How to call Lebanon from Canada
- From mobile
- +961 x xxx xxx
- From landline
- 011 961 x xxx xxx
From $0.22/min in your browser, no plan needed
How to dial Lebanon from Canada
How to make a call to Lebanon from Canada: dial the exit code, the country code, and the number. After 961, a Lebanese number is a 7-digit number or has 8 digits, and you drop a leading 0.
- 011Canada exit code
- 961Country code of Lebanon
- x xxx xxxThe number, area code first
- 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
- 011 961 1 123 456
Main area codes in Lebanon
The area code comes right after 961, then the local number
- Beirut011 9611then the local number
- Metn011 9614then the local number
- Chouf011 9615then the local number
- North Lebanon011 9616then the local number
- South Lebanon011 9617then the local number
- Bekaa011 9618then the local number
- Jbeil and Keserwan011 9619then the local number
Before you call Lebanon
Dial Beirut without the plus
From a landline, the exit code replaces the plus. Typing both is a common reason a call fails.
- Fails
- +011 961 1
- Works
- 011 961 1
Calling Lebanon cell phones with +961
A contact saved with +961 works from a Canadian mobile with no exit code.
- Hold 0 until + appears
- Dial 961
- Dial the number
Calling Lebanon from Canada without an international plan
Suparelay calls Lebanon for $0.22/min from your browser, with no plan. Without one, carriers in Canada charge up to $2.81/min. No carrier in Canada that we checked includes Lebanon in a plan, so each one needs an add-on or charges per minute.
| Carrier | Per minute |
|---|---|
SuparelayNo plan neededUp to 12× cheaper | $0.22 landline$0.42 mobile |
 | $2.11 + tax$0.39 + tax with plan |
 | $1.76 + tax$0.18 + tax with plan |
 | $2.81 + tax$0.18 + tax with plan |
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. The time difference to Toronto is 6 or 7 hours, so check the clock when daylight saving time changes.
- Time difference
- Most of the year: 7 hours ahead of Toronto
- March 8 to March 29: 6 hours ahead of Toronto
- October 25 to November 1: 6 hours ahead of Toronto
- Daylight saving time
- Clocks change twice a year
Why a call to Lebanon fails
Bell can block calls abroad
A Bell Mobility line can have an international calling restriction. Remove it in your long distance add-ons in MyBell before you call abroad.
Bell, What are Bell Mobility's long distance rates?From 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 a Canada cell phone or mobile?
Dial +961, then the number. It works from any mobile in Canada
Are calls to Lebanon included in Canada phone plans?
Not on most plans. No carrier in Canada that we checked includes Lebanon in a plan
How much does it cost to call Lebanon from Canada?
With no plan, carriers in Canada charge up to $2.81 a minute. Suparelay charges each started minute, from your browser
How to call Beirut from Canada?
For Beirut, dial 011 961 1, then the local number
Do I need to dial 011 to call Lebanon?
From a landline, yes: dial 011, 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 call Lebanon from Canada for free?
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 to call Lebanon from Canada 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 Canada?
From a landline in Canada, dial 011 961, then the number
How do I call Lebanon from Canada with an international call to Lebanon?
Dial 011 961, then the number. From a mobile, +961 works too
When is the best time to call Lebanon?
Call between 8:00 and 22:00 in Lebanon. Most of the year: 7 hours ahead of Toronto. March 8 to March 29: 6 hours ahead of Toronto. October 25 to November 1: 6 hours ahead of Toronto