Lebanon
Lebanon
+961
ISO
LB / LBN
Capital
Beirut
Continent
Asia
Timezone
UTC+2
Currency
LBP
Scam risk
MEDIUM
Population
6,825,445 · Arabic
🕐 Current time in Lebanon UTC+2
Beirut - 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 XXX
From 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

FromLandlineMobile
United States United States 011 961 XX XXX XXX +961 XX XXX XXX
United Kingdom United Kingdom 00 961 XX XXX XXX +961 XX XXX XXX
Australia Australia 0011 961 XX XXX XXX +961 XX XXX XXX
Canada Canada 011 961 XX XXX XXX +961 XX XXX XXX
India India 00 961 XX XXX XXX +961 XX XXX XXX

Area codes

CodeCity / Region
21 Beirut
24 Metn
25 Chouf
26 North Lebanon
27 South Lebanon
28 Bekaa
29 Jbeil & Keserwan

View all 7 area codes →

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.

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