Liberia +231
To call Liberia from abroad, dial your exit code (or +), then 231, then the local number without its leading 0. Written in full: +231 77 012 3456.
The country calling code for Liberia is +231. A number starting +231 or 00231 is a call to or from Liberia. From abroad: +231 77 012 3456.
To call Liberia from abroad, dial your exit code (or +), then 231, then the local number without its leading 0. The +231 code identifies the country; the following digits identify the line (landline or mobile).
How to call Liberia from abroad
011 231 77 012 345600 231 77 012 34560011 231 77 012 3456+231 77 012 345677 012 3456 is a real-format Liberia mobile number (example from the ITU-T numbering plan): replace it with the number you were given, without its leading 0.
Liberia area codes
In Liberia, landlines usually include an area code after +231 (without its leading 0). Mobiles have no area code.
Number format
021 234 567from abroad+231 21 234 567077 012 3456from abroad+231 77 012 3456Landline numbers in Liberia have 8 digits after the country code; mobile numbers have 7 or 9 digits. The national prefix 0 is only dialled inside the country — drop it after +231.
Calling abroad from Liberia
To call another country from Liberia, dial the exit code 00 (or + on a mobile), then the country code, then the number. From Liberia to the United States, for example: 00 1 201 555 0123.
A Liberia number in international format is written +231 …. 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 Liberia
With internet on both ends, apps like WhatsApp, Signal or FaceTime call Liberia 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 +231?
Liberia has the country calling code +231.
How do I call Liberia from the United States?
Dial 011, then 231, then the local number without its leading 0 — for example 011 77 012 3456.
What does +231 mean?
It is the international dialing code for Liberia. The + stands for your exit code (00 in much of the world, 011 in North America).
Is +231 mobile or landline?
The +231 code identifies the country, not the line type; Liberia 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 Liberia
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. Liberia has 4 network operators with their own infrastructure:
| Network | MCC-MNC | Technologies | Subscribers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lonestar Cell MTNMTN (60%) | 618-01 | 2G · 3G · 4G | 1.30 MSep 2014 |
| OrangeOrange Côte d'Ivoire(formerly owned by Cellcom Telecommunications) | 618-07 | 2G · 3G · 4G | 1.00 Mend 2013 |
| NovafoneComium Services BVI | 618-04 | 2G · 3G | 0.24 Mend 2013 |
| LTC MobileLiberia Telecommunications Corporation | — | — | 0.01 Mstill active |
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.