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Kuwait

West & South Asia · KW

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6 hours behind Korea

A small country at the north-eastern tip of the Arabian Peninsula, facing the Persian Gulf. Midday highs touch 50°C in summer, so November to March is the easier window.

CapitalKuwait City
LanguagesArabic
CurrencyKuwaiti dinar (KWD)
Standard timeUTC+3 · No daylight saving
Dialling code+965
Voltage240V / 50Hz
Plug typeG
Driving sideRight-hand traffic
Emergency112
Domain.kw

Entry & visa

A visa arranged in advance or online is required. Alcohol is banned outright, including in your luggage, so skip the duty-free.

Worth knowing

The dinar is among the world's highest-valued currencies and divides into three decimal places — watch the digits when you change money.

Frequently asked questions

Q. What is the time difference between Kuwait and Korea?

6 hours behind Korea (UTC+3). No daylight saving.

Q. Will Korean electronics work in Kuwait?

Voltage 240V / 50Hz, Plug type G.

Q. Do I need a visa for Kuwait?

A visa arranged in advance or online is required. Alcohol is banned outright, including in your luggage, so skip the duty-free.

Countries in the same region

Visa and entry requirements change with policy, so always confirm the latest official notice for your destination. Voltage and plug types can vary by building.