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How to Call Kuwait from the United States

Country code +965 — Dial 011 965 50X XXXXX from a US landline or +965 50X XXXXX from a mobile phone.

+965
Kuwait Country Code

What to Dial

  1. 1Dial 011 from a US landline, or + from a mobile (hold the 0 key).
  2. 2Dial 965, the country code of Kuwait.
  3. 3Dial the number: 8 digits, exactly as written: Kuwait has no leading 0 to drop.
Calling a… Written in Kuwait From a US landline From a cell phone
Mobile 50X XXXXX 011 965 50X XXXXX +965 50X XXXXX
Landline 2234 XXXX 011 965 2234 XXXX +965 2234 XXXX

X stands for any digit. Mobile numbers start with 41, 50–52, 55–58, 6 or 9. More number types: Kuwait phone number format.

Mobile or Landline?

Kuwait had 168 mobile subscriptions and 11.8 landlines per 100 people in 2023. Most people you call will be on a mobile, so ask for their mobile number and check what your plan charges for calls to Kuwait mobiles.

Source: World Bank (ITU).

Calling Tips for Kuwait

Best Time to Call

To reach someone between 9 AM and 8 PM in Kuwait City, call between 1:00 AM–12:00 PM EST (10:00 PM–9:00 AM PST). Kuwait doesn’t change its clocks, so the gap moves by an hour when the US does.

Kuwait is on UTC+3, 8 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 (EST)
--:--
UTC-5
+8h
Kuwait
--:--
UTC+3

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I call Kuwait from the US?
From a US landline, dial 011, then 965, then the number: 011 965 50X XXXXX for a mobile. From a cell phone, dial +965 50X XXXXX.
Do I need to drop a 0 when calling Kuwait?
No. Kuwait has no trunk prefix: dial every digit after +965 exactly as written, for example +965 50X XXXXX.
How many digits is a phone number in Kuwait?
8 digits after the country code +965. Mobile numbers start with 41, 50–52, 55–58, 6 or 9.
What time should I call Kuwait from the US?
Kuwait is 8 hours ahead of New York (UTC+3 in Kuwait City). To reach someone between 9 AM and 8 PM there, call between 1:00 AM–12:00 PM EST, or 10:00 PM–9:00 AM PST on the West Coast. Kuwait 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 Kuwait 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 Kuwait?
It depends on your plan: many US plans charge per minute for international calls, and calls to Kuwait mobiles often cost more than calls to landlines. Internet calling apps are free when both people have the same app.
Kuwait Quick Info
Country Code +965
ISO Code KW
Capital Kuwait City
Time Zone UTC+3
Exit Code (US) 011
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