Iraq country code +964
— call Iraq & get a number.
Iraq is a mobile-first market — almost every number sits on Asiacell, Zain or Korek. Here's how to dial Iraq from anywhere, the operator prefixes and landline area codes, live time & weather — plus how to get a +964 virtual number with MCM.
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Iraq at a glance
The numbers and facts you need before you dial.
What is the country code for Iraq?
Iraq's country code is +964 — the digit string the global phone system uses to route any call from outside Iraq into an Iraqi number. It was assigned by the ITU under the E.164 plan, and the CMC regulates the carriers behind it.
Iraq is a mobile-first market: roughly 95% of voice traffic runs over three networks — Asiacell, Zain Iraq and Korek. Almost every number you call is a mobile beginning with 7 (after +964).
All four mean the same thing — they connect your call to Iraq.
How to call Iraq from anywhere
Every pattern is: exit code + 964 + the number without its leading 0.
United States & Canada
exit 011011 + 964 + number (no leading 0)
- Mobile: 011 964 7X XXX XXXX
- Baghdad landline: 011 964 1 XXX XXXX
United Kingdom & Europe
exit 0000 + 964 + number
- Mobile: 00 964 7X XXX XXXX
- Erbil landline: 00 964 66 XXX XXXX
UAE, Saudi & Gulf
exit 0000 + 964 + number
- Works from Kuwait, Qatar, Bahrain, Oman
Any mobile (universal)
exit ++964 + number
- Mobile: +964 7X XXX XXXX
- The “+” applies the exit code for you
Inside Iraq: dial 07X XXX XXXX for mobiles or 0 + area code + number for landlines. The leading 0 is dropped on international calls.
Iraq phone number format explained
As of the numbering reform, every Iraqi mobile is 10 digits (after +964) starting with 7 — 11 digits inside the country with the leading 0. Old 9-digit mobiles are retired.
Mobile
- Inside Iraq
- 0 + 7X + subscriber → 0770 123 4567
- International
- +964 + 7X + subscriber → +964 770 123 4567
All Iraqi mobiles start with 7 after the country code. The first digits map to Asiacell, Zain or Korek.
Landline
- Inside Iraq
- 0 + area code + subscriber → 01 XXX XXXX
- International
- +964 + area code + subscriber → +964 1 XXX XXXX
Landline area codes are 1–2 digits (Baghdad 1, Basra 40, Erbil 66). Far less common than mobiles in Iraq.
Iraq's three-carrier mobile market
Three nationwide operators carry ~95% of Iraq's voice traffic. Number portability is partially active, so the prefix is the fastest — not guaranteed — way to identify a carrier.
Asiacell
~40%~19M subscribers
Zain Iraq
~37–40%~17M subscribers
Korek Telecom
~19%~8M subscribers
Reading a number: a prefix of 077 is usually Asiacell, 078–079 Zain, and 075 / 0760 Korek.
Iraq landline area codes
Landlines are less common than mobiles in Iraq, but every governorate capital has its own code.
| City | Governorate | Area code |
|---|---|---|
| Baghdad | Baghdad | 1 |
| Basra | Basra | 40 |
| Mosul | Nineveh | 60 |
| Erbil | Erbil (Kurdistan) | 66 |
| Sulaymaniyah | Sulaymaniyah (Kurdistan) | 53 |
| Duhok | Duhok (Kurdistan) | 62 |
| Kirkuk | Kirkuk | 50 |
| Najaf | Najaf | 33 |
| Karbala | Karbala | 32 |
| Nasiriyah | Dhi Qar | 42 |
Iraq time zone — AST (UTC +3)
Iraq runs on Arabia Standard Time year-round with no daylight saving — the same zone as Saudi Arabia, Kuwait and Qatar. See the live clock at the top of this page.
Best call windows: Iraq shares working hours with the Gulf, so Dubai/Riyadh teams overlap all day; for the US East Coast, early-to-mid afternoon Iraq time lines up with the US morning.
Emergency numbers in Iraq
Free to call from any Iraqi phone, landline or mobile.
Common mistakes when calling Iraq
Almost every failed international call is a formatting issue, not a network issue.
Leaving the leading 0 on the number
Iraqi numbers are written with a 0 inside the country (07X… for mobiles, 0 + area code for landlines). Drop that 0 and add +964 when calling from abroad.
Dialing 964 without an exit code
From a US landline, “964 7X…” alone fails. You need 011 (or “+”) in front to flag the call as international.
Using an old 9-digit mobile number
Since the numbering reform, every Iraqi mobile is 10 digits (after +964) and starts with 7. Pre-reform 9-digit numbers have been retired.
Assuming the prefix guarantees the carrier
077 is mostly Asiacell, 078–079 Zain, 075/0760 Korek — but Mobile Number Portability means the prefix is a strong signal, not a guarantee.
Using the wrong exit code at home
Exit codes vary: 011 (US/Canada), 00 (UK/EU/Gulf), 0011 (Australia). When unsure, dial “+” from a mobile.
Tips to reduce the cost of calling Iraq
Use a VoIP service
VoIP routes the call over the internet for most of the journey, so you pay local rates on the Iraq end — far less than mobile-carrier international rates.
Get an Iraq virtual number
If you call Iraq often, a +964 virtual number lets you receive calls at local rates and dial out with a local caller ID.
Mind the time zone
Iraq is UTC+3. Dubai and Riyadh match it exactly; the US East Coast is 8 hours behind — plan call windows accordingly.
Compare per-minute rates
Rates into Iraq vary widely between carriers. A few minutes of comparison can save hundreds a year on sustained volume.
Why businesses get an Iraq virtual number
For companies in Iraq's energy, reconstruction or NGO sectors, a local +964 caller ID gets answered where a foreign number gets ignored. An Iraq virtual number is a real Iraqi number that rings on your existing system anywhere in the world.
Higher answer rates
A local +964 caller ID is answered far more often than an unfamiliar international number.
Lower trust friction
A Baghdad +964 1 number signals local presence without a physical office.
Cheaper inbound
Iraqi customers call a local number at local rates — no one rejects your calls for cost.
Centralized routing
Calls forward to your existing call center, mobile, or SIP platform — handled from anywhere.
Faster expansion
Launch an Iraq customer line in a day instead of incorporating a local entity.
Real PSTN presence
A genuine Iraqi DID — Baghdad, Basra, Erbil — that rings on your phone system worldwide.
MCM voice infrastructure for Iraq
My Country Mobile routes traffic to Iraq through carrier-grade interconnects across the Middle East. For businesses operating in Iraq — or carriers terminating volume into the three-operator network — MCM provides local +964 numbers and wholesale termination on one platform, trusted by 17,500+ businesses.
How to get your Iraq virtual number
Most businesses are live within hours, not days.
Choose your city
Pick Baghdad, Basra, Erbil, or another Iraq area code based on where you want presence.
Tell MCM where to route
Forward to a mobile, an existing PBX, a SIP trunk, or a softphone — any destination type.
Provision via portal or API
Self-service portal for single numbers; REST API for bulk provisioning and CRM integration.
Go live
Receive calls with caller ID, call recording and CDR access from day one.
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Ready to connect with Iraq?
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Iraq country code +964 — frequently asked questions.
What is the area code for Baghdad?expand_more
1 (+964 1). Other cities have their own codes — Basra 40, Mosul 60, Erbil 66.
How do I dial an Iraqi mobile from the US?expand_more
011 + 964 + 7XX (drop the 0) + the rest of the number.
Which mobile operators serve Iraq?expand_more
Zain Iraq, Asiacell and Korek, plus regional networks.
How do I reach the Kurdistan Region — Erbil or Sulaymaniyah?expand_more
Same +964 code; Erbil landline is 66 and Sulaymaniyah is 53.
Do I drop the 0 when calling Iraq internationally?expand_more
Yes — +964 1…, +964 7XX…, never with the leading 0.
What time zone is Iraq in?expand_more
Arabia Standard Time, UTC+3, with no daylight saving.
How long is an Iraqi mobile number?expand_more
Ten digits nationally (07XX XXX XXXX), dialled +964 7XX XXX XXXX from abroad.
Can I get an Iraqi virtual number from abroad?expand_more
Availability is limited — check current options with the provider.