How to call Lebanon: country code +961
The country code for Lebanon is +961. From a mobile phone, press +, then 961 and the number. From a landline, start with your own country's exit code.
Local time in Lebanon: --:--
Dial Lebanon from
From the United States, dial 011 (the exit code from the United States), then 961 (the country code for Lebanon), then the number without its leading 0.
Calling Lebanon from common countries
| Calling from | What to dial |
|---|---|
| From United States | Dial 011 (the exit code from the United States), then 961 (the country code for Lebanon), then the number without its leading 0. |
| From United Kingdom | Dial 00 (the exit code from the United Kingdom), then 961 (the country code for Lebanon), then the number without its leading 0. |
| From Canada | Dial 011 (the exit code from Canada), then 961 (the country code for Lebanon), then the number without its leading 0. |
| From Australia | Dial 0011 (the exit code from Australia), then 961 (the country code for Lebanon), then the number without its leading 0. |
| From India | Dial 00 (the exit code from India), then 961 (the country code for Lebanon), then the number without its leading 0. |
| From any mobile | Press +, then 961, then the number without the leading 0. |
Codes for Lebanon
| Country code | +961 |
|---|---|
| Exit code (to call abroad from Lebanon) | 00 |
| Trunk prefix | 0 |
| Time zone | Asia/Beirut |
Inside Lebanon, numbers start with the trunk prefix 0; drop it when calling from abroad.
Example number
| Type | Dialed inside Lebanon | Written for the world |
|---|---|---|
| Landline | 01 123 456 | +961 1 123 456 |
| Mobile | 71 123 456 | +961 71 123 456 |
Example formats from the official numbering plans, not real numbers.
Questions people ask
What is the country code for Lebanon?
The country code for Lebanon is +961.
How do I call Lebanon from the United States?
From the US, dial 011 (the exit code from the United States), then 961 (the country code for Lebanon), then the number without its leading 0.
What is the exit code for calling abroad from Lebanon?
To call another country from Lebanon, dial 00 first. From a mobile you can press + instead.
What time is it in Lebanon now?
The clock on this page shows the current local time in Lebanon and whether it is a good time to call.
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Last updated October 21, 2026. Numbering data: ITU-T E.164 country codes via Google's libphonenumber; local time from the IANA time zone database.