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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
Population
7,458,555
Currency
Libyan dinar
Languages
Arabic (official language), Italian, English (all widely understood in the major cities)

Time & Communication

Current Time
4:07 PM
Time Zone
UTC+2
Mobile Penetration
193.0%
Internet Penetration
82.0%
Fixed-line Penetration
16.9%

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 Year
Mobile subscriptions (per 100 people) 193.0 2022
Mobile subscriptions (total) 13,940,000 2022
Fixed-line subscriptions (per 100 people) 16.9 2022
Fixed-line subscriptions (total) 1,218,180 2022
Internet users (% of population) 82.0 2024

Source: World Bank (ITU)

Penetration Rates (per 100 people)

Mobile 193.0%
Fixed-line 16.9%
Internet 82.0%

Libya on the Map

Borders and capital: Natural Earth. The red dot marks the capital, Tripolis.

Flag of Libya

Flag of Libya

The national flag of Libya. See it next to other flags of Africa in the flags of the world gallery.

Public Holidays in Libya

Libya has 6 holidays and observances (2 national, 4 public, 0 observances). The national day is Revolution Day, on February 17. Offices and many businesses close on public holidays, so plan calls around them.

DateHolidayType
February 17 Revolution Day National
December 24 Independence Day National
Varies Eid al-Fitr Public
Varies Eid al-Adha Public
Varies Islamic New Year Public
Varies Prophet's Birthday (Mawlid) Public

“Varies”: the date follows a lunar, religious or weekday rule and changes every year.

Geography of Libya

Area

1,759,540 km²

679,362 sq mi

Coastline

1,770 km

Highest point

Bikku Bitti 2,267 m

Lowest point

Sabkhat Ghuzayyil -47 m

Climate:
Mediterranean along coast; dry, extreme desert interior
Terrain:
Mostly barren, flat to undulating plains, plateaus, depressions
Natural resources:
Petroleum, Natural gas, Gypsum
Land borders:
Algeria, Chad, Egypt, Niger, Sudan, Tunisia
Land use:
agricultural 8.7% (arable 1%), forest 0.1% (2023)

Sources: CIA World Factbook (data as of September 2026); area: World Bank 2023.

Economy of Libya

GDP

$48.1 billion (2025)

GDP per person

$6,449 (2025)

Growth

13.4% (2025)

Inflation

1.8% (2025)

Unemployment

18.8% (2025)

Human Development Index

0.721 (#115 of 193, 2023)

Currency:
Libyan Dinar (LYD)
GDP by sector:
Agriculture 2%, Industry 73%, Services 27% (2025)

Sources: World Bank (GDP, growth, inflation, ILO-modeled unemployment, sectors), UNDP Human Development Report 2025, ISO 4217. Years in brackets are the latest available.

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 4:07 PM (UTC+2).
What is the capital of Libya?
The capital of Libya is Tripolis.
What is the national day of Libya?
The national day of Libya is Revolution Day, on February 17.