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Libya Country Code +218

Complete guide to calling Libya from the US and abroad

ISO-2: LY ISO-3: LBY Africa Capital: Tripolis

Calling Information

Dialing Code
+218
Exit Code (US)
011
How to Call
011 + 218 + area + number
Country TLD
.ly

Geography

Capital
Tripolis
Continent
Africa
Area
1 km²
Population
6,310,434
Currency
Libyan dinar
Languages
Arabic (official language), Italian, English (all widely understood in the major cities)

Time & Communication

Current Time
9:42 AM
Time Zone
UTC+2
Mobile Penetration
121.7%
Internet Penetration
20.2%
Fixed-line Penetration
21.8%

How to Call Libya from the United States

Follow these simple steps to make an international call to Libya from a US landline or mobile phone:

1
Exit Code
011
US international prefix
2
Country Code
218
Libya
3
Area Code
XX
City/region code
4
Local Number
XXXX XXXX
Subscriber number

Example dialing format:

011 - 218 - area code - local number

Calling from a Mobile Phone

Replace 011 with the + symbol (press and hold 0):

+218 - area code - local number

Area Codes in Libya

City Area Code How to Dial from US
Abengawad 553 011 218 553 + local number
Abu Issa 274 011 218 274 + local number
Abuhadi 551 011 218 551 + local number
Agelat 282 011 218 282 + local number
Ajailat 282 011 218 282 + local number
Al Josh 454 011 218 454 + local number
Azizia 272 011 218 272 + local number
Bani Walid 322 011 218 322 + local number
Ben Gashir 22 011 218 22 + local number
Benghazi 61 011 218 61 + local number
Benina 63 011 218 63 + local number
Bergen 732 011 218 732 + local number
Bisher 655 011 218 655 + local number
Brak 721 011 218 721 + local number
Bugrain 529 011 218 529 + local number
Buzayan 425 011 218 425 + local number
Dafnia 523 011 218 523 + local number
Deriana 625 011 218 625 + local number
Derna 81 011 218 81 + local number
Edry 723 011 218 723 + local number
El Beida 84 011 218 84 + local number
Elbayada 684 011 218 684 + local number
Elkuwaifia 624 011 218 624 + local number
Elmagrun 629 011 218 629 + local number
Elmareg 67 011 218 67 + local number
Elmaya 279 011 218 279 + local number
Ezzaonia 23 011 218 23 + local number
Garda 733 011 218 733 + local number
Garian 41 011 218 41 + local number
Ghadames 484 011 218 484 + local number
Ghat 724 011 218 724 + local number
Ghrefa 729 011 218 729 + local number
Gmines 623 011 218 623 + local number
Guassem 423 011 218 423 + local number
Gubba 821 011 218 821 + local number
Haraua 82 011 218 82 + local number
Hashan 271 011 218 271 + local number
Hugialin 284 011 218 284 + local number
Hun 57 011 218 57 + local number
Jaghbub 884 011 218 884 + local number
Jalo 657 011 218 657 + local number
Jardas 682 011 218 682 + local number
Jerdina 627 011 218 627 + local number
Jmail 281 011 218 281 + local number
Kaalifa 626 011 218 626 + local number
Kabaw 481 011 218 481 + local number
Kasarahmad 524 011 218 524 + local number
Khums 31 011 218 31 + local number
Kikla 427 011 218 427 + local number
Kofra 652 011 218 652 + local number
Kussabat 326 011 218 326 + local number
Mamura 277 011 218 277 + local number
Massa 852 011 218 852 + local number
Matred 275 011 218 275 + local number
Misratah 51 011 218 51 + local number
Misuratha 51 011 218 51 + local number
Mizda 422 011 218 422 + local number
Murzuk 725 011 218 725 + local number
Nalut 47 011 218 47 + local number
Noflia 555 011 218 555 + local number
Ojla 653 011 218 653 + local number
Reyana 453 011 218 453 + local number
Rujban 452 011 218 452 + local number
Sabratha 24 011 218 24 + local number
Sebha 71 011 218 71 + local number
Seluk 628 011 218 628 + local number
Shahat 851 011 218 851 + local number
Sidi Sultan Sultan 654 011 218 654 + local number
Sidiessaiah 205 011 218 205 + local number
Sirt 54 011 218 54 + local number
Slenta 854 011 218 854 + local number
Sokna 582 011 218 582 + local number
Soussa 583 011 218 583 + local number
Suk Elkhamis 206 011 218 206 + local number
Swajni 224 011 218 224 + local number
Taigura 26 011 218 26 + local number
Taknes 683 011 218 683 + local number
Tarhuna 325 011 218 325 + local number
Tawergha 522 011 218 522 + local number
Tigi 482 011 218 482 + local number
Tolmitha 681 011 218 681 + local number
Tomina 685 011 218 685 + local number
Traghen 734 011 218 734 + local number
Tripoli 21 011 218 21 + local number
Tripoli International Airport 22 011 218 22 + local number
Ubary 73 011 218 73 + local number
Um Laranib 726 011 218 726 + local number
Wadi Atba 731 011 218 731 + local number
Wadi Jeref 554 011 218 554 + local number
Wadi Keam 323 011 218 323 + local number
Wodan 581 011 218 581 + local number
Yefren 421 011 218 421 + local number
Zahra 252 011 218 252 + local number
Zawai 23 011 218 23 + local number
Zawaya 727 011 218 727 + local number
Zawyat Elmahjub 526 011 218 526 + local number
Zella 584 011 218 584 + local number
Zliten 521 011 218 521 + local number
Zuara 25 011 218 25 + local number

Neighboring Countries

Malta flag

Malta

+356 Tunisia flag

Tunisia

+216 Vatican City flag

Vatican City

+39 Italy flag

Italy

+39 Albania flag

Albania

+355 Algeria flag

Algeria

+213 Bosnia and Herzegovina flag

Bosnia and Herzegovina

+387 San Marino flag

San Marino

+378

Telecommunications in Libya

Metric Value (2016)
Mobile Subscriptions (per 100 people) 121.7%
Mobile Subscriptions (total) 7
Fixed-line Subscriptions (per 100 people) 21.8%
Fixed-line Subscriptions (total) 1
Internet Users (per 100 people) 20.2%

Penetration Rates (per 100 people)

Mobile 121.7%
Fixed-line 21.8%
Internet 20.2%

Libya on the Map

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Frequently Asked Questions about Libya

What is the country code for Libya?
The country code for Libya is +218.
How do I call Libya from the US?
To call Libya from the US, dial 011 + 218 + area code + local number. From a mobile phone, use +218 instead of 011.
What time is it in Libya?
The current time in Libya is 9:42 AM (UTC+2).
What is the capital of Libya?
The capital of Libya is Tripolis.