Country Code +961

Lebanon uses the international dialing code +961

+961

Which Country Has Code +961?

Lebanon flag Lebanon uses the international dialing code +961.

How to Call a +961 Number from the US

Numbers in Lebanon have 7 or 8 digits after +961. There is no leading 0 to drop: dial every digit as written.

Number From a US landline From a mobile
Mobile
starts with 3, 70–71, 76, 78–79 or 81		 011 961 71 XXX XXX +961 71 XXX XXX
Landline 011 961 1 XXX XXX +961 1 XXX XXX

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

Got a Call From +961?

A number starting with +961 is registered in Lebanon. If you know someone there, it may be them. If you don't, be careful before you call back.

Reading a +961 number

  • •Mobile if the digits after +961 start with 3, 70–71 or 81 (+961 71 XXX XXX).
  • •Local time: 10:17 PM in Beirut right now, an unusual hour for a genuine call.
  • •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 +961 FAQ

Which country has country code 961?
+961 is the country code of Lebanon. Numbers have 7 or 8 digits after +961.
Is a +961 number a mobile or a landline?
In Lebanon, mobile numbers start with 3, 70–71, 76, 78–79 or 81 after +961, for example +961 71 XXX XXX. Other numbers are landlines or special services.
What time is it in Lebanon right now?
It is 10:17 PM on Friday in Beirut (UTC+2), 6 hours ahead of New York. To reach someone between 9 AM and 8 PM there, call between 3:00 AM–2:00 PM EDT.
How do I call a +961 number from the US?
From a US landline, dial 011 961 71 XXX XXX. From a mobile, dial +961 71 XXX XXX.
I got a call from +961. Should I call back?
Not if you don't recognize the number. Calling back +961 is an international call. It is 10:17 PM in Lebanon right now, an unusual hour for a genuine call. Caller ID can be faked, and a real caller will leave a message.

Lebanon Quick Info

Country Lebanon
Dialing Code +961
ISO-2 Code lb
ISO-3 Code LBN
Capital Beirut
Continent Asia
Population 5,849,421
Currency Lebanese pound
Domain lb
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Time in Beirut

10:17 PM

Friday · UTC+2 · 6 hours ahead of New York

To reach someone between 9 AM and 8 PM there, call between 3:00 AM–2:00 PM EDT (12:00 AM–11:00 AM PDT). Clocks change for daylight saving time there, so the gap with the US shifts during the year.