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How to Call Liberia from the United States

Country code +231 — Dial 011 231 77 XXX XXXX from a US landline or +231 77 XXX XXXX from a mobile phone.

+231
Liberia Country Code

What to Dial

  1. 1Dial 011 from a US landline, or + from a mobile (hold the 0 key).
  2. 2Dial 231, the country code of Liberia.
  3. 3Dial the number: 7 or 9 digits for mobiles and 8 for landlines, without the leading 0 used for calls inside Liberia.
Calling a… Written in Liberia From a US landline From a cell phone
Mobile 077 XXX XXXX 011 231 77 XXX XXXX +231 77 XXX XXXX
Landline 021 XXX XXX 011 231 21 XXX XXX +231 21 XXX XXX

X stands for any digit. More number types: Liberia phone number format.

Mobile or Landline?

Liberia had 32 mobile subscriptions and 0.1 landlines per 100 people in 2022. Most people you call will be on a mobile, so ask for their mobile number and check what your plan charges for calls to Liberia mobiles.

Source: World Bank (ITU).

Calling Tips for Liberia

Best Time to Call

To reach someone between 9 AM and 8 PM in Monrovia, call between 5:00 AM–4:00 PM EDT (2:00 AM–1:00 PM PDT). Liberia doesn’t change its clocks, so the gap moves by an hour when the US does.

Liberia is on UTC+0, 4 hours ahead of US Eastern Time right now.

Cost Saving Tips

  • VoIP services such as Google Voice or Vonage usually charge less per minute than a carrier's standard international rate.
  • WiFi calling apps (WhatsApp, Viber, FaceTime) are free when both parties have the app.
  • Check your carrier's international plan — many offer add-on packages.

Time Difference

US Eastern (EDT)
--:--
UTC-4
+4h
Liberia
--:--
UTC+0

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I call Liberia from the US?
From a US landline, dial 011, then 231, then the number without its leading 0: 011 231 77 XXX XXXX for a mobile. From a cell phone, dial +231 77 XXX XXXX.
Do I dial the 0 when calling Liberia from abroad?
No. The leading 0 is only for calls inside Liberia. A number written 077 XXX XXXX at home is dialed +231 77 XXX XXXX from abroad.
How many digits is a phone number in Liberia?
7 or 9 digits for mobiles and 8 for landlines after the country code +231.
What time should I call Liberia from the US?
Liberia is 4 hours ahead of New York (UTC+0 in Monrovia). To reach someone between 9 AM and 8 PM there, call between 5:00 AM–4:00 PM EDT, or 2:00 AM–1:00 PM PDT on the West Coast. Liberia doesn't change its clocks, so the difference shifts by an hour when the US switches to or from daylight saving time.
How do people in Liberia call the US?
They dial the exit code 00, then 1 and the 10-digit US number: 00 1 XXX XXX XXXX, or +1 from a mobile.
How much does it cost to call Liberia?
It depends on your plan: many US plans charge per minute for international calls. Internet calling apps are free when both people have the same app.
Liberia Quick Info
Country Code +231
ISO Code LR
Capital Monrovia
Time Zone UTC+0
Exit Code (US) 011
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