How do I call Kuwait from Saudi Arabia?

To call Kuwait from Saudi Arabia, dial the exit code 00, followed by the country code +965, then the phone number. For example, to call the number 500 12345, you would dial: 00 965 500 12345.

What is the country calling code for Kuwait when calling from Saudi Arabia?

The country calling code for Kuwait is +965. To call Kuwait from Saudi Arabia, dial +965 followed by the local phone number.

What timezone is Kuwait in?

Kuwait is in the UTC+03:00 timezone.

What currency is used in Kuwait?

The official currency of Kuwait is the Kuwaiti dinar (د.ك). This is the primary currency used for all transactions in the country.

What is the capital city of Kuwait?

The capital city of Kuwait is Kuwait City. It serves as the political and administrative center of the country.

How do I make cheap calls to Kuwait when calling from Saudi Arabia?

To make affordable calls to Kuwait from Saudi Arabia, use CallTuv's browser-based calling service. Simply dial +965 followed by the local number. No app download required, and our rates are significantly cheaper than traditional phone carriers.

How much does it cost to call Kuwait when calling from Saudi Arabia?

CallTuv offers competitive rates for calls to Kuwait from Saudi Arabia. Rates vary depending on whether you're calling a mobile or landline number. Check our rates page for the most up-to-date pricing.

What is the best time to call Kuwait from Saudi Arabia?

The capital-to-capital time gap is 0h (same time). A practical window in Saudi Arabia is 09:00-18:00 local time, which maps to standard business hours in Kuwait.

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How to Call Kuwait from Saudi Arabia

Calling Kuwait from Saudi Arabia: 00 965 [local number].

Kuwait Country Code: +965

ISO: KW

KWT

Quick answer

To call Kuwait from Saudi Arabia, dial 00, then 965, then the local number without leading zeros. Example: 00 965 500 12345.

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Dialing format

00 965 500 12345

Exit code • Country code • Local number

Whether you’re calling family, friends, or business contacts, knowing how to call Kuwait 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 Kuwait - whether you’re calling Kuwait City or anywhere else.

Step-by-Step Dialing Guide

Follow these simple steps to make a call to Kuwait from Saudi Arabia

International Guide

Dial the exit code for Saudi Arabia

Start by dialing 00 (or use + on mobile). This is the international dialing prefix for Saudi Arabia.

Add Kuwait's country code

Dial the country code +965 for Kuwait.

Enter the local phone number

Dial the local phone number in Kuwait (typically 8-10 digits, without any leading zeros).

Complete dialing format

Full format: 00 965 [local number] - For example: 00 965 612 345 678

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International Dialing Format

00965500 12345

Exit Code•Country Code•Phone Number

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+965500 12345

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Calling Kuwait from Saudi Arabia: Calling Code, Local Time & More

Calling Code

+965

Capital of Kuwait

Kuwait City

Region

Asia (Western Asia)

Currency of Kuwait

Kuwaiti dinar (د.ك)

Kuwait Time Zones

UTC+03:00

Current time

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Kuwait at a Glance

Kuwait, located in Western Asia, is a nation with a rich identity. Its capital city, Kuwait City, serves as the administrative center for a population of approximately 4.9M.

The official currency is the Kuwaiti dinar (د.ك). When calling Kuwait, the country code is +965. The country observes the UTC+03:00 time zone(s), and the primary language(s) spoken include Arabic.

Destination Calling Profile: Kuwait

Population

4.9M

Population Rank

#123 of 230

Language Footprint

Arabic

Time Zone Footprint

UTC+03:00

City/Area Code Coverage

85 locations listed

Dial Code Status

Exclusive code in dataset

Kuwait currently has a 8-digit local number pattern in this guide, with country code +965.

Route Profile: Saudi Arabia to Kuwait

Exit Code in Saudi Arabia

00 (dial 00 (or + from mobile))

Saudi Arabia Country Code

+966

Route Dialing Pattern

00 965 500 12345

Capital Time Difference

0h (same time)

Best Calling Window (Origin Time)

09:00-18:00

Currency Pair

Saudi riyal (ر.س) -> Kuwaiti dinar (د.ك)

Primary languages: Saudi Arabia (Arabic) and Kuwait (Arabic).

Shared language overlap: Arabic. Primary timezones: Saudi Arabia (UTC+03:00) and Kuwait (UTC+03:00).

Detailed route planning

Route planning details: Saudi Arabia to Kuwait

Use this route profile to plan a real call from Saudi Arabia to Kuwait, including the exit code, destination country code, time difference, and local context.

From

Saudi Arabia

Kuwait

Saudi Arabia exit code: 00Kuwait calling code: +965Time difference: 0h, same primary timezone

For dialing this route, callers in Saudi Arabia usually start with 00 or the plus sign, then dial +965 before the local Kuwait number.

Saudi Arabia's primary timezone in this dataset is UTC+03:00, while Kuwait's is UTC+03:00. A practical origin-time calling window is 09:00-18:00.

Dialing from Saudi Arabia

Saudi Arabia callers are represented by SA/SAU, with Riyadh as a capital reference point, Western Asia, 35M people, Saudi riyal (ر.س), and primary language context of Arabic.

Origin exit prefix: 00 or + from mobile. Origin country code: +966. Origin time zones: UTC+03:00.

Kuwait dialing details

Kuwait is represented here by KW/KWT, Kuwait City, Western Asia, about 4.9M people, Kuwaiti dinar (د.ك), and primary language context of Arabic.

Destination calling code: +965. Destination time zones: UTC+03:00. Rate check: check live price before dialing.

Saudi Arabia to Kuwait call planning

This route combines Saudi Arabia's outbound dialing rules with Kuwait's destination numbering and local schedule. The primary timezone relationship is 0h, same primary timezone, and the recommended origin-time window is 09:00-18:00.

Dialing sequence: 00 965 local number. Business-hour window: 09:00-18:00. Time relationship: 0h, same primary timezone.

Destination market: Kuwait is in Western Asia, with Kuwait City as a main administrative center. Calls from Saudi Arabia may reach family, companies, banks, hotels, clinics, or public offices across a market of about 4.9M. Primary language context: Arabic. Local billing and everyday prices use Kuwaiti dinar (د.ك).

Route context: Saudi Arabia is listed in Western Asia with a population of about 35M; Kuwait is listed in Western Asia with about 4.9M. The route has shared language overlap in Arabic. Currency context also changes across the route: Saudi riyal (ر.س) in Saudi Arabia and Kuwaiti dinar (د.ك) in Kuwait.

From Saudi Arabia, the conventional international prefix is 00; mobile callers can usually use +, then +965, then the Kuwait local number.Riyadh to Kuwait City has a 0h, same primary timezone time relationship, so check the destination workday before placing business or support calls.Saudi Arabia and Kuwait share Arabic, which can make customer-support or family calls easier to coordinate.For Kuwait, check whether you are calling a landline or mobile number because those prices can differ; current context: check live price before dialing.

City & Area Codes for Kuwait

85 Locations

City / Region	Area Code	Full Dialing Pattern
Abdalli	965-470	+965-470 [local number]
Ahmadi	965-398	+965-398 [local number]
Ahmadi & Umm-Alhaiman	965-327	+965-327 [local number]
Ahmadi & Umm-Alhaiman	965-328	+965-328 [local number]
Ardhiyah	965-480	+965-480 [local number]
Ardhiyah	965-488	+965-488 [local number]
Ardhiyah	965-489	+965-489 [local number]
Fahaheel	965-391	+965-391 [local number]
Fahaheel	965-392	+965-392 [local number]
Farwaniah	965-471	+965-471 [local number]
Farwaniah	965-472	+965-472 [local number]
Farwaniah	965-473	+965-473 [local number]
Farwaniah	965-474	+965-474 [local number]
Farwaniah	965-476	+965-476 [local number]
Free Trade Zone	965-461	+965-461 [local number]
Funtas	965-390	+965-390 [local number]
Hawalli	965-261	+965-261 [local number]
Hawalli	965-262	+965-262 [local number]
Hawalli	965-263	+965-263 [local number]
Hawalli	965-264	+965-264 [local number]
Hawalli	965-265	+965-265 [local number]
Hawalli	965-266	+965-266 [local number]
Jaber Al-Ali	965-383	+965-383 [local number]
Jaber Al-Ali	965-384	+965-384 [local number]
Jabriyah	965-531	+965-531 [local number]
Jabriyah	965-532	+965-532 [local number]
Jabriyah	965-533	+965-533 [local number]
Jabriyah	965-534	+965-534 [local number]
Jahra	965-477	+965-477 [local number]
Jahra-B	965-455	+965-455 [local number]
Jahra-B	965-456	+965-456 [local number]
Jahra-B	965-457	+965-457 [local number]
Jahra-B	965-458	+965-458 [local number]
Jaleeb Al-Shuyoukh	965-431	+965-431 [local number]
Manqaf & Shuiba	965-371	+965-371 [local number]
Manqaf & Shuiba	965-372	+965-372 [local number]
Manqaf & Shuiba	965-376	+965-376 [local number]
Mushrif	965-538	+965-538 [local number]
Nuzha	965-224	+965-224 [local number]
Nuzha	965-251	+965-251 [local number]
Nuzha	965-252	+965-252 [local number]
Nuzha	965-253	+965-253 [local number]
Nuzha	965-254	+965-254 [local number]
Nuzha	965-255	+965-255 [local number]
Nuzha	965-256	+965-256 [local number]
Nuzha	965-257	+965-257 [local number]
Nuzha	965-258	+965-258 [local number]
Nuzha	965-259	+965-259 [local number]
Qurain	965-541	+965-541 [local number]
Qurain	965-542	+965-542 [local number]
Qurain	965-543	+965-543 [local number]
Qurain	965-544	+965-544 [local number]
Ras Salmiyah	965-571	+965-571 [local number]
Ras Salmiyah	965-572	+965-572 [local number]
Ras Salmiyah	965-573	+965-573 [local number]
Ras Salmiyah	965-574	+965-574 [local number]
Ras Salmiyah	965-575	+965-575 [local number]
Rekka	965-394	+965-394 [local number]
Rekka	965-396	+965-396 [local number]
Sabah Salem	965-551	+965-551 [local number]
Sabah Salem	965-552	+965-552 [local number]
Safat	965-240	+965-240 [local number]
Safat	965-241	+965-241 [local number]
Safat	965-242	+965-242 [local number]
Safat	965-243	+965-243 [local number]
Safat	965-244	+965-244 [local number]
Safat	965-245	+965-245 [local number]
Safat	965-246	+965-246 [local number]
Safat	965-247	+965-247 [local number]
Safat	965-248	+965-248 [local number]
Safat	965-249	+965-249 [local number]
Salmiyah	965-561	+965-561 [local number]
Salmiyah	965-562	+965-562 [local number]
Salmiyah	965-563	+965-563 [local number]
Salmiyah	965-564	+965-564 [local number]
Salmiyah	965-565	+965-565 [local number]
Shuwaikh	965-481	+965-481 [local number]
Shuwaikh	965-483	+965-483 [local number]
Shuwaikh	965-484	+965-484 [local number]
South Subahiyah	965-361	+965-361 [local number]
South Subahiyah	965-362	+965-362 [local number]
Sulaibikhat	965-487	+965-487 [local number]
Sulaibiyah	965-467	+965-467 [local number]
Wafra	965-381	+965-381 [local number]
Zoor	965-395	+965-395 [local number]

Area codes are typically followed by the subscriber number.