Iraq (+964) dialing prefix overview.
The +964 prefix connects the Tigris and Euphrates heartland — from Baghdad's emerging commercial scene to Erbil's rapidly growing economy. Here's the verified Iraq country code, ISO references, live local time, and Ringflow's direct Iraqi routes.
Iraq at a glance.
The geography, area codes and AST time zone you need before placing your first call into Iraq.
Iraq country information
Every route into Iraqi lines.
Landline, calling card or business VoIP — the +964 prefix reaches Baghdad, Erbil and all 19 governorates. Pick what fits your traffic.
Direct calls using landlines & mobile phones
Dial Iraq directly from any landline or mobile by entering your international exit code, then the country code +964, and finally the local number.
International calling cards for Iraq
Pre-paid international calling cards remain a convenient, low-cost way to reach Iraq. Each card gives you a PIN and an access number to place global calls.
VoIP services for contacting Iraq
VoIP apps like Skype, WhatsApp and Viber — and business VoIP from Ringflow — route calls to Iraq over the internet, usually at far lower rates than traditional carriers.
What shapes Iraqi voice traffic, governorate to governorate.
The fundamentals behind calls to and from Iraq — the +964 code, Baghdad, the single AST zone and the area-code plan.
How to call Iraq.
An Iraqi number is built from four parts. Here's the anatomy and dialling order, including the leading-zero rule.
Number anatomy
Start with the exit prefix
Press + on a mobile (hold the 0 key), or dial 00 from most countries, or 011 from North America.
Add the Iraq code
Dial +964. This identifies Iraq on the global telephone network.
Enter the area or mobile prefix
Type the first part of the local number. Drop the leading 0 if there is one.
Finish with the subscriber number
The remaining digits route the call to the specific line in Baghdad or elsewhere.
Dialling Iraq (+964) from other countries
The exit prefix changes by origin; the Iraq code stays +964.
| Calling from | Exit prefix | You dial, then the national number |
|---|---|---|
| United States & Canada | 011 | 011 964 |
| United Kingdom & most of Europe | 00 | 00 964 |
| Australia | 0011 | 0011 964 |
| Japan | 010 | 010 964 |
| Any mobile (E.164) | + | +964 |
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FAQ
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Dialling Iraq without misdialling
Iraq’s calling code is +964 , which puts it in West, Central and South Asia, and the Middle East. The codes below are the ones a caller actually reaches by mistake, so they are worth checking before a number goes into a CRM or an outbound list.
| Dial this by mistake | and you reach | Why it happens |
|---|---|---|
| +962 | Jordan | One digit out on the last position |
| +965 | Kuwait | One digit out on the last position |
| +961 | Lebanon | One digit out on the last position |
| +960 | Maldives | One digit out on the last position |
Other Asia countries in the same numbering zone: Afghanistan +93, Azerbaijan +994, Bahrain +973, Bhutan +975, Georgia +995. Iraq's capital is Baghdad.