What are the ISO codes for Iraq?

ISO alpha-2 is IQ, ISO alpha-3 is IRQ, and ISO numeric code is 368.

Do I dial 0 when calling Iraq from abroad?

No. 0 is a domestic trunk prefix used inside Iraq. From abroad, dial +964 and then the area/mobile number without the leading 0.

Iraq Country Code +964 (IQ/IRQ) | ISO Code, Time Zone, Calling Guide

Q: What is the Iraq country code?

Iraq’s country calling code is +964.

Q: What time zone is Iraq in?

Iraq uses Asia/Baghdad (UTC+3) and does not observe Daylight Saving Time in 2025.

Quick facts about Iraq

Official name

Republic of Iraq

Region

Western Asia / Middle East

Calling code

+964

ISO codes

IQ / IRQ / 368

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How to call Iraq (+964)

International dialing format: Exit code + 964 + Number (no leading 0)

1) Dial your exit code

Examples: 011 (US/Canada), 00 (many countries), 0011 (Australia).

2) Dial country code 964

Iraq’s country calling code is 964.

3) Dial the number (omit 0)

If the local number begins with 0, drop it when calling internationally. Example: 07XX… becomes +964 7XX….

Examples (format)

Baghdad landline (example format)

+964 1 XXX XXXX

Mobile (example format)

+964 7XX XXX XXXX

Call from the US/Canada

011 964 (Number)

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Iraq phone number format

Iraq uses a closed numbering plan. Domestically, a leading 0 (trunk prefix) is common. Internationally, replace that 0 with +964.

Type	Domestic format (inside Iraq)	International format
Landline	0 (Area) (Subscriber)	+964 (Area) (Subscriber)
Mobile	07XX XXX XXXX	+964 7XX XXX XXXX
Dialing out of Iraq	00 + Country code + Number	(N/A)

Tip: If you see numbers written like 07… locally, dial them as +964 7… (drop the leading 0).

Iraq ISO codes

ISO 3166 codes are used for shipping, payments, analytics, customs, and data systems.

Code type	Value	Common use
ISO alpha-2	IQ	Short country code (forms, shipping labels)
ISO alpha-3	IRQ	Databases, reporting, standards
ISO numeric	368	Systems that prefer numeric identifiers

Iraq time zone

IANA time zone ID

Asia/Baghdad

Used by apps, servers, and scheduling systems.

UTC offset

UTC+3

No Daylight Saving Time in 2025.

Use our Time Difference Calculator to compare your local time with Iraq.

Neighboring countries

Iraq borders multiple countries. You may also want:

Iran Kuwait Saudi Arabia Jordan Syria Turkey

Emergency numbers in Iraq

Emergency numbers can vary by region and service coverage. These commonly listed Iraq emergency hotlines include:

Police

104

Ambulance / Paramedical

122

Civil Defense / Fire

115

Tip: Save key numbers offline when traveling. If you need consular help, see the contact details on official embassy pages.

References

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FAQ

What is Iraq’s country calling code? ▾

Iraq’s country calling code is +964.

Do I include the leading 0 when calling Iraq from abroad? ▾

No. The leading 0 is a domestic trunk prefix. Internationally, dial +964 and then the number without the 0.

What time zone is Iraq in? ▾

Asia/Baghdad (UTC+3). No Daylight Saving Time in 2025.

What are Iraq’s ISO codes? ▾

ISO codes: IQ (alpha-2), IRQ (alpha-3), 368 (numeric).

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