Kuwait country code: +965
To call Kuwait from abroad, dial +965 and then the local number. Dial the local number exactly as written, including any leading 0.
How to dial Kuwait
- 1. Start with +965. On a mobile, hold 0 for +. On a landline, dial your exit code first (00 in most countries, 011 from the US and Canada).
- 2. Adjust the local number. Dial the local number exactly as written, including any leading 0.
- 3. Dial the rest. Or skip the formatting: pick Kuwaitin Kitaphone's dialer and it adds +965 for you.
Dialing examples
- Mobile
- 500 12345 → +965 500 12345
- Landline
- Dial the area code and number exactly as written locally.
Kuwait at a glance
- Country code
- +965
- Main language
- Arabic
- Time zone
- UTC+3 all year
- Kitaphone rate
- $0.15/min landline · $0.19/min mobile
Questions about calling Kuwait
- What is the country code for Kuwait?
- +965. From outside Kuwait, dial +965 and then the local number. Dial the local number exactly as written, including any leading 0.
- How do I dial a mobile number in Kuwait from abroad?
- Write it in international form: 500 12345 becomes +965 500 12345.
- Do I drop the leading 0 when calling Kuwait?
- No. Dial numbers in Kuwait exactly as written after +965, including any leading 0.
- What time zone is Kuwait in?
- UTC+3 all year. Check the local time before you call.
- What language is spoken in Kuwait?
- The main language is Arabic.
- How much does it cost to call Kuwait?
- $0.15 per minute to landlines and $0.19 per minute to mobiles, billed in whole minutes from prepaid credit. No subscription and no connection fee.
- Does the person in Kuwait need an app?
- No. Kitaphone calls the ordinary phone network, so the call arrives on their normal mobile or landline. They need no app, no account and no internet connection.