How to call Libya
- From mobile
- +218 xx xxxxxxx
- From landline
- exit code + 218 xx xxxxxxx
From $0.83/min in your browser, from any country
How to call Libya from another country
The exit code depends on the country you call from. Find yours, then dial the rest
How to dial Libya from abroad
How to make a call to Libya from another country: dial your exit code, the country code, and the number. Each city has its own two-digit area code, such as 21 in Tripoli and 61 in Benghazi.
- 00Exit code
- 218Country code of Libya
- 21Tripoli
- xxx xxxxLocal number
- 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 Libya
Dial a city with its code
Put the two-digit area code right after +218, then the 7 local digits.
- Tripoli+218 21
- Benghazi+218 61
- Misratah+218 51
- Sabha+218 71
Mobile networks by first digits
Every Libyan mobile starts with 9, and the first two digits name the network.
- Al-Madar+218 91 or 93
- Libyana+218 92 or 94
- LibyaPhone+218 95
Save contacts without the 0
Save a Libyan number with +218 and no local 0, so it works from any country.
- Fails
- +218 021 xxx xxxx
- Works
- +218 21 xxx xxxx
How Libya phone numbers work
- Length
- Every Libya number has 9 digits after +218
- Landlines
- Starts with 2, then the area code of the city, from 21 in Tripoli to 26 in Taigura
- Mobiles
- Starts with 9. Al-Madar uses 91 and 93, Libyana uses 92 and 94, and LibyaPhone uses 95
Want to call Libya?
Type the number and call from your browser, with no app and no plan
When to call Libya
The time now in Libya, and the best hours to call. The time difference to Libya changes only when your own country changes its clocks.
- Daylight saving time
- None, the clocks never change
Holidays in Libya
Offices close on these days by law
- Oct23Liberation DayFriday
- Dec24Independence DayThursday
- Feb17Anniversary of the February 17 RevolutionWednesday
- Mar9Eid al-Fitr (estimated)Tuesday
- Mar10Eid al-Fitr (estimated)Wednesday
- Mar11Eid al-Fitr (estimated)Thursday
Why a call to Libya fails
The 0 is still in the number
The 0 at the start of a Libyan number is for calls inside the country. From abroad, leave it out: +218 takes its place.
The exit code is wrong for your country
00 is the exit code from Libya, Europe, and most of the world. From the US and Canada dial 011 instead.
Questions
How do I call Libya from another country?
Dial your exit code, then 218 and the 9-digit number
How do you call Libya from a landline?
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 Libya number from a mobile phone?
Hold the 0 key until + shows, then type 218 and the 9-digit number. It works the same in every country
Which exit code do I dial before 218?
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 a Libya mobile number?
From a mobile in any country, dial +218, then the 9-digit number
Why does my call to Libya not go through?
The usual causes: the 0 is still in the number and the exit code is wrong for your country. Each one is explained above, with its fix
What time is it in Libya now?
Call between 8:00 and 22:00 in Libya. Most of Libya keeps the time of Tripoli. Libya has no daylight saving time
How much does it cost to call Libya?
It depends on where you call from. Many plans in the US and Canada include Libya. From a browser, Suparelay charges each started minute, at the price shown before you call
Is a free call to a Libya mobile number possible?
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 +218 on a phone?
Hold the 0 key until + shows, then type 218 and the 9-digit number. It works the same in every country
Can I make a WhatsApp call to Libya?
Free apps such as WhatsApp ring only people who have them. A landline in Libya needs a phone network: a plan, a calling service, or Suparelay from your browser
How to call to Libya in an international call?
Dial your exit code, then 218 and the 9-digit number
What's the best way to make an online internet call to a Libya number?
Free apps such as WhatsApp ring only people who have them. A landline in Libya needs a phone network: a plan, a calling service, or Suparelay from your browser