How to call Lebanon from Australia
- From mobile
- +961 x xxx xxx
- From landline
- 0011 961 x xxx xxx
From $0.22/min in your browser, no plan needed
How to dial Lebanon from Australia
How to make a call to Lebanon from Australia: dial the exit code, the country code, and the number. Lebanese numbers have a 0 in front of the area code at home. Drop it when you call from Australia.
- 0011Australia exit code
- 961Country code of Lebanon
- 1Beirut
- xxx xxxLocal number
- From a mobile: +961 x xxx xxx
Paste or type a number here to see how to dial it from anywhere
Example: +961 1 123 456
- Mobile
- +961 1 123 456
- Landline
- 0011 961 1 123 456
Main area codes in Lebanon
The area code comes right after 961, then the local number
- Beirut0011 9611then the local number
- Metn0011 9614then the local number
- Chouf0011 9615then the local number
- North Lebanon0011 9616then the local number
- South Lebanon0011 9617then the local number
- Bekaa0011 9618then the local number
- Jbeil and Keserwan0011 9619then the local number
Before you call Lebanon
Calling Lebanon cell phones
Lebanese numbers run from a 7-digit number to 8 digits. Use +961 on a mobile and 0011 961 on a landline.
- Mobile+961
- Landline0011 961
Remove the 0 after 961
A saved Lebanese number with the 0 in front fails. Remove it before you call.
- Fails
- 0011 961 0 1 xxx xxx
- Works
- 0011 961 1 xxx xxx
Check the time difference first
The time difference to Sydney is 8 or 9 hours, and daylight saving time moves it. Check the clock in the section below.
Calling Lebanon from Australia without an international plan
Suparelay calls Lebanon for $0.22/min from your browser, with no plan. Without one, carriers in Australia charge up to $1.48/min. Optus and Vodafone cover Lebanon only on named plans, and Telstra has no plan for it.
| Carrier | Per minute |
|---|---|
SuparelayNo plan neededUp to 6× cheaper | $0.22 landline$0.42 mobile |
 | $1.48 |
 | $0.21 |
 | $0.35 + $0.19 per call |
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
- Time difference
- Most of the year: 7 hours behind Sydney
- January 1 to March 29: 9 hours behind Sydney
- March 29 to April 5: 8 hours behind Sydney
- October 4 to October 25: 8 hours behind Sydney
- October 25 to December 31: 9 hours behind Sydney
- Daylight saving time
- Clocks change twice a year
Why a call to Lebanon fails
Optus Supercharge adds 39c per call
On Optus Prepaid Supercharge, every international call costs a 39c flagfall. The per-minute rate comes on top of it.
Optus, Optus Prepaid Supercharge | International Call RatesFrom any country, a call to Lebanon also fails when
- The + and 00 are typed together
- You dialed the wrong exit code
Questions
How to call Lebanon from Australia cell phone or mobile?
Dial +961, then the number. It works from any mobile in Australia
Are calls to Lebanon included in Australia phone plans?
On some plans. Optus includes calls to Lebanon in its plans. Vodafone charges less with an add-on or another plan. Without one of these plans, you pay the carrier's rate per minute
How much does it cost to call Lebanon from Australia?
Nothing extra on Optus Medium Choice Plus or Large Choice Plus plan. Without such a plan, carriers in Australia charge up to $1.48 a minute. Suparelay calls Lebanon from your browser for cents a minute, with no plan
How to call Beirut from Australia?
For Beirut, dial 0011 961 1, then the local number
Do I need to dial 0011 to call Lebanon?
From a landline, yes: dial 0011, then 961. From a mobile, type + instead, and the phone adds the exit code
How do I dial a +961 number?
Press and hold 0 until + appears, then dial 961 and the number
Can I call Lebanon on my iPhone?
Yes. In the Phone app, press and hold 0 for +, then dial 961 and the number. Your plan must allow calls to Lebanon
Why isn't my call going through to Lebanon?
The usual causes: the + and 00 are typed together and you dialed the wrong exit code. Each one is listed above, with a link to its fix
How to make a free call to Lebanon, or call Lebanon from Australia for free?
Only on Optus Medium Choice Plus or Large Choice Plus plan, or app to app. With any other plan, or from a laptop, Suparelay calls Lebanon from your browser for cents a minute
How to call Lebanon from Australia on WhatsApp?
WhatsApp and FaceTime call for free, but only someone with the same app. To ring a landline or a phone in Lebanon without the app, use your phone plan, a calling service, or Suparelay
How to call Lebanon landline from Australia?
From a landline in Australia, dial 0011 961, then the number
When is the best time to call Lebanon?
Call between 8:00 and 22:00 in Lebanon. Most of the year: 7 hours behind Sydney. January 1 to March 29: 9 hours behind Sydney. March 29 to April 5: 8 hours behind Sydney. October 4 to October 25: 8 hours behind Sydney. October 25 to December 31: 9 hours behind Sydney
How do I call Lebanon from Australia? Is it an international call to Lebanon?
Dial 0011 961, then the number. From a mobile, +961 works too