How to call Lebanon from the US
- 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 the US
How to make a call to Lebanon from the US: dial the exit code, the country code, and the number. Drop the leading 0: 011 961 is followed by a 7-digit number or an 8-digit number.
- 011The US 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
Add the area code after 961
When calling Lebanon from the USA, dial the code of the region, then the local number.
- Beirut011 961 1
- Metn011 961 4
- Chouf011 961 5
- South Lebanon011 961 7
Calling Lebanon cell phones from a US mobile
For a call to Lebanon from the USA, type + instead of 011, and the phone adds the exit code.
- Hold 0 until + appears
- Dial 961
- Dial the number
Check the time difference
Lebanon is 6 hours or 7 hours ahead of New York, because daylight saving time changes the gap. How do I call Lebanon from the USA at a good hour? Use the clocks above.
Calling Lebanon from the US without an international plan
Suparelay calls Lebanon for $0.22/min from your browser, with no plan. Without one, carriers in the US charge up to $4.00/min. No carrier in the US that we checked includes Lebanon in a plan, so each one needs an add-on.
| Carrier | Per minute |
|---|---|
SuparelayNo plan neededUp to 18× cheaper | $0.22 landline$0.42 mobile |
 | $4.00 + tax$0.30 + tax with plan |
 | $3.00 + tax$0.34 + tax with plan |
 | $2.49 + tax |
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 ahead of New York
- March 8 to March 29: 6 hours ahead of New York
- October 25 to November 1: 6 hours ahead of New York
- Daylight saving time
- Clocks change twice a year
Why a call to Lebanon fails
AT&T bills Wi-Fi calls abroad at long-distance rates
An AT&T Wi-Fi call to an international number uses international long distance rates. The Wi-Fi connection does not make the call cheaper.
AT&T, Wi-Fi CallingFrom 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 the USA cell phone or mobile?
Dial +961, then the number. It works from any mobile in the US
Are calls to Lebanon included in the USA phone plans?
Not on most plans. No carrier in the US that we checked includes Lebanon in a plan
How much does it cost to call Lebanon from the USA?
With no plan, carriers in the US charge up to $4.00 a minute. Suparelay charges each started minute, from your browser
How to call Beirut from the USA?
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 the USA for free, and is there a free call to Lebanon?
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 the USA 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 the USA?
From a landline in the US, dial 011 961, 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 ahead of New York. March 8 to March 29: 6 hours ahead of New York. October 25 to November 1: 6 hours ahead of New York
How to dial Lebanon from the USA for an international call to Lebanon?
Dial 011 961, then the number. From a mobile, +961 works too