How to call Kuwait using the international calling code +965 and area code.
Dial your exit code
Enter the international access code for your country (e.g. 011 in the US, 00 in Europe).
Enter the country code +965
Dial +965 when calling from outside Kuwait.
Add the local phone number
Enter the local number without the leading zero.
Mobile example
+965 XXX XXX XXX
Dial the country code, then the full mobile number.
Landline example
+965 XX XXXX XXXX
Include the area code if applicable. Omit any leading 0.
The calling code for Kuwait is +965. To call, start with your international access code, then dial +965 followed by the local number.
In Kuwait, the main languages spoken are Arabic.
Kuwait uses the following time zone: Asia/Riyadh. Make sure to check local time before placing your call.
No app download is necessary. You can call numbers in Kuwait directly from your browser using DialBridge. Just enter the Kuwait phone number (+965) to get started.
A typical mobile number format is: +965 123 456 789. Remember to omit any leading zero from the local number.
Best times to call are typically 9 AM – 5 PM local time in Kuwait. Avoid early morning (before 8 AM) or late evening (after 9 PM).