What is the capital of Kuwait?
The capital of Kuwait is Kuwait City
Kuwait City is the capital city and seat of government of Kuwait, a country in Western Asia. Kuwait uses the ISO codes KW and KWT, and its international dialling code is +965. The currency in use is the Kuwaiti dinar (KWD).
For the full profile of Kuwait, including its flag, currency, calling code, population and the countries it borders, see the Kuwait country page. The country has an estimated population of 4,865,298 as of 2025.
Quick facts about Kuwait
- Capital: Kuwait City
- Region: Western Asia
- Currency: Kuwaiti dinar (KWD)
- Calling code: +965
- Flag emoji: 🇰🇼
Frequently asked questions
What is the capital of Kuwait?
The capital of Kuwait is Kuwait City.
Is Kuwait City the largest city in Kuwait?
Kuwait City is the capital of Kuwait and its seat of government. In many countries the capital is also the largest city, though not always, so the biggest city by population can differ.
What currency is used in Kuwait City?
Kuwait City, like the rest of Kuwait, uses the Kuwaiti dinar (KWD, symbol د.ك).
Capitals of neighbouring countries
Capital and country data from open datasets. Full sources on the data page.