This is the telephone area code for Hamra and greater Beirut, Lebanon.
How to Call Hamra from Overseas
- Dial your country's exit code (International Access Code)
- Dial 961 (Lebanon country code)
- Dial the area code (1 - without the leading 0)
- Dial the local phone number
Example: Calling Hamra from France
00 961 1 765 432
Where:
00 = France exit code
961 = Lebanon country code
1 = Hamra/Beirut area code (01 without the 0)
765 432 = Local Hamra phone number (7 digits)
Quick Facts
Hamra Area Code Coverage
The 1 area code covers Hamra and key districts in western and central Beirut:
Hamra District
Hamra Street, American University of Beirut (AUB), Ras Beirut
West Beirut
Manara, Raouché, Corniche area
Central Beirut
Bliss Street, Clemenceau, Museum District
North Hamra
Partial coverage of Minet El Hosn, Downtown access
South Hamra
Border with Ain El Mreisseh, Quarantine area
Greater Beirut West
Kantari, Furn El Chebbak (partial), Verdun (edge)
Major Lebanon Area Codes
Common Exit Codes for Calling Lebanon
When calling Hamra from these countries, use these exit codes:
United States
011
Australia
0011
European Union
00
Japan
010
China
00
Canada
011