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All Iraq numbers provided by services are usually mobile numbers — the format most widely accepted by apps and services for SMS verification. This ensures maximum compatibility with WhatsApp, Telegram, Google, Iraq banking apps, and other platforms that require a Iraq number.
An Iraq virtual phone number is a +964 line routed over the internet without a physical SIM card or local office. Incoming calls and, where supported, SMS codes are delivered to any connected device anywhere in the world. No trip to Baghdad, no Zain or Asiacell carrier shop, and no Iraqi address needed for activation.
One important caveat up front: Iraq virtual number SMS delivery is inconsistent across providers. Some list Iraqi numbers as voice-only. Others claim SMS and OTP support but delivery results vary by carrier and platform. The platform's automatic refund policy applies when no code arrives and you cancel within the allowed window, making it a lower-risk way to test delivery before committing.
Iraq uses the +964 country code assigned by the ITU under a closed numbering plan. The national prefix 0 is dialed for all domestic calls but must be dropped when dialing internationally. Mobile numbers in Iraq are 10 digits and begin with 7, followed by a 3-digit operator code and 7 subscriber digits.
Three major mobile operators serve the Iraqi market. Asiacell uses prefix 77x and leads national coverage with a coverage experience score of 6.6 and 98.2% availability (OpenSignal, January 2026). Zain Iraq uses prefixes 78x and 79x, scoring 6.1 on coverage experience with 93.7% availability and strongest in Baghdad and southern Iraq. Korek Telecom uses prefix 75x, scoring 4.1 on coverage with 94.0% availability and leading in the Kurdistan Region and northern Iraq.
Iraqi landline numbers carry city-specific area codes. Baghdad uses area code 1. Basra uses 40. Erbil uses 66. Mosul uses 60. Kirkuk uses 50. Sulaymaniyah uses 53. Baghdad subscriber numbers run 7 digits; other cities typically use 6.
The Communications and Media Commission (CMC) regulates Iraq's telecom sector and administers the national numbering plan. Over 34 million Iraqis use social media platforms (We Are Social / Meltwater, 2025), with Telegram holding 57.5% instant messaging market share on Iraqi websites and Facebook topping social media at 88.5%.
Key formatting facts for an Iraq virtual number:
Iraq's digital landscape is dominated by social platforms, messaging apps, and e-commerce services, each requiring +964 number verification.
If you don't have a SMSFAST account, click "Register" to create one. Otherwise, log in with your existing credentials.
In the top right corner, click the "+" icon and select your preferred top-up method. Add the desired amount to your account.
From the left-hand menu, click "Select country" and then choose "Iraq". Tick the desired service you want to activate.
Click "Buy" and wait a few seconds while your temporary number is activating to receive SMS codes.
Copy the phone number from the "Number" menu. Return to the service website and confirm the account creation with the given number.
Wait for the verification code you will receive in the "SMS code" menu. Paste it on the service page to finish the registration.
SMSFAST provides Iraq numbers across Asiacell, Korek, Zain, and regional carriers. Use the selector below to find a number from a specific operator, since some platforms are more likely to accept numbers from particular networks.
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Iraq's country code is +964, assigned by the ITU. Baghdad uses area code 1, Basra uses 40, Erbil uses 66, and Mosul uses 60. Mobile numbers begin with 7 and are 10 digits in domestic format. Drop the leading 0 when dialing internationally.
SMS delivery on Iraqi virtual numbers is inconsistent across providers. Some carriers route OTP codes reliably; others support voice only. WhatsApp may work in some cases depending on carrier and platform policy. If no code arrives, cancel and the balance refunds automatically.
Iraqi virtual numbers come as local geographic lines (Baghdad, Basra, Erbil, Mosul), national mobile-format numbers, and in some cases toll-free lines. Local geographic numbers carry city-specific area codes and are the most widely used type for business presence.
The platform delivers a +964 number in seconds. When carrier SMS routing succeeds, verification codes typically arrive within one to two minutes. Iraq's infrastructure makes delivery less consistent than in Western markets, so the auto-refund is the safety net for failed activations.
A temporary +964 number (activation mode, 20 to 90 minutes) suits one-time OTP verification. A permanent virtual number (long-term rental, 1 day to 1 year, renewable) suits sustained business presence, ongoing client communication, or accounts where losing the number means losing access.