Calling Iraq from Nigeria: 009 964 [local number].
Quick answer
To call Iraq from Nigeria, dial 009, then 964, then the local number without leading zeros. Example: 009 964 791 234 5678.
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Dialing format
009 964 791 234 5678
Exit code • Country code • Local number
Whether you’re calling family, friends, or business contacts, knowing how to call Iraq correctly helps your conversation start smoothly. This guide covers the essential dialing steps, including country and area codes that are easy to miss. By the end, you’ll be ready to connect confidently with anyone in Iraq - whether you’re calling Baghdad or anywhere else.
Follow these simple steps to make a call to Iraq from Nigeria
Start by dialing 009 (or use + on mobile). This is the international dialing prefix for Nigeria.
Dial the country code +964 for Iraq.
Dial the local phone number in Iraq (typically 8-10 digits, without any leading zeros).
Full format: 009 964 [local number] - For example: 009 964 612 345 678
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Calling Code
+964
Capital of Iraq
Baghdad
Region
Asia (Western Asia)
Currency of Iraq
Iraqi dinar (ع.د)
Iraq Time Zones
UTC+03:00
Current time
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Iraq is --
Iraq, located in Western Asia, is a nation with a rich identity. Its capital city, Baghdad, serves as the administrative center for a population of approximately 46M.
The official currency is the Iraqi dinar (ع.د). When calling Iraq, the country code is +964. The country observes the UTC+03:00 time zone(s), and the primary language(s) spoken include Arabic, Aramaic, Sorani.
Population
46M
Population Rank
#32 of 230
Language Footprint
Arabic, Aramaic, Sorani
Time Zone Footprint
UTC+03:00
City/Area Code Coverage
6 locations listed
Dial Code Status
Exclusive code in dataset
Iraq currently has a 10-digit local number pattern in this guide, with country code +964.
Exit Code in Nigeria
009 (dial 009 (or + from mobile))
Nigeria Country Code
+234
Route Dialing Pattern
009 964 791 234 5678
Capital Time Difference
2h destination ahead
Best Calling Window (Origin Time)
07:00-16:00
Currency Pair
Nigerian naira (₦) -> Iraqi dinar (ع.د)
Primary languages: Nigeria (English) and Iraq (Arabic, Aramaic, Sorani).
Shared language overlap: No direct overlap in primary language list. Primary timezones: Nigeria (UTC+01:00) and Iraq (UTC+03:00).
Use this route profile to plan a real call from Nigeria to Iraq, including the exit code, destination country code, time difference, and local context.
From
Nigeria
To
Iraq
For dialing this route, callers in Nigeria usually start with 009 or the plus sign, then dial +964 before the local Iraq number.
Nigeria's primary timezone in this dataset is UTC+01:00, while Iraq's is UTC+03:00. A practical origin-time calling window is 07:00-16:00.
Nigeria callers are represented by NG/NGA, with Abuja as a capital reference point, Western Africa, 224M people, Nigerian naira (₦), and primary language context of English.
Origin exit prefix: 009 or + from mobile. Origin country code: +234. Origin time zones: UTC+01:00.
Iraq is represented here by IQ/IRQ, Baghdad, Western Asia, about 46M people, Iraqi dinar (ع.د), and primary language context of Arabic, Aramaic, Sorani.
Destination calling code: +964. Destination time zones: UTC+03:00. Rate check: check live price before dialing.
This route combines Nigeria's outbound dialing rules with Iraq's destination numbering and local schedule. The primary timezone relationship is 2h destination ahead, and the recommended origin-time window is 07:00-16:00.
Dialing sequence: 009 964 local number. Business-hour window: 07:00-16:00. Time relationship: 2h destination ahead.
Destination market: Iraq is in Western Asia, with Baghdad as a main administrative center. Calls from Nigeria may reach family, companies, banks, hotels, clinics, or public offices across a market of about 46M. Primary language context: Arabic, Aramaic, Sorani. Local billing and everyday prices use Iraqi dinar (ع.د).
Route context: Nigeria is listed in Western Africa with a population of about 224M; Iraq is listed in Western Asia with about 46M. The main listed languages differ: Nigeria (English) and Iraq (Arabic, Aramaic, Sorani). Currency context also changes across the route: Nigerian naira (₦) in Nigeria and Iraqi dinar (ع.د) in Iraq.
| City / Region | Area Code | Full Dialing Pattern |
|---|---|---|
| Baghdad | 964-1 | +964-1 [local number] |
| Basra | 964-40 | +964-40 [local number] |
| Kerbela | 964-32 | +964-32 [local number] |
| Kirkuk | 964-50 | +964-50 [local number] |
| Mousil | 964-60 | +964-60 [local number] |
| Najaf | 964-33 | +964-33 [local number] |
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