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Lebanon Phone Number Format
Country code +961 — Complete guide to Lebanon phone number formats, mobile and landline structures, and area codes.
How Lebanon Phone Numbers Are Written
Phone numbers in Lebanon have 7 or 8 digits after the country code +961.
A number is written 71 XXX XXX at home and
+961 71 XXX XXX in international format.
Numbers that take the trunk prefix 0 for domestic calls lose it after +961.
| Country code | +961 |
|---|---|
| Digits after +961 | 7 or 8 digits |
| Trunk prefix (domestic calls) | 0, dropped after +961 |
| Mobile numbers start with | 3, 70–71, 76, 78–79 or 81 |
| Exit code (to call abroad from Lebanon) | 00 |
| Dial from the US | 011 961 71 XXX XXX |
Mobile vs. Landline Numbers
7 or 8 digits after +961, starting with 3, 70–71, 76, 78–79 or 81.
71 XXX XXX at home+961 71 XXX XXX international7 or 8 digits after +961.
01 XXX XXX at home+961 1 XXX XXX internationalLebanon Number Types
| Type | Starts with | Written at home | International | From the US |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mobile | 3, 70–71, 76, 78–79 or 81 | 71 XXX XXX |
+961 71 XXX XXX |
011 961 71 XXX XXX |
| Landline | — | 01 XXX XXX |
+961 1 XXX XXX |
011 961 1 XXX XXX |
| Premium rate | 90–91 | 90 XXX XXX |
+961 90 XXX XXX |
011 961 90 XXX XXX |
| Shared cost | — | 80 XXX XXX |
+961 80 XXX XXX |
011 961 80 XXX XXX |
X stands for any digit. Source: libphonenumber metadata (phonenumbers 9.0.40), Google's open numbering data.
Checking a number from Lebanon? The phone number checker tells you if it is valid, mobile or landline, and gives its international format.
Lebanon Area Codes
Major area codes in Lebanon:
| Area Code | City / Region |
|---|---|
4 |
Antelias |
5 |
Baabda |
1 |
Beirut |
7 |
Jezine |
9 |
Jounieh |
7 |
Saida |
6 |
Tripoli |
8 |
Zahle |
Dialing Tips
- Remove the leading 0: When dialing internationally, drop the trunk prefix (0) that is used for domestic calls in Lebanon.
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Use the + notation: From a US mobile phone, use
+961instead of011 961. - Verify the number length: Numbers in Lebanon have 7 or 8 digits after +961. If your call does not connect, check that no digit is missing or doubled.
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Save contacts in international format: Always store phone numbers with the full
+961prefix so they work from any country.
Lebanon Phone Number FAQ
How many digits does a phone number in Lebanon have?
Phone numbers in Lebanon have 7 or 8 digits after the country code +961.
What do mobile numbers in Lebanon start with?
Mobile numbers in Lebanon start with 3, 70–71, 76, 78–79 or 81, for example 71 XXX XXX.
How do I write a phone number from Lebanon in international format?
Start with +961, then the national number. For example, a mobile number written 71 XXX XXX at home becomes +961 71 XXX XXX. From a US landline, dial 011 961 71 XXX XXX.
How do I call the US from Lebanon?
Dial the exit code 00, then 1 and the 10-digit US number: 00 1 XXX XXX XXXX. From a mobile phone you can use + instead of 00: +1 XXX XXX XXXX.