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Kuwait Phone Number Format

Country code +965 — Complete guide to Kuwait phone number formats, mobile and landline structures, and area codes.

How Kuwait Phone Numbers Are Written

Phone numbers in Kuwait have 8 digits after the country code +965. There is no trunk prefix to remove: the number is written the same way at home (50X XXXXX) and after the country code (+965 50X XXXXX).

Country code+965
Digits after +9658 digits
Trunk prefix (domestic calls) None
Mobile numbers start with 41, 50–52, 55–58, 6 or 9
Exit code (to call abroad from Kuwait)00
Dial from the US011 965 50X XXXXX

Mobile vs. Landline Numbers

Mobile numbers

8 digits after +965, starting with 41, 50–52, 55–58, 6 or 9.

50X XXXXX at home
+965 50X XXXXX international
Landline numbers

8 digits after +965.

2234 XXXX at home
+965 2234 XXXX international

Kuwait Number Types

Type Starts with Written at home International From the US
Mobile 41, 50–52, 55–58, 6 or 9 50X XXXXX +965 50X XXXXX 011 965 50X XXXXX
Landline 22–25 2234 XXXX +965 2234 XXXX 011 965 2234 XXXX
Toll-free 18 1801 XXX +965 1801 XXX 011 965 1801 XXX

X stands for any digit. Source: libphonenumber metadata (phonenumbers 9.0.40), Google's open numbering data.

Checking a number from Kuwait? The phone number checker tells you if it is valid, mobile or landline, and gives its international format.

Dialing Tips

  • Keep every digit: Kuwait numbers have no trunk prefix, so dial them after +965 exactly as they are written locally.
  • Use the + notation: From a US mobile phone, use +965 instead of 011 965.
  • Verify the number length: Numbers in Kuwait have 8 digits after +965. If your call does not connect, check that no digit is missing or doubled.
  • Save contacts in international format: Always store phone numbers with the full +965 prefix so they work from any country.

Kuwait Phone Number FAQ

How many digits does a phone number in Kuwait have?

Phone numbers in Kuwait have 8 digits after the country code +965.

What do mobile numbers in Kuwait start with?

Mobile numbers in Kuwait start with 41, 50–52, 55–58, 6 or 9, for example 50X XXXXX.

How do I write a phone number from Kuwait in international format?

Start with +965, then the national number. For example, a mobile number written 50X XXXXX at home becomes +965 50X XXXXX. From a US landline, dial 011 965 50X XXXXX.

What is the toll-free prefix in Kuwait?

Toll-free numbers in Kuwait start with 18, for example 1801 XXX. Many toll-free numbers can't be reached from abroad.

How do I call the US from Kuwait?

Dial the exit code 00, then 1 and the 10-digit US number: 00 1 XXX XXX XXXX. From a mobile phone you can use + instead of 00: +1 XXX XXX XXXX.

Kuwait Quick Info
Country Code +965
ISO Code KW
Capital Kuwait City
International Prefix 011 (from US)
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