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Kuwait Country Code +965

Complete guide to calling Kuwait from the US and abroad

ISO-2: KW ISO-3: KWT Asia Capital: Kuwait City

Calling Information

Dialing Code
+965
Exit Code (US)
011
How to Call
011 + 965 + area + number
Country TLD
.kw

Geography

Capital
Kuwait City
Continent
Asia
Area
17,820 km²
Population
4,865,298
Currency
Kuwaiti dinar
Languages
Arabic (official language), English widely spoken

Time & Communication

Current Time
1:42 PM
Time Zone
UTC+3
Mobile Penetration
167.7%
Internet Penetration
100.0%
Fixed-line Penetration
11.8%

How to Call Kuwait from the United States

Follow these simple steps to make an international call to Kuwait from a US landline or mobile phone:

1
Exit Code
011
US international prefix
2
Country Code
965
Kuwait
3
Area Code
XX
City/region code
4
Local Number
XXXX XXXX
Subscriber number

Example dialing format:

011 - 965 - area code - local number

Calling from a Mobile Phone

Replace 011 with the + symbol (press and hold 0):

+965 - area code - local number

Area Codes in Kuwait

Area codes

We don't have a verified list of city area codes for Kuwait yet. From the US, dial 011 + 965 + the full national number, leaving out any domestic trunk prefix (such as a leading 0) if Kuwait uses one.

Neighboring Countries

Iraq flag

Iraq

+964 Saudi Arabia flag

Saudi Arabia

+966 Bahrain flag

Bahrain

+973 Qatar flag

Qatar

+974 Iran flag

Iran

+98 United Arab Emirates flag

United Arab Emirates

+971 Azerbaijan flag

Azerbaijan

+994 Armenia flag

Armenia

+374

Telecommunications in Kuwait

Metric Value Year
Mobile subscriptions (per 100 people) 167.7 2023
Mobile subscriptions (total) 8,113,877 2023
Fixed-line subscriptions (per 100 people) 11.8 2023
Fixed-line subscriptions (total) 572,621 2023
Internet users (% of population) 100.0 2025

Source: World Bank (ITU)

Penetration Rates (per 100 people)

Mobile 167.7%
Fixed-line 11.8%
Internet 100.0%

Kuwait on the Map

Borders and capital: Natural Earth. The red dot marks the capital, Kuwait City.

Flag of Kuwait

Flag of Kuwait

The national flag of Kuwait. See it next to other flags of Asia in the flags of the world gallery.

Public Holidays in Kuwait

Kuwait has 9 holidays and observances (1 national, 8 public, 0 observances). The national day is National Day, on February 25. Offices and many businesses close on public holidays, so plan calls around them.

DateHolidayType
January 1 New Year's Day Public
February 25 National Day National
February 26 Liberation Day Public
Varies Isra' Mi'raj Public
Varies Eid al-Fitr Public
Varies Arafat Day Public
Varies Eid al-Adha Public
Varies Islamic New Year Public
Varies Prophet's Birthday (Mawlid) Public

“Varies”: the date follows a lunar, religious or weekday rule and changes every year.

Geography of Kuwait

Area

17,820 km²

6,880 sq mi

Coastline

499 km

Highest point

3.6 km W. of Al-Salmi Border Post 300 m

Lowest point

Persian Gulf 0 m

Climate:
Dry desert; intensely hot summers; short, cool winters
Terrain:
Flat to slightly undulating desert plain
Natural resources:
Petroleum, Fish, Shrimp, Natural gas
Land borders:
Iraq, Saudi Arabia
Land use:
agricultural 8.4% (arable 0.4%), forest 0.4% (2023)

Sources: CIA World Factbook (data as of September 2026); area: World Bank 2023.

Economy of Kuwait

GDP

$157 billion (2025)

GDP per person

$32,312 (2025)

Growth

2.7% (2025)

Inflation

2.4% (2025)

Unemployment

2.2% (2025)

Human Development Index

0.852 (#52 of 193, 2023)

Currency:
Kuwaiti Dinar (KWD)
GDP by sector:
Agriculture 1%, Industry 54%, Services 60% (2025)
Top exports:
Mineral fuels and oil (88%), Organic chemicals (3%), Vehicles and parts (3%), Plastics (1%), Gold, gems and jewelry (1%)
Top imports:
Vehicles and parts (15%), Machinery and computers (9%), Electrical equipment and electronics (9%), Gold, gems and jewelry (8%), Pharmaceuticals (6%)
Main export markets:
United Arab Emirates (3%), India (2%), Saudi Arabia (2%), China (1%), Iraq (1%)
Main suppliers:
China (21%), United Arab Emirates (12%), USA (9%), Japan (6%), Saudi Arabia (5%)

Sources: World Bank (GDP, growth, inflation, ILO-modeled unemployment, sectors), UNDP Human Development Report 2025, UN Comtrade (goods trade 2025, shares of the total by value), ISO 4217. Years in brackets are the latest available.

Frequently Asked Questions about Kuwait

What is the country code for Kuwait?
The country code for Kuwait is +965.
How do I call Kuwait from the US?
To call Kuwait from the US, dial 011 + 965 + area code + local number. From a mobile phone, use +965 instead of 011.
What time is it in Kuwait?
The current time in Kuwait is 1:42 PM (UTC+3).
What is the capital of Kuwait?
The capital of Kuwait is Kuwait City.
What is the national day of Kuwait?
The national day of Kuwait is National Day, on February 25.