964 Country Code: Iraq (+964)
Country code 964 (+964) belongs to Iraq. Iraq uses the international dialing code +964, assigned by the International Telecommunication Union (ITU) under the E.164 standard. The ISO 3166-1 alpha-2 code is IQ.
You will see the same code written several ways depending on origin: +964 (universal + prefix, works from mobile), 00964 (from countries that use 00 as their international exit code — most of Europe, Asia, and Latin America), 011 964 (from the US and Canada), 0011 964 (from Australia), or the bare 964. All refer to the same Iraq country code. Note: 964 is not a US area code — US area codes are also 3 digits but +964 is the international dialing code for Iraq, not a domestic US destination.
Below you will find the number format, trunk prefix, major city area codes, and dialing facts specific to Iraq (+964).
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Did You Get a Call from +964? Here's What That Means
Any incoming call that displays +964 followed by more digits is originating from Iraq. The caller is dialing you from a Iraq-registered phone number — either a landline or a mobile on a Iraq carrier.
Common reasons people receive calls from +964:
- -Family or friends in Iraq calling from a local number
- -Business contacts at Iraq-based companies
- -Customer support agents working from a Iraq call center
- -Travel-related calls (hotels, airlines, tour operators)
- -Less commonly, robocalls or scam calls that have spoofed a +964 number — if the call is unsolicited, do not return it without verifying the source
To return a call to a +964 number from the US, use Kinvo's Iraq dialing guide — calls cost from $1.91/min with no app to download.
Iraq Phone Number Format
International Format Example
Domestic vs International
Drop 0 and prepend +964.
Calling Iraq Successfully: Common Mistakes & Best Practices
Most failed calls to Iraq come from one of four mistakes, not from network problems. The most common is mishandling the leading 0: domestically, Iraq numbers are written with 0 at the front (e.g. 07901234567), but that 0 is the domestic trunk prefix and must be removed when calling from outside Iraq. Dial +964 followed directly by the local number without the 0.
The second is misreading the area code on landline numbers — Iraq numbers may have variable formatting depending on the carrier and city, so confirm the area code with the recipient before dialing. The third is dialing during off-hours — Iraq uses local business hours and consumer phones are usually answered between 8 AM and 9 PM local time. The fourth and most expensive mistake is assuming your US carrier's WiFi calling feature makes the call cheap. It does not — see WiFi calling vs VoIP for international calls for why.
For scam-call awareness: +964 is the legitimate Iraq country code, and most unsolicited calls from +964 numbers are legitimate calls from Iraq-based businesses, hospitals, family members, or call centers serving US customers. Caller-ID spoofing exists, so if a call from a +964 number claims to be from a US government agency, your bank, or the IRS, hang up and call the agency back on its published number. Real authorities never demand payment over the phone.
When you are ready to place a call, the cheapest reliable route is to dial +964 from your browser using Kinvo — no app, no carrier add-on, and the per-minute rate is shown before you connect so there are no bill surprises. The browser approach also works from any laptop, tablet, or phone you happen to have access to, which matters when you're traveling, using a work device, or borrowing someone else's computer.
Calling Iraq from Your Browser
To place a call to Iraq, dial +964 followed by the local number in the Kinvo browser dialer. Pay-as-you-go, no app required.
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Frequently Asked Questions: Iraq Country Code
Which country is country code 964?
Country code 964 belongs to Iraq. The full international dialing code is +964, also written as 00964 from countries using 00 as their international exit code (Europe, most of Asia, Latin America), 011 964 from the US and Canada, or +964 from any mobile phone.
What is the country code for Iraq?
+964 is the international dialing code for Iraq, assigned by the ITU under E.164. The ISO 3166-1 alpha-2 code is IQ. Equivalent forms — 00964, 011 964, +964, and 964 — all refer to the same Iraq country code.
Is 964 a US area code?
No. 964 is the international country code for Iraq, not a US area code. US area codes are also 3 digits but they are domestic North American Numbering Plan codes — to reach Iraq from the US, dial +964 or 011 964 followed by the local number.
Do I drop the 0 when calling Iraq from abroad?
Yes. Iraq uses 0 as its domestic trunk prefix. When dialing from another country, remove it and replace with +964. The trunk prefix is only needed for long-distance calls within Iraq.
Can I call Iraq from my browser?
Yes. Kinvo connects calls to Iraq via WebRTC directly from Chrome, Firefox, Safari, or Edge. No app download. Sign up, add credits from $5, and dial +964 followed by the local number.