Try: "Kuwait City", "2", "Hawalli", or "Farwaniya"
This is the international dialing code for Kuwait.
How to Call Kuwait from Abroad
- Dial your country's exit code (International Access Code)
- Dial 965 (Kuwait country code)
- Dial the 8-digit phone number (no area codes needed)
Example: Calling Kuwait City from the UK
00 965 1234 5678
Where:
00 = UK exit code
965 = Kuwait country code
1234 5678 = 8-digit Kuwaiti phone number
Quick Facts
Kuwaiti Governorates (No Area Codes)
Kuwait uses a unified 8-digit numbering system without area codes. All phone numbers in Kuwait are 8 digits regardless of location.
Major Kuwaiti Areas
Kuwait City
Capital & Business Center
Salmiya
Commercial District • Hawalli
Farwaniya
Most Populated Area
Ahmadi
Oil Company Town
Jahra
Historical City
Fahaheel
Industrial Area
Common Exit Codes by Country
When calling Kuwait from these countries, use these exit codes:
United Kingdom
00
United States
011
Saudi Arabia
00
United Arab Emirates
00
India
00
Egypt
00
Kuwaiti Mobile Network Prefixes
Zain Kuwait
5, 6, 9 (e.g., 500, 600, 900)
Ooredoo Kuwait
6, 9 (e.g., 660, 990)
STC Kuwait (Viva)
5, 6 (e.g., 555, 666)
Toll-Free
180, 181
Premium Services
900, 901
Emergency Services
112, 777
Important Notes for Calling Kuwait
Mobile Numbers
8 digits starting with 5, 6, or 9
Landline Numbers
8 digits starting with 2
Toll-Free
Start with 180, 181
Emergency
112 (All emergencies), 777 (Police)
Directory Assistance
101, 151
National Prefix
None needed for mobile, 0 for landlines within Kuwait
Kuwaiti Governorates Information
Capital Governorate
Kuwait City • Government & Business
Hawalli Governorate
Dense Residential Area
Farwaniya Governorate
Largest Population • Residential
Ahmadi Governorate
Oil Industry • Southern Kuwait
Jahra Governorate
Agricultural • Historical
Mubarak Al-Kabeer
Newest Governorate • Southern
Kuwaiti Landmarks & Districts
Kuwait Towers
Iconic Landmark • Kuwait City
The Avenues Mall
Largest Mall • 5th Ring Road
Salmiya
Commercial Center • Hawalli
Shaab
Residential Area • Coastal
Mishref
Residential Area • South
Jaber Al-Ahmad City
Major Residential Area