How to call Libya: country code +218
The country code for Libya is +218. From a mobile phone, press +, then 218 and the number. From a landline, start with your own country's exit code.
Local time in Libya: --:--
Dial Libya from
From the United States, dial 011 (the exit code from the United States), then 218 (the country code for Libya), then the number without its leading 0.
Calling Libya from common countries
| Calling from | What to dial |
|---|---|
| From United States | Dial 011 (the exit code from the United States), then 218 (the country code for Libya), then the number without its leading 0. |
| From United Kingdom | Dial 00 (the exit code from the United Kingdom), then 218 (the country code for Libya), then the number without its leading 0. |
| From Canada | Dial 011 (the exit code from Canada), then 218 (the country code for Libya), then the number without its leading 0. |
| From Australia | Dial 0011 (the exit code from Australia), then 218 (the country code for Libya), then the number without its leading 0. |
| From India | Dial 00 (the exit code from India), then 218 (the country code for Libya), then the number without its leading 0. |
| From any mobile | Press +, then 218, then the number without the leading 0. |
Codes for Libya
| Country code | +218 |
|---|---|
| Exit code (to call abroad from Libya) | 00 |
| Trunk prefix | 0 |
| Time zone | Africa/Tripoli |
Inside Libya, numbers start with the trunk prefix 0; drop it when calling from abroad.
Example number
| Type | Dialed inside Libya | Written for the world |
|---|---|---|
| Landline | 021-2345678 | +218 21-2345678 |
| Mobile | 091-2345678 | +218 91-2345678 |
Example formats from the official numbering plans, not real numbers.
Questions people ask
What is the country code for Libya?
The country code for Libya is +218.
How do I call Libya from the United States?
From the US, dial 011 (the exit code from the United States), then 218 (the country code for Libya), then the number without its leading 0.
What is the exit code for calling abroad from Libya?
To call another country from Libya, dial 00 first. From a mobile you can press + instead.
What time is it in Libya now?
The clock on this page shows the current local time in Libya 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.