How to call Iraq from the UK
- From mobile
- +964 x xxx xxxx
- From landline
- 00 964 x xxx xxxx
From $0.42/min in your browser, no plan needed
How to dial Iraq from the UK
How to make a call to Iraq from the UK: dial the exit code, the country code, and the number. An Iraqi number is an 8-digit number or longer, up to 10 digits, and the 0 at the start of an area code drops.
- Mosul00 964 60
- Basrah00 964 40
- Kirkuk00 964 50
- 00The UK exit code
- 964Country code of Iraq
- x xxx xxxxThe number, area code first
- From a mobile: +964 x xxx xxxx
Paste or type a number here to see how to dial it from anywhere
Example: +964 1 234 5678
- Mobile
- +964 1 234 5678
- Landline
- 00 964 1 234 5678
Main area codes in Iraq
The area code comes right after 964, then the local number
- Baghdad00 9641then the local number
- Mosul00 96460then the local number
- Erbil00 96466then the local number
- Basrah00 96440then the local number
- Kirkuk00 96450then the local number
- Sulaimaniya00 96453then the local number
Before you call Iraq
Dial Baghdad without the zero
After 964, the Baghdad code is 1, never 01.
- Fails
- 00 964 01 xxxx
- Works
- 00 964 1 xxxx
Reach Erbil and Sulaimaniya
Each city has its own code after 964. Add it before the local number.
- Erbil00 964 66
- Sulaimaniya00 964 53
Calling Iraq cell phones with +964
Save a number as +964 and the number without its 0. It then works from a UK mobile at home and abroad.
Calling Iraq from the UK without an international plan
Suparelay calls Iraq for $0.42/min from your browser, with no plan. Without one, carriers in the UK charge up to $6.13/min. O2 includes Iraq on its Big Bundle plan, while EE and Vodafone need an add-on for this route.
| Carrier | Per minute |
|---|---|
SuparelayNo plan neededUp to 14× cheaper | $0.42 landline$0.46 mobile |
 | $6.13$0.26 with plan |
 | $5.42$0.21 landline · $0.30 mobile with plan |
 | $3.96 |
Want to call Iraq?
Type the number and call from your browser, with no app and no plan
When to call Iraq
The time now in Iraq, and the best hours to call. The time difference moves only when the UK changes its clocks.
- Time difference
- March to October: 2 hours ahead of London
- October to March: 3 hours ahead of London
- Daylight saving time
- None, the clocks never change
Why a call to Iraq fails
O2 blocks international calls on a £0 Spend Cap
A £0 Spend Cap on O2 bars chargeable use outside the monthly and Bolt On allowances. International calls are in that group, so the call fails.
O2, What are spend caps?From any country, a call to Iraq also fails when
- The 0 is still in the number
- The exit code is wrong for your country
Questions
How do I call Iraq from the UK on a cell phone or mobile?
Dial +964, then the number. It works from any mobile in the UK
Are calls to Iraq included in the UK phone plans?
Not on most plans. No carrier in the UK that we checked includes Iraq in a plan
How much does it cost to call Iraq from the UK?
With no plan, carriers in the UK charge up to $6.13 a minute. Suparelay charges each started minute, from your browser
How to call Baghdad from the UK?
For Baghdad, dial 00 964 1, then the local number
Do I need to dial 00 to call Iraq?
From a landline, yes: dial 00, then 964. From a mobile, type + instead, and the phone adds the exit code
How do I dial a +964 number?
Press and hold 0 until + appears, then dial 964 and the number
Can I call Iraq on my iPhone?
Yes. In the Phone app, press and hold 0 for +, then dial 964 and the number. Your plan must allow calls to Iraq
Why isn't my call going through to Iraq?
The usual causes: the 0 is still in the number and the exit code is wrong for your country. Each one is listed above, with a link to its fix
How to call Iraq from the UK for free, or make a free call to Iraq?
An app calls for free only when both sides have it. A call to a landline, or to a phone without the app, costs money
How to call Iraq from the UK on WhatsApp?
WhatsApp and FaceTime call for free, but only someone with the same app. To ring a landline or a phone in Iraq without the app, use your phone plan, a calling service, or Suparelay
How to call Iraq landline from the UK?
From a landline in the UK, dial 00 964, then the number
How do I make an international call to Iraq from the UK?
Dial 00 964, then the number. From a mobile, +964 works too
When is the best time to call Iraq?
Call between 8:00 and 22:00 in Iraq. March to October: 2 hours ahead of London. October to March: 3 hours ahead of London