Lebanon +961
To call Lebanon from abroad, dial your exit code (or +), then 961, then the local number without its leading 0. Written in full: +961 71 123 456.
The country calling code for Lebanon is +961. A number starting +961 or 00961 is a call to or from Lebanon. From abroad: +961 71 123 456.
To call Lebanon from abroad, dial your exit code (or +), then 961, then the local number without its leading 0. The +961 code identifies the country; the following digits identify the line (landline or mobile).
How to call Lebanon from abroad
011 961 71 123 45600 961 71 123 4560011 961 71 123 456+961 71 123 45671 123 456 is a real-format Lebanon mobile number (example from the ITU-T numbering plan): replace it with the number you were given, without its leading 0.
Lebanon area codes
In Lebanon, landlines usually include an area code after +961 (without its leading 0). Mobiles have no area code.
Number format
01 123 456from abroad+961 1 123 456071 123 456from abroad+961 71 123 456Landline numbers in Lebanon have 7 or 8 digits after the country code; mobile numbers have 7 or 8 digits. The national prefix 0 is only dialled inside the country — drop it after +961.
Calling abroad from Lebanon
To call another country from Lebanon, dial the exit code 00 (or + on a mobile), then the country code, then the number. From Lebanon to the United States, for example: 00 1 201 555 0123.
A Lebanon number in international format is written +961 …. The + stands for the exit prefix (00 in much of the world, 011 in North America). Switching to international format, drop the leading 0.
Cheapest ways to call Lebanon
With internet on both ends, apps like WhatsApp, Signal or FaceTime call Lebanon for free. To reach a number without an app, VoIP services are usually cheaper than your operator’s international rate.
Frequently asked questions
What country has the code +961?
Lebanon has the country calling code +961.
How do I call Lebanon from the United States?
Dial 011, then 961, then the local number without its leading 0 — for example 011 71 123 456.
What does +961 mean?
It is the international dialing code for Lebanon. The + stands for your exit code (00 in much of the world, 011 in North America).
Is +961 mobile or landline?
The +961 code identifies the country, not the line type; Lebanon landlines and mobiles share it.
A country code covers a whole nation; the full number depends on the city and operator.
Mobile network codes in Lebanon
Every mobile network is identified by a mobile country code (MCC) and a mobile network code (MNC). They appear on your phone when it roams, in SIM settings and in any network lookup. Lebanon has 2 network operators with their own infrastructure:
| Network | MCC-MNC | Technologies | Subscribers |
|---|---|---|---|
| touchgovernment - Managed by Ministry of Telecom | 415-03 | 2G · 3G · 4G | 2.40 MSep 2014 |
| Alfagovernment - Managed by Ministry of Telecom | 415-01 | 2G · 3G · 4G | 1.80 M2014 |
A struck-through generation has been switched off on that network. MCC-MNC: ITU-T E.212 codes as listed on Wikipedia.
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Source: Wikipedia — lists of mobile network operators, mobile network codes, 2G and 3G phase-out, mobile number portability (CC BY-SA 4.0). Subscriber counts as published by each operator or regulator at the date shown.