Kuwait Country Code

The ITU country calling code for Kuwait is +965. From Canada, dial 011 (international access), then +965, then the local number.

+965

Calling Code

4.9M

Population

17.8K km²

Area (km²)

Kuwaiti Dinar

KWD

Quick Facts

State of Kuwait

Kuwait

Asia Western Asia

Coat of arms

Basic Information

Calling Code +965

ISO Codes KW / KWT

Capital Kuwait City

Independent Yes

Demographics

Population 4.9M

Area 17.8K km²

Languages Arabic

Driving Side right

Geography & Time

Region Asia

Subregion Western Asia

Continent Asia

Time Zones UTC+03:00

Currency

Kuwaiti Dinar (KWD)

Borders

2 countries

Neighboring countries

Iraq Saudi Arabia

How to Call Kuwait

From Any Country:

 +965 [Local Phone Number]

Example:

+965 2 123 4567

(Example: Calling Kuwait City, Kuwait from anywhere in the world)

How do I dial mobiles vs landlines in Kuwait

Kuwait uses country code +965 and an 8-digit closed plan. There are no area codes and no domestic trunk prefix.

From abroad → any Kuwait number: exit code → 965 → 8 digits. Examples: landline +965 2222 1234; mobile +965 6512 3456.

Within Kuwait: dial the same 8 digits.

From Kuwait to other countries: use 00 + country code + number (or + on mobiles).

Mobiles vs landlines

Fixed lines begin with 2…. Mobiles begin with 41 / 5 / 6 / 9, allocated to Virgin (41), STC (5), Ooredoo (6), Zain (9). (Mobile Number Portability is active, so treat prefixes as original allocations only.)

What are the emergency numbers in Kuwait

112 — unified emergency (police/ambulance/fire). Useful hotlines include 152 (Electricity & Water), 151 (Ministry of Health), 139 (Municipality), and a citizens-abroad hotline 159. Save 112 first.

What are the city and area codes in Kuwait

Dialing tip: If you see a local listing like 26x xxxx (Hawalli) or 24x xxxx (Safat), just prepend +965 for international format—nothing to add or drop.

City	Area Code	International Dialing Format
Safat (Kuwait City core)	240–249	+965 24X XXXX
Hawalli	261–266	+965 26X XXXX
Salmiyah	562–565, 577	+965 56X/577 XXXX
Ras Salmiyah	571–575	+965 57X XXXX
Jabriyah	531–534, 560–561, 569	+965 53x/56x/569 xxxx
Mushrif	537–539	+965 53X XXXX
Farwaniya	471–474, 476	+965 47x/476 xxxx
Shuwaikh	481, 483, 484	+965 48X XXXX
Jahra / Jahra-B	477–478 / 455–458	+965 47x / 45x xxxx
Ahmadi / Fahaheel / Fintas	398 / 391–392 / 390	+965 39X XXXX
Jaber Al-Ali	383–384	+965 38X XXXX
South Subahiyah	361–362	+965 36X XXXX
Nuzha & Qadsiya	224, 251–259	+965 22X/25X XXXX