Country codes Kuwait
ISO 3166-1
ALPHA-2
KW
ALPHA-3
KWT
The two-letter code for Kuwait is KW, and the three-letter code is KWT, as per ISO 3166-1 standards.
Dialing Code
+965
The dialing code for Kuwait is +965, used for international calls to the country from abroad.
Top Level Domain
.kw
The top-level domain (TLD) for Kuwait is .kw, used for country-specific internet addresses.
Country Details
| Formal Name | the State of Kuwait |
| Capital | Kuwait City |
| Region | Asia |
| Sub Region | Western Asia |
Kuwait, officially known as the State of Kuwait, is located in the Western Asia sub-region of the larger Asia continent with Kuwait City serving as its capital.
Currency
| Currency | Kuwaiti Dinar |
| Alphabetic Code | KWD |
| Numeric Code | 414 |
Kuwait uses the Kuwaiti Dinar (KWD) as its official currency, with the numeric code 414.
Languages
There are a total of 2 official languages spoken in Kuwait. These languages play an important role in everyday life, education, government, and business throughout the country.
TimeZones
| Timezone | Offset UTC | Offset DST | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asia / Kuwait | +03:00 | +03:00 | |
| Asia / Riyadh | +03:00 | +03:00 |
Explore the various timezones across Kuwait. Each timezone has its unique UTC offset and daylight saving time (DST) adjustments. Check the current time and see the differences in time across various regions of the country.
ISO 3166-2 Codes
| Subdivision name | Subdivision category | ISO Code |
|---|---|---|
| Al Aḩmadī | governorate | KW-AH |
| Al Farwānīyah | governorate | KW-FA |
| Al Jahrā’ | governorate | KW-JA |
| Al ‘Āşimah (Al Kuwayt) | governorate | KW-KU |
| Mubārak al Kabīr | governorate | KW-MU |
| Ḩawallī | governorate | KW-HA |
Explore the subdivisions of Kuwait, each identified by a unique ISO 3166-2 code. These codes are crucial for identifying regions within the country and are used for various administrative, geographic, and data purposes.
Neighbouring countries
Kuwait shares its borders with 2 neighboring countries, including Iraq, Saudi Arabia.
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Helpful Resources
To learn more about Kuwait's history, geography, culture, economy, and other key aspects, visit the Kuwait Wikipedia page.
To learn more about Kuwait's ISO country codes (alpha-2, alpha-3, and numeric), visit the ISO 3166-1 page for Kuwait.
For geographical info about Kuwait, visit the Geonames page. It covers coordinates, elevation, administrative divisions, and nearby locations.