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Lebanon Country Code +961
+961 is the international calling code for Lebanon. Most phone numbers there have 7 or 8 digits, written 71 123 456 inside Lebanon and +961 71 123 456 from abroad. Below: how to dial it, its area codes, networks and time zones.
Phone numbers in Lebanon at a glance
- Country calling code
- +961
- International dialing prefix
- 00 (or +)
- Trunk prefix (calls inside the country)
- 0
- Number length
- 7 or 8 digits
- Example mobile, from abroad
- +961 71 123 456
- Same number, inside the country
- 71 123 456
- Time zone
- Eastern European Time (Asia/Beirut)
- Capital
- Beirut
- Languages
- Arabic and French
- Currency
- LBP
- ISO country code
- LB
How to call Lebanon
From another country
- Dial your country's exit code, or press + on a mobile.
- Dial the country code 961.
- Dial the number, leaving out its first 0.
+961 71 123 456
From inside Lebanon
Dial the number as it is written, starting with the trunk prefix 0. The country code is not needed.
71 123 456
To call out of Lebanon, start with 00 (or +).
Types of phone number in Lebanon
The numbering plan reserves ranges for landline, mobile, premium rate and shared cost numbers. Mobile numbers have 7 or 8 digits. What each line type means.
Area codes in Lebanon
All 7 area codes of Lebanon, with where each is and how to dial it. Inside Lebanon the area code is dialled with the 0 in front; from abroad, leave it out.
| Dial inside | From abroad | Place |
|---|---|---|
| 021 | +961 21 | Beirut |
| 024 | +961 24 | Metn |
| 025 | +961 25 | Chouf |
| 026 | +961 26 | North Lebanon |
| 027 | +961 27 | South Lebanon |
| 028 | +961 28 | Bekaa |
| 029 | +961 29 | Jbeil & Keserwan |
Networks with number ranges in Lebanon
These networks were first allocated number ranges in Lebanon, the ones with the most ranges first. Numbers can be moved between networks, so a number may no longer be with the network it started on.
- Touch
- Alfa
Look up a phone number from Lebanon
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Phone numbers in Lebanon: frequently asked questions
What is the country code for Lebanon?
The country calling code for Lebanon is +961. Put it in front of the number when you call Lebanon from another country, and leave out the 0 that starts numbers inside Lebanon.
How do I call Lebanon from abroad?
Dial your country's international access code (or press + on a mobile phone), then 961, then the number without its leading 0. For example, 71 123 456 inside Lebanon is dialled as +961 71 123 456 from abroad.
Do I dial the 0 at the start of a phone number in Lebanon?
Only when you call from inside Lebanon. The 0 is the trunk prefix, used for calls within the country. From abroad you leave it out: 71 123 456 becomes +961 71 123 456.
How many digits does a phone number in Lebanon have?
Most phone numbers in Lebanon have 7 or 8 digits after the country code.
What is the international dialing prefix in Lebanon?
To call another country from Lebanon, dial 00, then the country code you are calling, then the number. On a mobile phone you can press + instead of 00.
What are the area codes in Lebanon?
Lebanon has 7 area codes, each pointing at a city or region. Examples: 021 for Beirut, 024 for Metn, 025 for Chouf and 026 for North Lebanon.
Which mobile networks have phone numbers in Lebanon?
Number ranges in Lebanon were first allocated to networks including Touch and Alfa. People can move their number to another network, so the one a number started on may not be the one it uses today.
What time zone is Lebanon in?
Lebanon is on Eastern European Time. A phone number carries no time information, so check the time there before you call.
Can I look up a phone number from Lebanon?
Yes. Enter any number with +961, or choose Lebanon as the country, in the free phone number lookup. It shows the line type (mobile, landline, VoIP, toll-free), the place and network it was issued to, its time zone and every format of the number.