Country calling code
+965 Kuwait country code
Kuwait’s international calling code is +965. To call a Kuwait number from another country, dial your exit code, then 965, then the local number.
- Calling code
- +965
- ISO 3166 code
- KW · 414
- Exit code (calling out)
- 00
- Trunk prefix (domestic)
- None
- Number length
- 7–8 digits
- Time zones
- Kuwait
- Local time
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How to call Kuwait
| Calling from | Dial |
|---|---|
| A mobile phone, anywhere | +965 500 12345 |
| United States & Canada | 011 965 500 12345 |
| UK, Europe & most countries | 00 965 500 12345 |
| Australia | 0011 965 500 12345 |
| Inside Kuwait | 500 12345 |
Kuwait does not use a trunk prefix, so the number you dial at home is the same one you dial after +965.
Kuwait phone number format
A sample mobile number in Kuwait is written +965 500 12345 internationally, 500 12345 locally, and +96550012345 in the E.164 format that apps and websites store. Numbers are 7–8 digits long after the country code.
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Calling abroad from Kuwait
To call another country from a Kuwait landline, start with the exit code 00, then the destination country code. On a mobile phone, holding 0 to type + works everywhere and replaces the exit code.
Missed call from +965?
If you don’t know anyone in Kuwait, be careful with short missed calls from international numbers. “One-ring” scams hope you call back a premium-rate line. Don’t return the call, don’t share codes sent by SMS, and block the number if it keeps calling. A genuine contact will usually leave a message or text.
Frequently asked questions
Which country uses the +965 code?
+965 is the international calling code of Kuwait (KW). No other country uses it.
How do I call Kuwait from the United States?
Dial 011 (the US exit code), then 965, then the local number without any prefix. From a mobile phone you can simply type +965 500 12345.
How many digits are in a Kuwait phone number?
National numbers in Kuwait are 7–8 digits long after the +965 country code. A typical mobile number looks like +965 500 12345.
Can I find the location of a +965 number?
Not from the number alone. Enter the number in AI Family Locator and send a location request. Live GPS location appears only after the owner installs the app and approves sharing. A number lookup shows only numbering details, not a current location.