Kuwait Dialing Code (+965)
The country calling code for Kuwait is +965. Type a local number below to get its international form, and see how to dial Kuwait from anywhere.
Type a local Kuwait phone number to see its international form.
Note Kuwait uses 8-digit numbers with no trunk prefix — dial all digits and prepend +965.
How to dial Kuwait
The + in +965 stands for your local exit code (011 in the US and Canada, 00 across most of Europe, 00 in Kuwait itself). Any GSM mobile lets you dial the + directly.
Kuwait dialing reference
| Country calling code | +965 |
| ISO country code | KW |
| Region | Middle East & Africa |
| Trunk prefix | none |
| Exit / IDD code (from Kuwait) | 00 |
| Example number | 2212 3456 |
| International format | +965 22123456 |
Calling Kuwait step by step
- 01 Start with your exit code — 011 in the US and Canada, 00 in the UK and Europe, or + on any mobile.
- 02 Dial the Kuwait country code 965.
- 03 Add the local number exactly as written — e.g. 22123456.
Frequently asked questions
What is the country code for Kuwait?
The country calling code for Kuwait is +965 (ISO code KW). You dial it after your own country's exit code — or type + on a mobile — before the local number.
How do I call Kuwait from the US?
From the United States, dial 011 (the US exit code), then 965 (the Kuwait country code), then the local number without its trunk prefix. For example: 011 965 22123456.
How do I call Kuwait from the UK or Europe?
From the UK and most of Europe, dial 00 (the exit code), then 965, then the local number. For example: 00 965 22123456. On any mobile you can dial +965 22123456 instead.
What is the format of a Kuwait phone number?
A typical Kuwait number looks like 2212 3456. Kuwait uses 8-digit numbers with no trunk prefix — dial all digits and prepend +965.