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How to Call Iraq from the United States

Country code +964 — Dial 011 964 79X XXX XXXX from a US landline or +964 79X XXX XXXX from a mobile phone.

+964
Iraq Country Code

What to Dial

  1. 1Dial 011 from a US landline, or + from a mobile (hold the 0 key).
  2. 2Dial 964, the country code of Iraq.
  3. 3Dial the number: 10 digits for mobiles and 8 or 9 for landlines, without the leading 0 used for calls inside Iraq.
Calling a… Written in Iraq From a US landline From a cell phone
Mobile 079X XXX XXXX 011 964 79X XXX XXXX +964 79X XXX XXXX
Landline 01 XXX XXXX 011 964 1 XXX XXXX +964 1 XXX XXXX

X stands for any digit. Mobile numbers start with 073–079. More number types: Iraq phone number format.

Mobile or Landline?

Iraq had 100 mobile subscriptions and 11.5 landlines per 100 people in 2024. Most people you call will be on a mobile, so ask for their mobile number and check what your plan charges for calls to Iraq mobiles.

Source: World Bank (ITU).

Calling Tips for Iraq

Best Time to Call

To reach someone between 9 AM and 8 PM in Baghdad, call between 2:00 AM–1:00 PM EDT (11:00 PM–10:00 AM PDT). Iraq doesn’t change its clocks, so the gap moves by an hour when the US does.

Iraq is on UTC+3, 7 hours ahead of US Eastern Time right now.

Cost Saving Tips

  • VoIP services such as Google Voice or Vonage usually charge less per minute than a carrier's standard international rate.
  • WiFi calling apps (WhatsApp, Viber, FaceTime) are free when both parties have the app.
  • Check your carrier's international plan — many offer add-on packages.

Time Difference

US Eastern (EDT)
--:--
UTC-4
+7h
Iraq
--:--
UTC+3

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I call Iraq from the US?
From a US landline, dial 011, then 964, then the number without its leading 0: 011 964 79X XXX XXXX for a mobile. From a cell phone, dial +964 79X XXX XXXX.
Do I dial the 0 when calling Iraq from abroad?
No. The leading 0 is only for calls inside Iraq. A number written 079X XXX XXXX at home is dialed +964 79X XXX XXXX from abroad.
How many digits is a phone number in Iraq?
10 digits for mobiles and 8 or 9 for landlines after the country code +964. Mobile numbers start with 073–079 when written with the leading 0.
What time should I call Iraq from the US?
Iraq is 7 hours ahead of New York (UTC+3 in Baghdad). To reach someone between 9 AM and 8 PM there, call between 2:00 AM–1:00 PM EDT, or 11:00 PM–10:00 AM PDT on the West Coast. Iraq doesn't change its clocks, so the difference shifts by an hour when the US switches to or from daylight saving time.
How do people in Iraq call the US?
They dial the exit code 00, then 1 and the 10-digit US number: 00 1 XXX XXX XXXX, or +1 from a mobile.
How much does it cost to call Iraq?
It depends on your plan: many US plans charge per minute for international calls, and calls to Iraq mobiles often cost more than calls to landlines. Internet calling apps are free when both people have the same app.
Iraq Quick Info
Country Code +964
ISO Code IQ
Capital Baghdad
Time Zone UTC+3
Exit Code (US) 011
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