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Libya +218

To call Libya from abroad, dial your exit code (or +), then 218, then the local number without its leading 0. In full: +218 91-2345678.

CapitalTripolis Dialing zone2 — Africa Local time06:50 UTC+2 Exit code from Libya00
Quick answer

The country calling code for Libya is +218. A number starting +218 or 00218 is a call to or from Libya. From abroad: +218 91-2345678.

Country code+218
CapitalTripolis
ContinentAfrica
Time zoneAfrica/Tripoli
Language"Arabic
CurrencyDinar
Emergency190 / 191 / 193
Exit code00
Trunk prefix0
Population6,678,567

To call Libya from abroad, dial your exit code (or +), then 218, then the local number without its leading 0. The +218 code identifies the country; the following digits identify the line (landline or mobile).

How to call Libya from abroad

From the US / Canada011 218 91-2345678
From the UK & Europe00 218 91-2345678
From Australia0011 218 91-2345678
From any mobile+218 91-2345678

91-2345678 is a real-format Libya mobile number (example from the ITU-T numbering plan): replace it with the number you were given, without its leading 0.

Libya area codes

In Libya, landlines usually include an area code after +218 (without its leading 0). Mobiles have no area code.

Number format

Landline, written locally021-2345678from abroad+218 21-2345678
Mobile, written locally091-2345678from abroad+218 91-2345678

Landline numbers in Libya have 9 digits after the country code; mobile numbers have 9 digits. The national prefix 0 is only dialled inside the country — drop it after +218.

Calling abroad from Libya

To call another country from Libya, dial the exit code 00 (or + on a mobile), then the country code, then the number. From Libya to the United States, for example: 00 1 201 555 0123.

A Libya number in international format is written +218 …. The + stands for the exit prefix (00 in much of the world, 011 in North America). Switching to international format, drop the leading 0.

Cheapest ways to call Libya

With internet on both ends, apps like WhatsApp, Signal or FaceTime call Libya for free. To reach a number without an app, VoIP services are usually cheaper than your operator’s international rate.

Frequently asked questions

What country has the code +218?

Libya has the country calling code +218.

How do I call Libya from the United States?

Dial 011, then 218, then the local number without its leading 0 — for example 011 91-2345678.

What does +218 mean?

It is the international dialing code for Libya. The + stands for your exit code (00 in much of the world, 011 in North America).

Is +218 mobile or landline?

The +218 code identifies the country, not the line type; Libya landlines and mobiles share it.

A country code covers a whole nation; the full number depends on the city and operator.

Mobile networks in Libya

2 mobile network operators run their own networks in Libya. The largest is Libyana, with about 6.30 million subscribers (December 2019). Pick the one with the best coverage where you will spend most of your time.

Libyana4G3G2G
6.30 M subscribers · December 2019

Owned by State-owned via LPTIC

Almadar Aljadid
5.00 M subscribers · December 2019

Owned by State-owned via LPTIC

Before you travel
  • 4G/5G frequency bands used in Libya: LTE 1800. Most recent smartphones cover them; older or regional models may miss some.

Also available: virtual operators (MVNOs) that rent capacity on these networks — Al-Jeel Phone, Libya Phone.

Operators, subscriber counts, network codes and switch-off dates: Wikipedia (lists of mobile network operators, mobile network codes, 2G/3G phase-out, mobile number portability), licensed CC BY-SA 4.0. Figures come from each operator or regulator at the date shown.

Staying connected in Libya

Mobile subscriptions193 per 100 people2022
Internet users82 % of population2024
Fixed lines16.9 per 100 people2022

With 193 mobile subscriptions per 100 people, almost everyone in Libya has a mobile — a WhatsApp, Signal or FaceTime call is usually the easiest way in. Internet use is high (82 %), so app-to-app calls over Wi-Fi are a safe bet.

Source: World Bank / ITU World Telecommunication indicators (IT.CEL.SETS.P2, IT.NET.USER.ZS, IT.MLT.MAIN.P2), latest available year.

Neighbouring countries

All countries in zone 2 — Africa