How to call Libya from the US
- From mobile
- +218 xx xxxxxxx
- From landline
- 011 218 xx xxxxxxx
From $0.83/min in your browser, no plan needed
How to dial Libya from the US
How to make a call to Libya from the US: dial the exit code, the country code, and the number. Every Libyan number has 9 digits, so a 0 at the start of the number after 218 is never dialed.
- 011The US exit code
- 218Country code of Libya
- 21Tripoli
- xxx xxxxLocal number
- From a mobile: +218 xx xxxxxxx
Paste or type a number here to see how to dial it from anywhere
Example: +218 21 2345678
- Mobile
- +218 21 2345678
- Landline
- 011 218 21 2345678
Main area codes in Libya
The area code comes right after 218, then the local number
- Tripoli011 21821then 7 digits
- Benghazi011 21861then 7 digits
- Misratah011 21851then 7 digits
- Zliten011 21852then 7 digits
- Al Khums011 21831then 7 digits
- Az Zāwīyah011 21823then 7 digits
- Sabha011 21871then 7 digits
- Al Ajaylat011 21828then 7 digits
Before you call Libya
Reach cities not listed above
Each city code goes right after 218, then 7 digits.
- Darnah011 218 81
- Sirte011 218 54
- Al Bayḑā’011 218 84
Drop the 0 after 218
A call to Libya from the USA fails when the number keeps a leading 0.
- Fails
- 011 218 0 21 xxx xxxx
- Works
- 011 218 21 xxx xxxx
Save Libyan contacts with +218
Calling Libya from the USA works from a mobile with +218 and 9 digits. Calling Libya cell phones takes the same digits.
Calling Libya from the US without an international plan
Suparelay calls Libya for $0.85/min from your browser, with no plan. Without one, carriers in the US charge up to $4.00/min. No US carrier that we checked includes Libya in a plan, so each one needs its calling add-on for this route.
| Carrier | Per minute |
|---|---|
SuparelayNo plan neededUp to 4× cheaper | $0.85 landline$0.83 mobile |
 | $4.00 + tax$0.75 + tax with plan |
 | $3.00 + tax$0.98 + tax with plan |
 | $2.49 + tax$0.98 landline · $1.02 mobile + tax with plan |
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 New York is 6 or 7 hours, set by the US clock changes.
- Time difference
- March to November: 6 hours ahead of New York
- November to March: 7 hours ahead of New York
- Daylight saving time
- None, the clocks never change
Why a call to Libya 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 Libya also fails when
- The 0 is still in the number
- The exit code is wrong for your country
Questions
How to call Libya from the USA on a cell phone or mobile?
Dial +218, then the number. It works from any mobile in the US
Are calls to Libya included in the USA phone plans?
Not on most plans. No carrier in the US that we checked includes Libya in a plan
How much does it cost to call Libya 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 Tripoli from the USA?
For Tripoli, dial 011 218 21, then the 7-digit local number
How do I call Libya from the USA? How to dial Libya from the USA?
Dial 011 218, then the 9-digit number. From a mobile, +218 works too
Do I need to dial 011 to call Libya?
From a landline, yes: dial 011, then 218. From a mobile, type + instead, and the phone adds the exit code
How do I dial a +218 number?
Press and hold 0 until + appears, then dial 218 and the 9-digit number
Can I call Libya on my iPhone?
Yes. In the Phone app, press and hold 0 for +, then dial 218 and the 9-digit number. Your plan must allow calls to Libya
Why isn't my call going through to Libya?
The usual causes: the 0 is still in the number and the exit code is wrong for your country. Each one is listed above, with a link to its fix
How to call Libya from the USA for free? Is there a free call to Libya?
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 Libya from the USA on WhatsApp? What is the best way to call Libya from the US?
WhatsApp and FaceTime call for free, but only someone with the same app. To ring a landline or a phone in Libya without the app, use your phone plan, a calling service, or Suparelay
How to call Libya landline from the USA?
From a landline in the US, dial 011 218, then the 9-digit number
When is the best time to call Libya?
Call between 8:00 and 22:00 in Libya. March to November: 6 hours ahead of New York. November to March: 7 hours ahead of New York