How To Call Kuwait From USA: Updated For 2025
Quick Answer
To call Kuwait from the United States:
- Landline or Mobile:
011 + 965 + Kuwaiti Number (8 digits)
Examples:
- For a Kuwaiti landline (e.g., starting with 2):
011 + 965 + 2XXX XXXX - For a Kuwaiti mobile phone (e.g., starting with 9):
011 + 965 + 9XXX XXXX
Kuwait is on Arabia Standard Time (AST), UTC+3, and does not observe daylight saving. This is typically 7-8 hours ahead of US Eastern Time (ET), depending on US DST.
How to Dial Kuwait from the US
How to Call a Landline in Kuwait
To call a Kuwaiti landline from the United States, follow these steps:
- Step 1 – Dial the US exit code: Start by dialing
011. - Step 2 – Dial Kuwait's country code: Next, key in
965. - Step 3 – Dial the 8-digit Kuwaiti landline number: Kuwaiti landline numbers are 8 digits long and typically begin with the digit
2. Kuwait uses a closed numbering plan, so no separate area code is dialed after the country code.
For example, to call a Kuwaiti landline number 2241 2345, you would dial: 011 965 2241 2345
How to Call a Mobile Phone in Kuwait
Calling a Kuwaiti mobile phone from the US involves these steps:
- Step 1 – Dial the US exit code: Start by dialing
011. - Step 2 – Dial Kuwait's country code: Next, key in
965. - Step 3 – Dial the 8-digit Kuwaiti mobile number: Kuwaiti mobile numbers are 8 digits long and typically begin with
9,6,5, or41.
For example, if the Kuwaiti mobile number is 9988 7766, you would dial: 011 965 9988 7766 from the US.
Understanding Kuwaiti Phone Numbers
Kuwait uses a closed numbering plan with the country code +965. All phone numbers within Kuwait are 8 digits long following the country code. You do not need to dial a separate city or area code when calling from abroad.
Landline Numbers
- Format from US:
011 + 965 + 2XXX XXXX - Kuwaiti landline numbers are 8 digits long and consistently start with the digit
2. The subsequent digits can indicate specific exchanges or areas, but you dial the full 8-digit number.
Mobile Numbers
- Format from US:
011 + 965 + (9XXX XXXX or 6XXX XXXX or 5XXX XXXX or 41XX XXXX) - Kuwaiti mobile numbers are also 8 digits long. They start with specific prefixes indicating the mobile operator.
Kuwaiti Numbering Plan - No Separate Area Codes
When calling Kuwait from the USA, you do not dial a separate city or area code after the country code +965. Kuwait has a closed national numbering system where the 8-digit national significant number (NSN) directly follows the country code.
The first digit(s) of the 8-digit number indicate the type of service:
- Fixed Lines (Landlines): Typically start with
2(e.g.,2241 XXXXfor a number in Safat,2398 XXXXfor Ahmadi). While the digits following '2' relate to specific geographic exchanges, you always dial the full 8-digit number after+965. - Mobile Lines: Start with
9,6,5, or41.
Simply dial 011 + 965 + followed by the complete 8-digit Kuwaiti phone number.
Kuwaiti Mobile Phone Prefixes
Kuwaiti mobile phone numbers are 8 digits long after the +965 country code. The initial digit(s) identify the mobile service provider block:
| Operator | Starting Digit(s) of 8-digit Number |
|---|---|
| Zain Kuwait | 9 |
| Ooredoo Kuwait (formerly Wataniya) | 6 |
| STC Kuwait (formerly Viva) | 5 |
| Virgin Mobile Kuwait (uses STC network) | 41 |
*Mobile Number Portability (MNP) is available in Kuwait, so the prefix may not always indicate the current service provider for a specific number.
Time Difference
Kuwait operates on Arabia Standard Time (AST), which is UTC+3. Kuwait does not observe Daylight Saving Time, so it remains on UTC+3 year-round.
The time difference compared to the US East Coast (ET):
- When the US is on Eastern Daylight Time (EDT, UTC-4, typically March to November): Kuwait is 7 hours ahead of ET. (e.g., 12 PM EDT is 7 PM in Kuwait).
- When the US is on Eastern Standard Time (EST, UTC-5, typically November to March): Kuwait is 8 hours ahead of ET. (e.g., 12 PM EST is 8 PM in Kuwait).
Kuwait's Phone System
Kuwait's telecommunication sector is advanced and features a rapidly improving infrastructure, including widespread 5G service, fiber optic cabling, and satellite connectivity. The market is served by three main mobile operators: Zain, Ooredoo, and STC, along with Virgin Mobile operating as an MVNO. These providers offer a range of services covering the entire country. The Communication and Information Technology Regulatory Authority (CITRA) governs the sector, including technology licensing and data privacy. Kuwait has a high mobile penetration rate and has implemented mobile number portability.
Best Times to Call
Considering Kuwait is 7-8 hours ahead of US Eastern Time (ET):
- For calls from the US East Coast, business calls are generally best made in the early to mid-morning ET. For example, 8 AM - 10 AM ET would correspond to 3 PM - 5 PM or 4 PM - 6 PM in Kuwait.
- The typical work week in Kuwait is Sunday to Thursday, with business hours often around 8:00 AM to 4:00/5:00 PM AST.
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