How to Call Kuwait
Calling Kuwait: [exit code] 965 [local number].
Kuwait Country Code: +965
Quick answer
To call Kuwait, dial your international exit code, then 965, then the local number without leading zeros. Example: +965 500 12345. Calls cost from ~$0.21 per minute with CallTuv.
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Dialing format
+ 965 500 12345
Exit code • Country code • Local number
Exit code
+
Use your country exit code, or + on mobile
Country code
+965
Kuwait's international calling code
Local number
500 12345
Enter the local number without the country code
Browser format
+965 500 12345
Use this format inside CallTuv
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 anywhere in the world
Dial your country's exit code
Start with your country's international dialing prefix (often 00 or 011, or use + on mobile).
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: [exit code] 965 [local number] - For example: 00 965 612 345 678
HOW TO CALL
International Dialing Format
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Calling Code
+965
Cost to Call Kuwait
~$0.21/min landline, ~$0.26/min mobile
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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City & Area Codes for Kuwait
| City / Region | Area Code |
|---|---|
| Abdalli | 965-470 |
| Ahmadi | 965-398 |
| Ahmadi & Umm-Alhaiman | 965-327 |
| Ahmadi & Umm-Alhaiman | 965-328 |
| Ardhiyah | 965-480 |
| Ardhiyah | 965-488 |
| Ardhiyah | 965-489 |
| Fahaheel | 965-391 |
| Fahaheel | 965-392 |
| Farwaniah | 965-471 |
| Farwaniah | 965-472 |
| Farwaniah | 965-473 |
| Farwaniah | 965-474 |
| Farwaniah | 965-476 |
| Free Trade Zone | 965-461 |
| Funtas | 965-390 |
| Hawalli | 965-261 |
| Hawalli | 965-262 |
| Hawalli | 965-263 |
| Hawalli | 965-264 |
Show all 85 Kuwait area codes
| Hawalli | 965-265 |
| Hawalli | 965-266 |
| Jaber Al-Ali | 965-383 |
| Jaber Al-Ali | 965-384 |
| Jabriyah | 965-531 |
| Jabriyah | 965-532 |
| Jabriyah | 965-533 |
| Jabriyah | 965-534 |
| Jahra | 965-477 |
| Jahra-B | 965-455 |
| Jahra-B | 965-456 |
| Jahra-B | 965-457 |
| Jahra-B | 965-458 |
| Jaleeb Al-Shuyoukh | 965-431 |
| Manqaf & Shuiba | 965-371 |
| Manqaf & Shuiba | 965-372 |
| Manqaf & Shuiba | 965-376 |
| Mushrif | 965-538 |
| Nuzha | 965-224 |
| Nuzha | 965-251 |
| Nuzha | 965-252 |
| Nuzha | 965-253 |
| Nuzha | 965-254 |
| Nuzha | 965-255 |
| Nuzha | 965-256 |
| Nuzha | 965-257 |
| Nuzha | 965-258 |
| Nuzha | 965-259 |
| Qurain | 965-541 |
| Qurain | 965-542 |
| Qurain | 965-543 |
| Qurain | 965-544 |
| Ras Salmiyah | 965-571 |
| Ras Salmiyah | 965-572 |
| Ras Salmiyah | 965-573 |
| Ras Salmiyah | 965-574 |
| Ras Salmiyah | 965-575 |
| Rekka | 965-394 |
| Rekka | 965-396 |
| Sabah Salem | 965-551 |
| Sabah Salem | 965-552 |
| Safat | 965-240 |
| Safat | 965-241 |
| Safat | 965-242 |
| Safat | 965-243 |
| Safat | 965-244 |
| Safat | 965-245 |
| Safat | 965-246 |
| Safat | 965-247 |
| Safat | 965-248 |
| Safat | 965-249 |
| Salmiyah | 965-561 |
| Salmiyah | 965-562 |
| Salmiyah | 965-563 |
| Salmiyah | 965-564 |
| Salmiyah | 965-565 |
| Shuwaikh | 965-481 |
| Shuwaikh | 965-483 |
| Shuwaikh | 965-484 |
| South Subahiyah | 965-361 |
| South Subahiyah | 965-362 |
| Sulaibikhat | 965-487 |
| Sulaibiyah | 965-467 |
| Wafra | 965-381 |
| Zoor | 965-395 |
International Calling to Kuwait: FAQs
How do I call Kuwait from abroad?
To call Kuwait, dial your country's exit code, followed by the country code +965, and then the local phone number.
What is the country calling code for Kuwait?
The country calling code for Kuwait is +965. To call Kuwait from abroad, dial +965 followed by the local phone number.
How do I make cheap calls to Kuwait?
To make affordable calls to Kuwait from abroad, use CallTuv's browser-based calling service. Simply dial +965 followed by the local number. No app download required, and calls start at ~$0.21 per minute.
How much does it cost to call Kuwait?
Calls to Kuwait cost ~$0.21 per minute to landlines and ~$0.26 per minute to mobiles with CallTuv, billed per minute with no subscription.View rates for Kuwait →
Can I use + instead of the exit code when calling Kuwait?
Yes. On mobile phones and in CallTuv, you can usually use +965. The plus sign replaces your country's international exit code.
Should I remove leading zeros from Kuwait phone numbers?
In most international dialing formats, remove the trunk prefix or leading zero before the local Kuwait number, then dial +965. If the dialer shows a formatting warning, follow the corrected format before calling.
