How to call Lebanon from the USA & Canada:

011 - 961 - phone number

* Use also to TEXT Lebanese numbers. ** 011961 and +961 often work interchangeably from cell phones.

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Current time in Lebanon: 7:06 PM, April 25, 2024

Calling Lebanon explained:

  • 011 - international prefix; dial first when calling abroad from the US or Canada
  • 961 - Country Code for Lebanon
  • Phone Number (remove initial 0): 7 to 8 digits for both fixed and mobile numbers
  • example call from the United States or from Canada to a landline in Beirut: 011 961 1 ??? ???

Cell phone numbers:

  • geographic area codes not needed to reach Lebanese cell phones
  • dialing format valid for calls and text messages: 011 961 3 ??? ??? or 7? ??? ??? or 8? ??? ???

Area codes:

Landline numbers only!
Beirut 1, 21 Marjayoun, Nabatiyeh, Sidon, Tyre 7, 27
Baabdat, Bickfaya, Jdeideh 4, 24 Baalbeck, Mashghara, Rayack, Zahle 8, 28
Aley, Baabda, Bhamdoun, Hammana 5, 25 Byblos,Ghazir, Jounieh, Qartaba 9, 29
Tripoli, Zgharta 6, 26    

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