Every number type in Kuwait with real format examples: how numbers are written domestically, how to dial them from abroad, and the E.164 form your systems should store.
Right now in Kuwait
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Country code
+965
Trunk prefix
none
Intl. call prefix
00
Mobile digits
8
Number formats by type
Examples from the official numbering plan metadata. The E.164 column is the normalized form for databases and APIs.
Type
Domestic (national)
From abroad
E.164
Digits
Landline
2234 5678
+965 2234 5678
+96522345678
8
Mobile
500 12345
+965 500 12345
+96550012345
8
Toll-free
1801 234
+965 1801 234
+9651801234
7
How to call Kuwait
From abroad: dial +965 (or your country's exit code, e.g. 00 from Europe, 011 from North America), then the national number. Example: +965 500 12345
Within Kuwait: dial the number as written domestically. Example: 500 12345
Calling abroad from Kuwait: the international prefix is 00, or simply use + on mobiles.
Storing numbers in software: always store E.164 (+96550012345): unambiguous, sortable, and what SMS and telephony APIs expect.
Exact dial sequence from your country
Pick where you are calling from and get the digit-for-digit sequence for a Kuwait number, with your country's exit code instead of the generic +.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the phone number format in Kuwait?
Numbers in Kuwait use country code +965. A mobile number looks like 500 12345 domestically, or +965 500 12345 in international format (E.164: +96550012345). Mobile numbers have 8 national digits.
How do I call Kuwait from abroad?
Dial your country's international prefix (or +), then 965, then the national number. Example: +965 500 12345.
What is the country calling code for Kuwait?
The country calling code for Kuwait is +965. To call abroad from Kuwait, the international prefix is 00 (or use +).
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