How to call Kuwait: country code +965
The country code for Kuwait is +965. From a mobile phone, press +, then 965 and the number. From a landline, start with your own country's exit code.
Local time in Kuwait: --:--
Dial Kuwait from
From the United States, dial 011 (the exit code from the United States), then 965 (the country code for Kuwait), then the full number: numbers in Kuwait have no trunk prefix to drop.
Calling Kuwait from common countries
| Calling from | What to dial |
|---|---|
| From United States | Dial 011 (the exit code from the United States), then 965 (the country code for Kuwait), then the full number: numbers in Kuwait have no trunk prefix to drop. |
| From United Kingdom | Dial 00 (the exit code from the United Kingdom), then 965 (the country code for Kuwait), then the full number: numbers in Kuwait have no trunk prefix to drop. |
| From Canada | Dial 011 (the exit code from Canada), then 965 (the country code for Kuwait), then the full number: numbers in Kuwait have no trunk prefix to drop. |
| From Australia | Dial 0011 (the exit code from Australia), then 965 (the country code for Kuwait), then the full number: numbers in Kuwait have no trunk prefix to drop. |
| From India | Dial 00 (the exit code from India), then 965 (the country code for Kuwait), then the full number: numbers in Kuwait have no trunk prefix to drop. |
| From any mobile | Press +, then 965, then the number. |
Codes for Kuwait
| Country code | +965 |
|---|---|
| Exit code (to call abroad from Kuwait) | 00 |
| Trunk prefix | none |
| Time zone | Asia/Kuwait |
Numbers in Kuwait have no trunk prefix: you dial every digit, from home or abroad.
Example number
| Type | Dialed inside Kuwait | Written for the world |
|---|---|---|
| Landline | 2234 5678 | +965 2234 5678 |
| Mobile | 500 12345 | +965 500 12345 |
Example formats from the official numbering plans, not real numbers.
Questions people ask
What is the country code for Kuwait?
The country code for Kuwait is +965.
How do I call Kuwait from the United States?
From the US, dial 011 (the exit code from the United States), then 965 (the country code for Kuwait), then the full number: numbers in Kuwait have no trunk prefix to drop.
What is the exit code for calling abroad from Kuwait?
To call another country from Kuwait, dial 00 first. From a mobile you can press + instead.
What time is it in Kuwait now?
The clock on this page shows the current local time in Kuwait and whether it is a good time to call.
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Last updated October 21, 2026. Numbering data: ITU-T E.164 country codes via Google's libphonenumber; local time from the IANA time zone database.