ISO
LB / LBN
Lebanon
+961
Capital
Beirut
Continent
Asia
Timezone
UTC+2
Currency
LBP
Scam risk
MEDIUM
Population
6,825,445 · Arabic
🕐 Current time in Lebanon
UTC+2
Beirut
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UTC+2
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Common formats for +961
The country code for Lebanon can be written several ways. All refer to the same code.
+961- international E.164 format (with plus sign)961- digits only (often typed in search)00961- with European exit code (00)011 961- with US exit code (011)00 961 XX XXX XXX- full landline example+961 XX XXX XXX- full mobile example
How to dial
From the United States →
011 + 961 + area + number
Landline:
00 961 XX XXX XXX · Mobile: +961 XX XXX XXXFrom Europe →
00 + 961 + area + number
Exit code from your country, then 961, then the local number (drop the leading
0 trunk prefix).From specific countries
| From | Landline | Mobile |
|---|---|---|
United States
|
011 961 XX XXX XXX |
+961 XX XXX XXX |
United Kingdom
|
00 961 XX XXX XXX |
+961 XX XXX XXX |
Australia
|
0011 961 XX XXX XXX |
+961 XX XXX XXX |
Canada
|
011 961 XX XXX XXX |
+961 XX XXX XXX |
India
|
00 961 XX XXX XXX |
+961 XX XXX XXX |
Area codes
| Code | City / Region |
|---|---|
21 |
Beirut |
24 |
Metn |
25 |
Chouf |
26 |
North Lebanon |
27 |
South Lebanon |
28 |
Bekaa |
29 |
Jbeil & Keserwan |
Scam Risk: MEDIUM
Some impersonation and wangiri scams.
Common scam types from +961
- Impersonation
- Wangiri
What to do
- Be cautious with unexpected calls from +961
- Verify the caller's identity before sharing personal information
- Report suspicious calls to your carrier
FAQ
What country has the code +961?
The country code +961 belongs to Lebanon.
Is +961 a scam?
+961 is the legitimate country code for Lebanon. The scam risk level is medium. Some impersonation and wangiri scams.
How to call Lebanon from the US?
From a US landline: dial 011 + 961 + local number. From a US cell: dial +961 + local number.
