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Lebanon Country Code +961

Complete guide to calling Lebanon from the US and abroad

ISO-2: LB ISO-3: LBN Asia Capital: Beirut

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 km²
Population
4,017,095
Currency
Lebanese pound
Languages
Arabic (official language), French, English, Armenian

Time & Communication

Current Time
9:42 AM
Time Zone
UTC+2
Mobile Penetration
81.4%
Internet Penetration
76.1%
Fixed-line Penetration
30.2%

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:

1
Exit Code
011
US international prefix
2
Country Code
961
Lebanon
3
Area Code
XX
City/region code
4
Local Number
XXXX XXXX
Subscriber number

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

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
Mobile Phones 3 011 961 3 + 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 (2016)
Mobile Subscriptions (per 100 people) 81.4%
Mobile Subscriptions (total) 4
Fixed-line Subscriptions (per 100 people) 30.2%
Fixed-line Subscriptions (total) 1
Internet Users (per 100 people) 76.1%

Penetration Rates (per 100 people)

Mobile 81.4%
Fixed-line 30.2%
Internet 76.1%

Lebanon on the Map

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Frequently Asked Questions about Lebanon

What is the country code for Lebanon?
The country code for Lebanon is +961.
How do I call Lebanon from the US?
To call Lebanon from the US, dial 011 + 961 + area code + local number. From a mobile phone, use +961 instead of 011.
What time is it in Lebanon?
The current time in Lebanon is 9:42 AM (UTC+2).
What is the capital of Lebanon?
The capital of Lebanon is Beirut.