Libya country code
+218 is the country code of Libya. From the US, dial 011 218 91 2345678; from a mobile phone, dial +218 91 2345678.
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How to dial Libya
Dial the exit code of the country you are calling from, then 218 without the plus sign, then the local number. Exit codes from ten large calling countries:
The example is a mobile number in Libya, written locally as 091-2345678. Leave out the leading 0 when you dial it with the country code.
Time in Libya and the best time to call
Libya 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).
Libya does not change its clocks for daylight saving, so the offset stays UTC+2 all year.
Business hours in Libya run 09:00–18:00 local time on working days. On other clocks that is:
The weekend in Libya is Friday and Saturday.
How numbers in Libya are built
A number in Libya is the country code +218 followed by a national number of 9 digits. The trunk prefix, where there is one, is dropped after the code.
Written locally as 091-2345678, an example mobile number in Libya is dialed as +218 91 2345678 from abroad.
To call out of Libya, 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 +218 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 +218 number isn't proof that the person is in Libya.
- 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 Libya 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 Libya?
The country code for Libya is +218. From abroad, dial your exit code (00 from most countries, 011 from the US and Canada), then +218 without the plus sign, then the local number. Written locally as 091-2345678, an example mobile number in Libya is dialed as +218 91 2345678 from abroad.
What's the exit code to dial Libya from a mobile?
On a mobile phone you can skip exit codes altogether: type +218 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 Libya?
Yes. Leave out the leading 0 after the country code: dial +218, then the rest of the number.
What time is it in Libya, and when is a good time to call?
Libya 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 Libya?
A number in Libya has 9 digits after the country code +218, not counting a leading trunk digit.
How much does it cost to call Libya?
With QuikRing a call to Libya costs $0.98/min to a mobile and $0.88/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 +218?
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.