Lebanon country code
+961 is the country code of Lebanon. From the US, dial 011 961 71 123 456; from a mobile phone, dial +961 71 123 456.
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How to dial Lebanon
Dial the exit code of the country you are calling from, then 961 without the plus sign, then the local number. Exit codes from ten large calling countries:
The example is a mobile number in Lebanon, written locally as 71 123 456. Leave out the leading 0 of a landline number; mobile numbers like this one have none.
Time in Lebanon and the best time to call
Lebanon is on UTC+2. Compared with New York its clock is +7 h, with London +2 h and with Dubai -2 h (today's offsets, daylight saving included).
Lebanon changes its clocks for daylight saving, so its offset moves between UTC+2 and UTC+3 during the year.
Business hours in Lebanon run 09:00–18:00 local time on working days. On other clocks that is:
The weekend in Lebanon is Saturday and Sunday.
How numbers in Lebanon are built
A number in Lebanon is the country code +961 followed by a national number of 7 or 8 digits. The trunk prefix, where there is one, is dropped after the code.
Written locally as 71 123 456, an example mobile number in Lebanon is dialed as +961 71 123 456 from abroad.
To call out of Lebanon, dial 00, then the other country's code and number. On a mobile phone you can type + instead of 00.
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A call or message from +961 you don't recognize
The country code shows which country's numbering plan a number is registered in. It doesn't show who is calling, and caller IDs can be spoofed, so a +961 number isn't proof that the person is in Lebanon.
- Don't call back an unfamiliar international number, especially after a single ring. A missed call that tempts you to return it is a known callback trap, and a call to a premium-rate number can cost far more than a normal one.
- Never share verification codes, passwords or card details with someone who contacts you unprompted, whichever country the number appears to be from.
- If calls or messages keep coming, block the number and report it through your mobile carrier.
- Most calls from Lebanon are ordinary calls from family, friends, colleagues and businesses. If you are expecting one, save the number once the person has confirmed it.
Frequently asked questions
What is the country code for Lebanon?
The country code for Lebanon is +961. From abroad, dial your exit code (00 from most countries, 011 from the US and Canada), then +961 without the plus sign, then the local number. Written locally as 71 123 456, an example mobile number in Lebanon is dialed as +961 71 123 456 from abroad.
What's the exit code to dial Lebanon from a mobile?
On a mobile phone you can skip exit codes altogether: type +961 and then the local number. From a landline, dial 011 from the US or Canada, 00 from the UK and most of Europe, or your own country's exit code first.
Do I need to drop the leading 0 when dialing Lebanon?
Only for a landline: leave out its leading 0 after +961. Mobile numbers such as 71 123 456 are written without it.
What time is it in Lebanon, and when is a good time to call?
Lebanon is on UTC+2. Business hours there (09:00–18:00) are 07:00–16:00 UTC, 02:00–11:00 in New York and 07:00–16:00 in London.
How many digits is a phone number in Lebanon?
A number in Lebanon has 7 or 8 digits after the country code +961, not counting a leading trunk digit.
How much does it cost to call Lebanon?
With QuikRing a call to Lebanon costs $0.45/min to a mobile and $0.24/min to a landline, charged per started minute. You call from your browser, so there is no SIM card, roaming plan or app to set up.
Who is calling me from +961?
The code shows which country's numbering plan a number belongs to, not who is calling, and caller IDs can be spoofed. Don't call back an unknown number, block it if it keeps calling, and report it through your mobile carrier.