+961 country code: Lebanon
+961 is the international calling code of Lebanon. A number that starts with +961 (or 00961) comes from Lebanon.
| Country | 🇱🇧 Lebanon |
|---|---|
| Calling code | +961 (or 00961) |
| ISO | LB |
| Mobile number length | 7 or 8 digits after +961 |
| Example (international) | +961 71 123 456 |
| Same number, dialled inside the country | 71 123 456 |
| To call abroad from there, dial | 00 |
| Time zone | UTC+2 / UTC+3 |
| WhatsApp format | wa.me/96171123456 |
Example numbers are fictional.
How to call a +961 number from abroad
- The exit code+ on a mobile, or 00 from most countries (011 from the US and Canada).
- The country code 961Without the +, if you already dialled 00.
- The numberWithout the leading 0, which is only dialled inside the country: 71 123 456 becomes +961 71 123 456.
For WhatsApp, write the code and the number with no +, no leading 0 and no spaces: 96171123456. Make a WhatsApp link
A missed call from +961?
If you do not know anyone with a +961 number, do not call back a one-ring missed call. It is a common scam: calling back an international number is charged at a high rate. Block the number, and look it up before you answer if in doubt.
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Common questions
Which country has the code +961?
Lebanon. A number that starts with +961 or 00961 is from Lebanon.
How many digits are in a +961 phone number?
A mobile number has 7 or 8 digits after the +961 country code. Example: +961 71 123 456.
How do I call a +961 number from abroad?
Dial + on a mobile (or 00 from most countries, 011 from the US and Canada), then 961, then the number without its leading 0. Example: +961 71 123 456.
Is 00961 the same as +961?
Yes. The + stands for the international exit code of the country you call from (00 in most countries). On a mobile, + works everywhere.
All country calling codes · Sources: ITU-T E.164 for the codes; libphonenumber for number formats and examples.