Try: "Beirut", "1", "Tripoli", or "Sidon"
This is the international dialing code for Lebanon.
How to Call Lebanon from Abroad
- Dial your country's exit code (International Access Code)
- Dial 961 (Lebanon country code)
- Dial the area code (without the leading 0)
- Dial the 6-7 digit phone number
Example: Calling Beirut from the UK
00 961 1 123 456
Where:
00 = UK exit code
961 = Lebanon country code
1 = Beirut area code (without leading 0)
123 456 = Local phone number (6-7 digits)
Quick Facts
Major Lebanese Area Codes by Region
Major Lebanese Cities
Beirut
Capital • Area Code: 01
Tripoli
Northern City • Area Code: 06
Sidon (Saida)
Southern Port • Area Code: 07
Tyre (Sour)
Ancient City • Area Code: 07
Zahle
Bekaa Valley • Area Code: 08
Jounieh
Coastal City • Area Code: 09
Common Exit Codes by Country
When calling Lebanon from these countries, use these exit codes:
United Kingdom
00
United States
011
France
00
Syria
00
Jordan
00
Egypt
00
Lebanese Mobile Network Prefixes
Touch (Zain)
70, 71, 76, 78, 79
Alfa (Orascom)
03, 70, 71, 76, 78, 79
OGERO (Landline)
Fixed line operator
Toll-Free
1111, 1122
Premium Services
1212, 1313
Emergency Services
112, 140, 175
Important Notes for Calling Lebanon
Mobile Numbers
Start with 03, 70, 71, 76, 78, 79
Toll-Free
Start with 1111, 1122
Emergency
112 (All emergencies), 140 (Police), 175 (Fire)
Directory Assistance
120, 121
National Prefix
0 (used within Lebanon)
Fixed Line Format
6-7 digits after area code
Lebanese Governorates
Beirut
Capital City • Code: 01
Mount Lebanon
Metropolitan Area • Codes: 04, 05, 09
North Lebanon
Tripoli Region • Code: 06
South Lebanon
Sidon & Tyre • Code: 07
Bekaa
Zahle & Valley • Code: 08
Nabatieh
Southern Region • Code: 07
Baalbek-Hermel
Eastern Region • Code: 08
Akkari
Northernmost • Code: 06
Lebanese Tourist Destinations
Beirut
Capital City • Code: 01
Byblos (Jbeil)
Ancient Port • Code: 09
Baalbek
Roman Ruins • Code: 08
Jeita Grotto
Limestone Caves • Near Beirut
Harissa
Marian Shrine • Code: 09
Cedars of God
Ancient Forest • Code: 06