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

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Popular Country Codes

Australia +61
Brazil +55
Christmas Island +61
Egypt +20
England +44
France +33
Germany +49
India +91
Italy +39
Japan +81

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

Lebanon

Syria

Israel

Palestine

Jordan

Cyprus

Egypt

Turkey

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.