Lebanon Dialing Code (+961)
The country calling code for Lebanon is +961. Type a local number below to get its international form, and see how to dial Lebanon from anywhere.
Type a local Lebanon phone number to see its international form.
Note Drop the leading 0 of the area code when dialling from abroad: +961 1 123 456.
How to dial Lebanon
The + in +961 stands for your local exit code (011 in the US and Canada, 00 across most of Europe, 00 in Lebanon itself). Any GSM mobile lets you dial the + directly.
Lebanon dialing reference
| Country calling code | +961 |
| ISO country code | LB |
| Region | Middle East & Africa |
| Trunk prefix | 0 |
| Exit / IDD code (from Lebanon) | 00 |
| Example number | 01 123 456 |
| International format | +961 1123456 |
Calling Lebanon step by step
- 01 Start with your exit code — 011 in the US and Canada, 00 in the UK and Europe, or + on any mobile.
- 02 Dial the Lebanon country code 961.
- 03 Add the local number without its leading 0 trunk prefix — e.g. 1123456.
Frequently asked questions
What is the country code for Lebanon?
The country calling code for Lebanon is +961 (ISO code LB). You dial it after your own country's exit code — or type + on a mobile — before the local number.
How do I call Lebanon from the US?
From the United States, dial 011 (the US exit code), then 961 (the Lebanon country code), then the local number without its trunk prefix. For example: 011 961 1123456.
How do I call Lebanon from the UK or Europe?
From the UK and most of Europe, dial 00 (the exit code), then 961, then the local number. For example: 00 961 1123456. On any mobile you can dial +961 1123456 instead.
What is the format of a Lebanon phone number?
A typical Lebanon number looks like 01 123 456. Drop the leading 0 of the area code when dialling from abroad: +961 1 123 456.