Lebanon Country Code +961
Complete guide to calling Lebanon from the US and abroad
Calling Information
- Dialing Code
- +961
- Exit Code (US)
- 011
- How to Call
- 011 + 961 + area + number
- Country TLD
- .lb
Geography
- Capital
- Beirut
- Continent
- Asia
- Area
- 10,400 km²
- Population
- 5,849,421
- Currency
- Lebanese pound
- Languages
- Arabic (official language), French, English, Armenian
Time & Communication
- Current Time
- 6:53 AM
- Time Zone
- UTC+3
- Mobile Penetration
- 74.0%
- Internet Penetration
- 80.6%
- Fixed-line Penetration
- 16.1%
How to Call Lebanon from the United States
Follow these simple steps to make an international call to Lebanon from a US landline or mobile phone:
Example dialing format:
011 - 961 - area code - local number
Calling from a Mobile Phone
Replace 011 with the + symbol (press and hold 0):
+961 - area code - local number
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Italy 
Japan Area Codes in Lebanon
| City | Area Code | How to Dial from US |
|---|---|---|
| Antelias | 4 | 011 961 4 + local number |
| Baabda | 5 | 011 961 5 + local number |
| Beirut | 1 | 011 961 1 + local number |
| Jezine | 7 | 011 961 7 + local number |
| Jounieh | 9 | 011 961 9 + local number |
| Saida | 7 | 011 961 7 + local number |
| Tripoli | 6 | 011 961 6 + local number |
| Zahle | 8 | 011 961 8 + local number |
Neighboring Countries
Telecommunications in Lebanon
| Metric | Value | Year |
|---|---|---|
| Mobile subscriptions (per 100 people) | 74.0 | 2022 |
| Mobile subscriptions (total) | 4,251,774 | 2022 |
| Fixed-line subscriptions (per 100 people) | 16.1 | 2022 |
| Fixed-line subscriptions (total) | 924,461 | 2022 |
| Internet users (% of population) | 80.6 | 2024 |
Source: World Bank (ITU)
Penetration Rates (per 100 people)
Lebanon on the Map
Borders and capital: Natural Earth. The red dot marks the capital, Beirut.
Flag of Lebanon
The national flag of Lebanon. See it next to other flags of Asia in the flags of the world gallery.
Public Holidays in Lebanon
Lebanon has 14 holidays and observances (1 national, 13 public, 0 observances). The national day is Independence Day, on November 22. Offices and many businesses close on public holidays, so plan calls around them.
| Date | Holiday | Type |
|---|---|---|
| January 1 | New Year's Day | Public |
| February 9 | St. Maron's Day | Public |
| May 1 | Labour Day | Public |
| May 6 | Martyrs' Day | Public |
| August 15 | Assumption of Mary | Public |
| November 22 | Independence Day | National |
| December 25 | Christmas Day | Public |
| Varies | Good Friday | Public |
| Varies | Easter Monday | Public |
| Varies | Eid al-Fitr | Public |
| Varies | Eid al-Adha | Public |
| Varies | Islamic New Year | Public |
| Varies | Ashura | Public |
| Varies | Prophet's Birthday (Mawlid) | Public |
“Varies”: the date follows a lunar, religious or weekday rule and changes every year.
Geography of Lebanon
Area
10,450 km²
4,035 sq mi
Coastline
225 km
Highest point
Qornet es Saouda 3,088 m
Lowest point
Mediterranean Sea 0 m
- Climate:
- Mediterranean; mild to cool, wet winters with hot, dry summers; the Lebanon Mountains experience heavy winter snows
- Terrain:
- Narrow coastal plain; El Beqaa (Bekaa Valley) separates Lebanon and Anti-Lebanon Mountains
- Natural resources:
- Limestone, Iron ore, Salt, Water-surplus state in a water-deficit region, Arable land
- Land borders:
- Israel, Syria
- Land use:
- agricultural 65.9% (arable 13.1%), forest 13.8% (2023)
Sources: CIA World Factbook (data as of September 2026); area: World Bank 2023.
Economy of Lebanon
GDP
$26.0 billion (2024)
GDP per person
$4,473 (2024)
Growth
-7.1% (2024)
Inflation
14.6% (2025)
Unemployment
11.0% (2023)
Human Development Index
0.752 (#102 of 193, 2023)
- Currency:
- Lebanese Pound (LBP)
- GDP by sector:
- Agriculture 1%, Industry 3%, Services 36% (2024)
Sources: World Bank (GDP, growth, inflation, ILO-modeled unemployment, sectors), UNDP Human Development Report 2025, ISO 4217. Years in brackets are the latest available.
Frequently Asked Questions about Lebanon
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