Country Code +231

Liberia uses the international dialing code +231

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Which Country Has Code +231?

Liberia flag Liberia uses the international dialing code +231.

Looking for US area code 231?

231 is also a US area code in Michigan. A US number looks like (231) XXX-XXXX or +1 231 XXX XXXX. A number starting with +231 (no 1 in front) is an international call to Liberia.

How to Call a +231 Number from the US

Numbers in Liberia have 7 or 9 digits for mobiles and 8 for landlines after +231. At home they are written with a leading 0; leave it out after +231 or 011 231.

Number From a US landline From a mobile
Mobile 011 231 77 XXX XXXX +231 77 XXX XXXX
Landline
starts with 02		 011 231 21 XXX XXX +231 21 XXX XXX

X stands for any digit. Full list of number types: Liberia phone number format.

Got a Call From +231?

A number starting with +231 is registered in Liberia. If you know someone there, it may be them. If you don't, be careful before you call back.

Reading a +231 number

  • •Mobile or landline? The number can't tell you: mobiles and landlines start with the same digits in Liberia.
  • •Local time: 10:45 AM in Monrovia right now.
  • •Don't call back a number you don't recognize. One-ring scams hang up after a ring or two so you return the call, which can add a per-minute charge on top of an international rate.
  • •Caller ID can be faked. The code shown is not proof of where the caller really is.
  • •Real callers leave a message. If it matters, they'll text, email or leave a voicemail. Otherwise, block the number.

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Country Code +231 FAQ

Which country has country code 231?
+231 is the country code of Liberia. Numbers have 7 or 9 digits for mobiles and 8 for landlines after +231.
Is a +231 number a mobile or a landline?
You can't tell from the number: in Liberia, mobile and landline numbers start with the same digits.
What time is it in Liberia right now?
It is 10:45 AM on Tuesday in Monrovia (UTC+0), 4 hours ahead of New York. To reach someone between 9 AM and 8 PM there, call between 5:00 AM–4:00 PM EDT.
How do I call a +231 number from the US?
From a US landline, dial 011 231 77 XXX XXXX, without the leading 0 used inside Liberia. From a mobile, dial +231 77 XXX XXXX.
I got a call from +231. Should I call back?
Not if you don't recognize the number. Calling back +231 is an international call. Caller ID can be faked, and a real caller will leave a message.

Liberia Quick Info

Country Liberia
Dialing Code +231
ISO-2 Code lr
ISO-3 Code LBR
Capital Monrovia
Continent Africa
Population 5,731,206
Currency Liberian dollar
Domain lr
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Time in Monrovia

10:45 AM

Tuesday · UTC+0 · 4 hours ahead of New York

To reach someone between 9 AM and 8 PM there, call between 5:00 AM–4:00 PM EDT (2:00 AM–1:00 PM PDT).