International dialing prefix
- 00 (or +)
- Trunk prefix (calls inside the country)
- None
- Number length
- 8 digits (most numbers)
- Example mobile, from abroad
- +965 500 12345
- Same number, inside the country
- 500 12345
- Time zone
- Arabian Standard Time (Asia/Kuwait)
- Capital
- Kuwait City
- Languages
- Arabic
- Currency
- KWD
- ISO country code
- KW
How to call Kuwait
From another country
- Dial your country's exit code, or press + on a mobile.
- Dial the country code 965.
- Dial the number.
+965 500 12345
From inside Kuwait
Dial the number as it is written. The country code is not needed.
500 12345
To call out of Kuwait, start with 00 (or +).
Types of phone number in Kuwait
The numbering plan reserves ranges for landline, mobile and toll-free numbers. Mobile numbers have 8 digits. What each line type means.
Networks with number ranges in Kuwait
These networks were first allocated number ranges in Kuwait, the ones with the most ranges first. Numbers can be moved between networks, so a number may no longer be with the network it started on.
- Ooredoo
- Virgin mobile
- VIVA
- Zain
Look up a phone number from Kuwait
Enter any number with +965, or just its digits: it shows the line type, place, network, time zone and every format. Free and private.
Phone numbers in Kuwait: frequently asked questions
What is the country code for Kuwait?
The country calling code for Kuwait is +965. Put it in front of the number when you call Kuwait from another country.
How do I call Kuwait from abroad?
Dial your country's international access code (or press + on a mobile phone), then 965, then the number. For example, 500 12345 inside Kuwait is dialled as +965 500 12345 from abroad.
How many digits does a phone number in Kuwait have?
Most phone numbers in Kuwait have 8 digits after the country code. Some special-service numbers (toll-free, premium-rate) are shorter or longer.
What is the international dialing prefix in Kuwait?
To call another country from Kuwait, dial 00, then the country code you are calling, then the number. On a mobile phone you can press + instead of 00.
Which mobile networks have phone numbers in Kuwait?
Number ranges in Kuwait were first allocated to networks including Ooredoo, Virgin mobile, VIVA and Zain. People can move their number to another network, so the one a number started on may not be the one it uses today.
What time zone is Kuwait in?
Kuwait is on Arabian Standard Time. A phone number carries no time information, so check the time there before you call.
Can I look up a phone number from Kuwait?
Yes. Enter any number with +965, or choose Kuwait as the country, in the free phone number lookup. It shows the line type (mobile, landline, VoIP, toll-free), the place and network it was issued to, its time zone and every format of the number.