Libya Phone Number Format

Country code +218 — Complete guide to Libya phone number formats, mobile and landline structures, and area codes.

Number Format Overview

Phone numbers in Libya use the international country code +218. When dialing from outside Libya, you must include this country code before the local number.

International Format

+218 [area code] [local number]

From the United States

011 218 [area code] [local number]
When dialing a number within Libya, local dialing rules apply. You may need to include a trunk prefix (often 0) before the area code for domestic calls, but you should omit this prefix when dialing internationally.

Mobile vs. Landline Numbers

Mobile Numbers

Mobile phone numbers in Libya typically:

  • Begin with specific mobile prefixes
  • May have a different length than landline numbers
  • Are often 8-10 digits after the country code
+218 XX XXXX XXXX
Landline Numbers

Landline numbers in Libya typically:

  • Start with a geographic area code
  • Area codes identify the city or region
  • Total length varies by area code
+218 (area) XXXX XXXX

Example Phone Numbers

These are example formats only and are not real phone numbers:

Type Local Format International Format From US
Landline (Tripolis) (0XX) XXXX XXXX +218 XX XXXX XXXX 011 218 XX XXXX XXXX
Mobile 0XXX XXX XXXX +218 XXX XXX XXXX 011 218 XXX XXX XXXX
Toll-Free 0800 XXX XXXX +218 800 XXX XXXX 011 218 800 XXX XXXX

Libya Area Codes

Major area codes in Libya:

Area Code City / Region
553 Abengawad
274 Abu Issa
551 Abuhadi
282 Agelat
282 Ajailat
454 Al Josh
272 Azizia
322 Bani Walid
22 Ben Gashir
61 Benghazi
63 Benina
732 Bergen
655 Bisher
721 Brak
529 Bugrain
425 Buzayan
523 Dafnia
625 Deriana
81 Derna
723 Edry
84 El Beida
684 Elbayada
624 Elkuwaifia
629 Elmagrun
67 Elmareg
279 Elmaya
23 Ezzaonia
733 Garda
41 Garian
484 Ghadames
724 Ghat
729 Ghrefa
623 Gmines
423 Guassem
821 Gubba
82 Haraua
271 Hashan
284 Hugialin
57 Hun
884 Jaghbub
657 Jalo
682 Jardas
627 Jerdina
281 Jmail
626 Kaalifa
481 Kabaw
524 Kasarahmad
31 Khums
427 Kikla
652 Kofra
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Dialing Tips

  • Remove the leading zero: When dialing internationally, drop the trunk prefix (usually 0) that is used for domestic calls in Libya.
  • Use the + notation: From a US mobile phone, use +218 instead of 011 218.
  • Verify the number length: Make sure you have the correct number of digits. If your call does not connect, check whether you need to add or remove an area code digit.
  • Save contacts in international format: Always store phone numbers with the full +218 prefix so they work from any country.
Libya Quick Info
Country Code+218
ISO CodeLY
CapitalTripolis
International Prefix011 (from US)
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