How to call Iraq from the US
- From mobile
- +964 x xxx xxxx
- From landline
- 011 964 x xxx xxxx
From $0.42/min in your browser, no plan needed
How to dial Iraq from the US
How to make a call to Iraq from the US: dial the exit code, the country code, and the number. A local number that starts with 0 loses that 0 after 964.
- 011The US 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
- 011 964 1 234 5678
Main area codes in Iraq
The area code comes right after 964, then the local number
- Baghdad011 9641then the local number
- Mosul011 96460then the local number
- Erbil011 96466then the local number
- Basrah011 96440then the local number
- Kirkuk011 96450then the local number
- Sulaimaniya011 96453then the local number
Before you call Iraq
Check the length of the number
Numbers in Iraq have 8, 9, or 10 digits, so an 8-digit number is valid. Calling Iraq cell phones works the same way.
Drop the 0 of Iraqi numbers
Some contacts write the city code with a 0. Remove it after 964.
- Fails
- 011 964 01 xxxxxxx
- Works
- 011 964 1 xxxxxxx
Dial Erbil, Kirkuk, or Sulaimaniya
Add the city code right after 964, then the local number. Type it in the dialer above.
- Erbil011 964 66
- Kirkuk011 964 50
- Sulaimaniya011 964 53
Calling Iraq from the US without an international plan
Suparelay calls Iraq for $0.42/min from your browser, with no plan. Without one, carriers in the US charge up to $4.00/min. Each of these carriers needs an international add-on for Iraq, or it charges by the minute.
| Carrier | Per minute |
|---|---|
SuparelayNo plan neededUp to 9× cheaper | $0.42 landline$0.46 mobile |
 | $4.00 + tax$0.30 + tax with plan |
 | $3.00 + tax$0.30 + tax with plan |
 | $2.49 + tax |
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 changes because New York moves its clocks in March and November, and Iraq does not.
- Time difference
- March to November: 7 hours ahead of New York
- November to March: 8 hours ahead of New York
- Daylight saving time
- None, the clocks never change
Why a call to Iraq fails
AT&T bills Wi-Fi calls abroad at long-distance rates
An AT&T Wi-Fi call to an international number uses international long distance rates. The Wi-Fi connection does not make the call cheaper.
AT&T, Wi-Fi CallingFrom 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 to call Iraq from the US cell phone or mobile?
Dial +964, then the number. It works from any mobile in the US
Are calls to Iraq included in the US phone plans?
Not on most plans. No carrier in the US that we checked includes Iraq in a plan
How much does it cost to call Iraq from the US?
With no plan, carriers in the US charge up to $4.00 a minute. Suparelay charges each started minute, from your browser
How to call Baghdad from the US?
For Baghdad, dial 011 964 1, then the local number
Do I need to dial 011 to call Iraq?
From a landline, yes: dial 011, 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
Is there a free call to Iraq, and how to call Iraq from the US for free?
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 US 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 US?
From a landline in the US, dial 011 964, then the number
When is the best time to call Iraq?
Call between 8:00 and 22:00 in Iraq. March to November: 7 hours ahead of New York. November to March: 8 hours ahead of New York
How do I call Iraq from the US, or make an international call to Iraq?
Dial 011 964, then the number. From a mobile, +964 works too