How much does it cost to call Lebanon from the US?

With InternationalCall, calls to Lebanon cost $0.21/min. Traditional carriers charge $1.50-3.00/min plus connection fees.

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🇱🇧 How to Call Lebanon from US

Q: How do I call Lebanon from the US?

From a US phone, dial 011 + 961 + local number. From a US cell phone, you can also use +961 + local number.

Q: What is the country code for Lebanon?

The country code for Lebanon is +961. When calling from the US, dial 011 first as the exit code.

Complete guide to calling Lebanon from the United States. Learn the dialing format, country code, and how to save up to 95% on your calls.

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Quick Reference: Dial Lebanon

US From US Landline

011 + 961 + number

011 is the US exit code

From US Cell Phone

+961 + number

+ replaces exit code on mobile

🇱🇧 Lebanon Country Code: +961

Step-by-Step: How to Call Lebanon

Follow these steps to dial Lebanon from any US phone

Dial the US Exit Code: 011

This tells your phone carrier you're making an international call. From a cell phone, you can press and hold 0 to get the + symbol instead.

Dial Lebanon's Country Code: 961

This routes your call to Lebanon. Every country has a unique code - Lebanon's is +961.

Dial the Local Number

Enter the full local number including any area or city code. Don't include the leading 0 if the local format uses one.

Example: Calling Lebanon

Let's call a Lebanon number: 12345678

US From US landline:

011-961-12345678

From US cell phone:

+96112345678

Breakdown: 011 (US exit code) + 961 (Lebanon code) + 12345678 (local number)

Lebanon Phone Number Format

Understanding Lebanon phone numbers

Country Code +961

ISO Code LB

Number Length 7-8 digits

Mobile Prefixes 3, 70, 71, 76, 78, 79, 81

Trunk Prefix 0 (drop when calling from abroad)

International Format +961 XX XXXX XXXX

From US Format 011-961-XX-XXXX-XXXX

Emergency Number 112

Note: Drop the leading 0 when calling from abroad. Lebanese mobile numbers start with 03, 70, 71, 76, 78, 79, or 81. Internationally, dial +961 followed by the number without the 0. Mobile example: 03-123-456 becomes +961-3-123456. Beirut landlines: +961-1-XXXXXX.

Lebanon Quick Facts

Capital

Beirut

Language

Arabic, French

Currency

LBP

Timezone

UTC+2

Tips for Calling Lebanon

Lebanon is 7 hours ahead of US Eastern Time. Lebanese culture is warm and social — phone conversations tend to be lengthy and personal. Business hours vary but are typically 8 AM to 5 PM, Monday through Friday, with some businesses working Saturday mornings. The diaspora connection means many Lebanese are accustomed to international calls at various hours.

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Calling Lebanon FAQ

How do I call Lebanon from the US?

From a US phone, dial 011 + 961 + local number. From a US cell phone, you can also dial +961 + local number using the + symbol.

What is the country code for Lebanon?

The country code for Lebanon is +961. When dialing from the US, use 011 as the exit code before the country code.

What does 011 mean when calling internationally?

011 is the US international access code (exit code). It tells your phone carrier that you're placing an international call. Different countries have different exit codes - for example, the UK uses 00.

How much does it cost to call Lebanon?

With InternationalCall, calls to Lebanon cost $0.21/min for mobile and $0.21/min for landline. Traditional carriers charge $1.50-3.00/min plus connection fees.