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.
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.
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
011 218 91-234567800 218 91-23456780011 218 91-2345678+218 91-234567891-2345678 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
021-2345678from abroad+218 21-2345678091-2345678from abroad+218 91-2345678Landline 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.
Owned by State-owned via LPTIC
Owned by State-owned via LPTIC
- 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
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.
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