Calling Iraq from South Africa: 00 964 [local number].
Quick answer
To call Iraq from South Africa, dial 00, then 964, then the local number without leading zeros. Example: 00 964 791 234 5678.
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Dialing format
00 964 791 234 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 South Africa
Start by dialing 00 (or use + on mobile). This is the international dialing prefix for South Africa.
Dial the country code +964 for Iraq.
Dial the local phone number in Iraq (typically 8-10 digits, without any leading zeros).
Full format: 00 964 [local number] - For example: 00 964 612 345 678
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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
Your time
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Iraq
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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 South Africa
00 (dial 00 (or + from mobile))
South Africa Country Code
+27
Route Dialing Pattern
00 964 791 234 5678
Capital Time Difference
1h destination ahead
Best Calling Window (Origin Time)
08:00-17:00
Currency Pair
South African rand (R) -> Iraqi dinar (ع.د)
Primary languages: South Africa (Afrikaans, English, Southern Ndebele, Northern Sotho, Southern Sotho, Swazi, Tswana, Tsonga, Venda, Xhosa, Zulu) and Iraq (Arabic, Aramaic, Sorani).
Shared language overlap: No direct overlap in primary language list. Primary timezones: South Africa (UTC+02:00) and Iraq (UTC+03:00).
Use this route profile to plan a real call from South Africa to Iraq, including the exit code, destination country code, time difference, and local context.
From
South Africa
To
Iraq
For dialing this route, callers in South Africa usually start with 00 or the plus sign, then dial +964 before the local Iraq number.
South Africa's primary timezone in this dataset is UTC+02:00, while Iraq's is UTC+03:00. A practical origin-time calling window is 08:00-17:00.
South Africa callers are represented by ZA/ZAF, with Pretoria as a capital reference point, Southern Africa, 63M people, South African rand (R), and primary language context of Afrikaans, English, Southern Ndebele, Northern Sotho, Southern Sotho +6 more.
Origin exit prefix: 00 or + from mobile. Origin country code: +27. Origin time zones: UTC+02:00.
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 South Africa's outbound dialing rules with Iraq's destination numbering and local schedule. The primary timezone relationship is 1h destination ahead, and the recommended origin-time window is 08:00-17:00.
Dialing sequence: 00 964 local number. Business-hour window: 08:00-17:00. Time relationship: 1h destination ahead.
Destination market: Iraq is in Western Asia, with Baghdad as a main administrative center. Calls from South Africa 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: South Africa is listed in Southern Africa with a population of about 63M; Iraq is listed in Western Asia with about 46M. The main listed languages differ: South Africa (Afrikaans, English, Southern Ndebele +8 more) and Iraq (Arabic, Aramaic, Sorani). Currency context also changes across the route: South African rand (R) in South Africa 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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