Qatar Country Code

The ITU country calling code for Qatar is +974. From Canada, dial 011 (international access), then +974, then the local number.

+974

Calling Code

3.2M

Population

11.6K km²

Area (km²)

Qatari Riyal

QAR

Quick Facts

State of Qatar

Qatar

Asia Western Asia

Coat of arms

Basic Information

Calling Code +974

ISO Codes QA / QAT

Capital Doha

Independent Yes

Demographics

Population 3.2M

Area 11.6K km²

Languages Arabic

Driving Side right

Geography & Time

Region Asia

Subregion Western Asia

Continent Asia

Time Zones UTC+03:00

Currency

Qatari Riyal (QAR)

Borders

1 countries

Neighboring countries

Saudi Arabia

How to Call Qatar

From Any Country:

 +974 [Local Phone Number]

Example:

+974 1234 5678

(Example: Calling Doha, Qatar from anywhere in the world)

How do I dial mobiles vs landlines in Qatar

Qatar’s country calling code is +974, and Qatar uses a closed 8-digit numbering plan—meaning you dial the full 8 digits for both landlines and mobiles. Unlike many countries, Qatar does not use a national trunk prefix (there’s no domestic “0” to drop), so the number you dial locally is essentially the same set of digits you dial internationally, just with +974 in front. For international calls from Qatar, the international prefix is commonly 00 (or you can simply use + on a mobile).

The difference between mobiles vs landlines in Qatar is mainly the starting digit(s) rather than geography. Fixed-line numbers are generally in the 4XXXXXXX range, while mobile numbers are in 3/5/6/7XXXXXXX ranges (and special service numbers may use prefixes like 800 for freephone). From abroad, dialing is straightforward: +974 followed by the full 8-digit number, for example +974 4XXX XXXX (fixed) or +974 7XXX XXXX (mobile).

What are the emergency numbers in Qatar

In Qatar, the main emergency number is 999 (police, ambulance, and fire). 112 is also commonly listed as an emergency number in Qatar.

What are the city and area codes in Qatar

Dialing tip: Because Qatar is a single national numbering area, you normally just dial the full 8 digits (no trunk “0”). Some special-service prefixes (like 800/900) can be more inconsistent from overseas, a direct +974 code is usually the most reliable.

City	Area Code	International Dialing Format
Qatar (nationwide mobile)	3, 5, 6, 7	+974 3/5/6/7 XXX XXXX
Qatar (nationwide fixed line)	4	+974 4XXX XXXX
Qatar (freephone/toll-free)	800	+974 800 XXXX
Qatar (value-added services)	900	+974 900 XXXX

Which mobile prefixes do mobile operators use in Qatar

Dialing tip: Qatar has Mobile Number Portability (MNP) (implemented in 2012), so prefixes like 3/5/6/7 may reflect the original allocation and don’t always prove the current operator.

Mobile Operator	Dialing Prefixes
Ooredoo Qatar	Commonly 3XXX XXXX, 5XXX XXXX, 6XXX XXXX
Vodafone Qatar	Commonly 7XXX XXXX
MVNOs / other brands	Issued within national mobile ranges (3/5/6/7XXXXXXX); exact blocks vary