Free Call to Iraq from US — $0.49/min (2026)
Call Iraq free with WhatsApp or Viber (both popular). BubblyPhone $0.47/min. Country code +964, Baghdad 1. Asiacell, Zain IQ, Korek. Kurdistan has better connectivity.
Calling Iraq costs $0.47/min with BubblyPhone — that's $25.20 for a full hour. The country code is +964, with Baghdad at +964 1. WhatsApp and Viber are both popular. Main carriers are Asiacell, Zain Iraq, and Korek. Iraq runs on AST (UTC+3).
Whether you're calling family in Baghdad, contacts in Erbil (Kurdistan region), or business partners in Basra, here's every option for calling Iraq.
Moderate Rate — Apps Recommended
At $0.45/min, BubblyPhone is moderate for Iraq. Google Voice charges about $0.06/min. Internet quality varies by region — Kurdistan has better connectivity than much of central and southern Iraq.
Free: App-to-App Calls
Both people need the app and internet. Quality varies significantly by region.
1. WhatsApp — Most Popular
WhatsApp is widely used across Iraq. Voice calls work well in major cities and Kurdistan. Quality may be inconsistent in some areas due to infrastructure limitations.
2. Viber — Also Popular
Viber has strong adoption in Iraq, particularly in Kurdistan and among Iraqi diaspora communities. Voice calls work well. Many Iraqis use both WhatsApp and Viber.
3. Facebook Messenger — Common
Facebook is popular in Iraq, and Messenger is commonly used for calls. Works as a solid alternative to WhatsApp and Viber.
4. Telegram — Growing
Telegram is growing in Iraq, especially for news channels and group chats. Voice calls work but it's less popular than WhatsApp or Viber for calling.
Calling Iraqi Phone Numbers
| Service | Rate | 60-min Cost | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Google Voice | $0.06/min | $3.60 | Best value |
| BubblyPhone | $0.47/min | $25.20 | Browser, iOS, Android |
| AT&T / Verizon | $3.00-5.00/min | $180-300 | Extremely expensive |
How to Dial Iraq from the US
# From a US phone:
011 + 964 + area code + number
# From a mobile (or VoIP app):
+964 + area code + number
# Example — calling a Baghdad landline:
+964 1 123 4567
# Example — calling an Iraqi mobile:
+964 750 123 4567
# Example — calling Erbil (Kurdistan):
+964 66 234 5678
Number Format
- Baghdad: +964 1 + 7 digits
- Erbil: +964 66 + 7 digits
- Mobiles: +964 7XX + 7 digits
- Drop the leading 0
- Country code: +964
Carriers & Info
- Asiacell: Major carrier
- Zain Iraq: Major carrier
- Korek: Kurdistan-focused
- Kurdistan: Better connectivity
- Arabic + Kurdish languages
Tips for Calling Iraq
- Iraq is 8 hours ahead of EST (AST, UTC+3). When it's 9 AM in New York, it's 5 PM in Baghdad. Best window: 8-10 AM EST (4-6 PM Iraq)
- Kurdistan has better internet — the Kurdistan Region of Iraq generally has more reliable internet and mobile coverage than central/southern Iraq
- Viber is popular here — unlike most Middle Eastern countries where WhatsApp dominates alone, Iraq has significant Viber usage. Install both
- Arabic and Kurdish are the main languages — Arabic in most of Iraq, Kurdish (Sorani and Kurmanji) in Kurdistan
- Drop the leading 0 — Iraqi numbers locally start with 0 (e.g., 0750). When dialing from the US, drop the 0
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