Libya +218
To call Libya from abroad, dial your exit code (or +), then 218, then the local number without its leading 0. Written in full: +218 91-2345678.
The country calling code for Libya is +218. A number starting +218 or 00218 is a call to or from Libya. From abroad: +218 91-2345678.
To call Libya from abroad, dial your exit code (or +), then 218, then the local number without its leading 0. The +218 code identifies the country; the following digits identify the line (landline or mobile).
How to call Libya from abroad
011 218 91-234567800 218 91-23456780011 218 91-2345678+218 91-234567891-2345678 is a real-format Libya mobile number (example from the ITU-T numbering plan): replace it with the number you were given, without its leading 0.
Libya area codes
In Libya, landlines usually include an area code after +218 (without its leading 0). Mobiles have no area code.
Number format
021-2345678from abroad+218 21-2345678091-2345678from abroad+218 91-2345678Landline numbers in Libya have 9 digits after the country code; mobile numbers have 9 digits. The national prefix 0 is only dialled inside the country — drop it after +218.
Calling abroad from Libya
To call another country from Libya, dial the exit code 00 (or + on a mobile), then the country code, then the number. From Libya to the United States, for example: 00 1 201 555 0123.
A Libya number in international format is written +218 …. 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 Libya
With internet on both ends, apps like WhatsApp, Signal or FaceTime call Libya 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 +218?
Libya has the country calling code +218.
How do I call Libya from the United States?
Dial 011, then 218, then the local number without its leading 0 — for example 011 91-2345678.
What does +218 mean?
It is the international dialing code for Libya. The + stands for your exit code (00 in much of the world, 011 in North America).
Is +218 mobile or landline?
The +218 code identifies the country, not the line type; Libya 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 Libya
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. Libya has 2 network operators with their own infrastructure:
| Network | MCC-MNC | Technologies | Subscribers |
|---|---|---|---|
| LibyanaState-owned via LPTIC | 606-00 | 2G · 3G · 4G | 6.30 MDecember 2019 |
| Almadar AljadidState-owned via LPTIC | — | — | 5.00 MDecember 2019 |
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.