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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.

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Calling
LIVE
Iraq
IQ · IRQ · Zone 9
+964
Live route
Baghdad
Time
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Alpha-2
IQ
Alpha-3
IRQ
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Iraq snapshot

Iraq at a glance.

The geography, area codes and AST time zone you need before placing your first call into Iraq.

Iraq country information

Iraq
Asia
+964
Capital
Baghdad
Region
Asia
Time zone
Asia/Baghdad
Numbering zone
Zone 9
Code length
3 digits
ISO 3166 codes
IQ · IRQ
Ways to reach Iraq

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.

01Classic

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.

02Pre-paid

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.

03Modern

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.

Iraq profile

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.

Capital
Baghdad
Region
Asia
Time zone
Asia/Baghdad
Numbering zone
Zone 9
Code length
3 digits
ISO 3166 codes
IQ · IRQ
Learn more: Iraq — Wikipedia
Dialing Iraq

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

Exit prefix++Country code964+Area / mobileXX+Subscriber numberXXX XXX
Final dialled number
+964 XX XXX XXX
Valid E.164
Format follows ITU-T Recommendation E.164 — the international public telecommunication numbering plan.
01Step 1 of 4

Start with the exit prefix

Press + on a mobile (hold the 0 key), or dial 00 from most countries / 011 from North America.

02Step 2 of 4

Add the Iraq code

Dial +964. This identifies Iraq on the global telephone network.

03Step 3 of 4

Enter the area or mobile prefix

Type the first part of the local number. Drop the leading 0 if there is one.

04Step 4 of 4

Finish with the subscriber number

The remaining digits route the call to the specific line in Baghdad or elsewhere.

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FAQ

Calling Iraq, answered.

What businesses and travellers ask most before dialling Iraq on +964.

Iraq's country calling code is +964. Always dial it before the national number when calling from outside Iraq.
Dial your international access prefix (+ on mobile, or 00 / 011 from a landline), then 964, then the Iraq number (drop the leading 0 if it has one).
Iraq uses ISO 3166-1 alpha-2 code IQ and alpha-3 code IRQ.
Iraq is part of the Asia region.
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