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Lebanon

Lebanon country code: +961

To call Lebanon from abroad, dial +961 and then the local number. If the local number starts with 0, drop that 0.

How to dial Lebanon

  1. 1. Start with +961. On a mobile, hold 0 for +. On a landline, dial your exit code first (00 in most countries, 011 from the US and Canada).
  2. 2. Adjust the local number. If the local number starts with 0, drop that 0.
  3. 3. Dial the rest. Or skip the formatting: pick Lebanonin Kitaphone's dialer and it adds +961 for you.

Dialing examples

Mobile
71 123 456 → +961 71 123 456
Landline
Dial the area code without its leading 0, then the number.

Lebanon at a glance

Country code
+961
Main language
Arabic
Time zone
UTC+2 in January, UTC+3 in July
Kitaphone rate
$0.23/min landline · $0.51/min mobile
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Questions about calling Lebanon

What is the country code for Lebanon?
+961. From outside Lebanon, dial +961 and then the local number. If the local number starts with 0, drop that 0.
How do I dial a mobile number in Lebanon from abroad?
Write it in international form: 71 123 456 becomes +961 71 123 456.
Do I drop the leading 0 when calling Lebanon?
Only if the number starts with 0. Mobile numbers in Lebanon are written without it; where a number does start with 0, leave it out after +961.
What time zone is Lebanon in?
UTC+2 in January, UTC+3 in July. Check the local time before you call.
What language is spoken in Lebanon?
The main language is Arabic.
How much does it cost to call Lebanon?
$0.23 per minute to landlines and $0.51 per minute to mobiles, billed in whole minutes from prepaid credit. No subscription and no connection fee.
Does the person in Lebanon need an app?
No. Kitaphone calls the ordinary phone network, so the call arrives on their normal mobile or landline. They need no app, no account and no internet connection.

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