How to call Lebanon
- From mobile
- +961 x xxx xxx
- From landline
- exit code + 961 x xxx xxx
From $0.22/min in your browser, from any country
How to call Lebanon from another country
The exit code depends on the country you call from. Find yours, then dial the rest
How to dial Lebanon from abroad
How to make a call to Lebanon from another country: dial your exit code, the country code, and the number. Lebanese numbers are often written with a 0 first. Leave that 0 out after 961.
- Fails
- +961 01 xxx xxx
- Works
- +961 1 xxx xxx
- 00Exit code
- 961Country code of Lebanon
- x xxx xxxThe number, area code first
- From a mobile, type + instead of 00
- From the US or Canada, type 011 instead of 00
Paste or type a number here to see how to dial it from anywhere
Before you call Lebanon
Dial a region with one digit
One digit after 961 picks the region.
- Beirut+961 1
- Metn+961 4
- Bekaa+961 8
- North Lebanon+961 6
Mobiles have 7 or 8 digits
A mobile that starts with 3 has 7 digits. One that starts with 70, 71, 76, 78, 79, or 81 has 8.
- 7 digits+961 3 xxx xxx
- 8 digits+961 71 xxx xxx
How Lebanon phone numbers work
- Landlines
- 7 digits that start with 1, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, or 9, or 8 digits that start with 2
- Mobiles
- Starts with 3 (7 digits), or with 70, 71, 76, 78, 79, or 81 (8 digits)
Want to call Lebanon?
Type the number and call from your browser, with no app and no plan
When to call Lebanon
The time now in Lebanon, and the best hours to call. Check the time difference and daylight saving time on the clocks above before you call.
- Daylight saving time
- Clocks change twice a year
Holidays in Lebanon
Offices close on these days by law
- Nov22Independence DaySunday
- Dec25Christmas DayFriday
- Jan1New Year's DayFriday
- Jan6Armenian Orthodox Christmas DayWednesday
- Feb9Saint Maron's DayTuesday
- Mar9Eid al-Fitr (estimated)Tuesday
Why a call to Lebanon fails
The + and 00 are typed together
The + sign already stands for your exit code. Do not add 00 in front of +961 as well; dial one or the other, not both.
You dialed the wrong exit code
00 reaches Lebanon from Europe and most other countries. Callers in the US or Canada need 011 instead.
Questions
How do I call Lebanon, and how do you call Lebanon from another country, as an international call to Lebanon?
Dial your exit code, then 961 and the number
Which exit code do I dial before 961 when I learn how to call to Lebanon?
From a landline, dial your exit code first: 00 in most countries, 011 in the US and Canada. From a mobile, + replaces it
How to call Lebanon number: how to call Lebanon mobile number?
From a mobile in any country, dial +961, then the number
Why does my call to Lebanon not go through?
The usual causes: the + and 00 are typed together and you dialed the wrong exit code. Each one is explained above, with its fix
What time is it in Lebanon now?
Call between 8:00 and 22:00 in Lebanon. Most of Lebanon keeps the time of Beirut
How much does it cost to call Lebanon?
It depends on where you call from. Many plans in the US and Canada include Lebanon. From a browser, Suparelay charges each started minute, at the price shown before you call
Can I make a free call to Lebanon or to a Lebanon mobile number?
An app calls for free only when both sides have it. A call to a landline, or to a phone without the app, costs money
How do I type +961 on a phone?
Hold the 0 key until + shows, then type 961 and the number. It works the same in every country
What's the best way to call Lebanon: a WhatsApp call, an online call, or an internet call to a Lebanon number online?
Free apps such as WhatsApp ring only people who have them. A landline in Lebanon needs a phone network: a plan, a calling service, or Suparelay from your browser