974 is the country code for Qatar.
Doha is the capital city of Qatar.
How to Call Qatar from Dubai (United Arab Emirates)
To call a telephone number in Qatar from Dubai (United Arab Emirates):
- Dial the international call prefix. For calls from Dubai (United Arab Emirates), this is 00 (or '+' from mobile phones).
- Dial the country code for Qatar - 974.
- Dial the subscriber number.
Landline – City/Area Codes in Qatar
Qatar has no city or area codes.
Qatari telephone numbers have 8 digits.
Landline numbers begin with 4.
To make a phone call to a landline in Qatar from the UAE (or any other country), dial the international call prefix (00/+), the Qatar dialling code (974), then the subscriber number e.g. 00-974-4XXXXXXX or +974-4XXXXXXX.
Mobile Telephone Numbers in Qatar
Mobile phone numbers in Qatar begin with 3, 5, 6, or 7.
To call a mobile phone number in Qatar from overseas, dial the international exit call prefix (00/+), the Qatar country code (974), and then the subscriber number e.g. 00-974-XXXXXXXX or +974-XXXXXXXX.
Landline Usage
Data from the World Bank shows that in 2022 there were 19.43 landline telephone subscribers for every 100 people living in Qatar.
In 2003 there were 24.65 fixed-line telephone subscriptions for every 100 people living in Qatar.
The table below shows how fixed-line phone subscription statistics have changed in recent years.
| Year | Landline Telephone Subscriptions (per 100 People) in Qatar |
|---|---|
| 2022 | 19.43 |
| 2021 | 17.12 |
| 2020 | 16.47 |
| 2019 | 16.43 |
| 2018 | 16.34 |
| 2017 | 17.02 |
| 2016 | 18.00 |
| 2015 | 19.05 |
| 2014 | 18.86 |
| 2013 | 20.27 |
| 2012 | 20.70 |
| 2011 | 17.13 |
| 2010 | 15.76 |
| 2009 | 17.88 |
| 2008 | 18.41 |
| 2007 | 19.27 |
| 2006 | 22.49 |
| 2005 | 24.20 |
| 2004 | 24.54 |
| 2003 | 24.65 |
The landline telephone is gradually becoming a thing of the past in Qatar.
The trend is being driven by the increasing popularity of mobile phones and internet-based voice applications such as Skype and WhatsApp.
The decreasing use of landlines is not just a Qatar trend but is happening all over the world.
While the landline telephone may be on the decline, it is still an important communication tool for many businesses and households.
Mobile Phone Usage
According to the World Bank, there were 174.13 mobile phone subscribers per 100 people in 2022.
In 2003 there were 50.30 mobile phone subscriptions for every 100 people living in Qatar.
Mobile telephone subscription statistics by year for Qatar are shown in the table below.
| Year | Mobile Phone Subscriptions (per 100 People) in Qatar |
|---|---|
| 2022 | 174.13 |
| 2021 | 144.20 |
| 2020 | 137.61 |
| 2019 | 139.55 |
| 2018 | 142.62 |
| 2017 | 147.08 |
| 2016 | 140.75 |
| 2015 | 154.91 |
| 2014 | 149.28 |
| 2013 | 162.63 |
| 2012 | 136.50 |
| 2011 | 127.61 |
| 2010 | 127.60 |
| 2009 | 121.02 |
| 2008 | 98.98 |
| 2007 | 102.62 |
| 2006 | 90.61 |
| 2005 | 84.45 |
| 2004 | 63.03 |
| 2003 | 50.30 |
Internet Usage
According to statistics from the World Bank, in 2021 100.00 per cent of the population of Qatar used the internet.
In 2002, only 10.23 per cent of the population were active internet users.
Internet usage statistics in recent years are shown in the table below.
| Year | Individuals Using the Internet in Qatar (% of Population) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 100.00 |
| 2020 | 99.65 |
| 2019 | 99.65 |
| 2018 | 99.65 |
| 2017 | 97.39 |
| 2016 | 95.12 |
| 2015 | 92.88 |
| 2014 | 91.49 |
| 2013 | 85.30 |
| 2012 | 69.30 |
| 2011 | 69.00 |
| 2010 | 69.00 |
| 2009 | 53.10 |
| 2008 | 44.30 |
| 2007 | 37.00 |
| 2006 | 28.97 |
| 2005 | 24.73 |
| 2004 | 20.70 |
| 2003 | 19.24 |
| 2002 | 10.23 |
The number of internet users in Qatar has increased rapidly in recent years.
The increase in internet usage is due to several factors, including the availability of mobile broadband, the increasing use of smartphones, and the rollout of high-speed fibre optic broadband.
Time Difference
When calling Qatar from the United Arab Emirates, please note there is a time difference between Qatar and the UAE.
The current time in the UAE is . The date is .
The time in Qatar is now . The date is .
The time difference between UAE and Qatar is 1 hour.
Exchange Rate
The official currency of Qatar is the Qatari rial (QAR).
Current exchange rates between the UAE dirham and the Qatari rial (QAR to AED, AED to QAR) are:
- 1 Qatari rial (QAR) = 1.01 AED
- 1 UAE dirham (AED) = 0.99 QAR
Exchange rates on this page were last updated on .
Useful Information
Qatar is a small country in Western Asia. Its only land border is with Saudi Arabia. The Gulf of Bahrain separates Qatar from the island nation of Bahrain.
The capital city is Doha. It lies on the eastern coast.
Qatar has large reserves of oil and natural gas. These resources have brought its citizens a high standard of living.
Qataris form a small proportion of the population. Most residents are immigrant workers from countries such as Pakistan, India, and Iran.
The official religion is Islam.
Useful information about Qatar:
- Two-letter Country Code (ISO 3166-1 alpha-2): QA
- Three-letter Country Code (ISO 3166-1 alpha-3): QAT
- Region: Asia
- Sub-region: Western Asia
- Capital: Doha
- Area: 11,586 square km
- Language(s): Arabic
- Borders: Saudi Arabia
Data from the World Bank shows that in 2022 the population of Qatar was 2,695,122.
In 2003, the population was 748,525. Over the last 20 years, the population grew by 1,946,597 (260.1%).
The table below shows how the total population has changed in recent years.
| Year | Total Population of Qatar |
|---|---|
| 2022 | 2,695,122 |
| 2021 | 2,688,235 |
| 2020 | 2,760,385 |
| 2019 | 2,807,235 |
| 2018 | 2,766,732 |
| 2017 | 2,711,755 |
| 2016 | 2,595,166 |
| 2015 | 2,414,573 |
| 2014 | 2,214,465 |
| 2013 | 2,035,501 |
| 2012 | 1,905,660 |
| 2011 | 1,804,171 |
| 2010 | 1,713,504 |
| 2009 | 1,610,274 |
| 2008 | 1,444,277 |
| 2007 | 1,231,893 |
| 2006 | 1,015,060 |
| 2005 | 848,710 |
| 2004 | 777,943 |
| 2003 | 748,525 |
Map of Qatar
The location of Qatar can be seen on the map below.
