How To Call Lebanon From USA: Updated For 2025
Quick Answer
To call Lebanon from the United States:
- Landline:
011 + 961 + Area Code (1 digit) + Local Number (6 digits) - Mobile:
011 + 961 + Mobile Number (7-8 digits, e.g., 3 XXX XXX or 70 XXX XXX)
Examples:
- For a Beirut landline (Area Code 1):
011 + 961 + 1 + XXX XXX - For a Lebanese mobile phone (e.g., Alfa/Touch prefix 3):
011 + 961 + 3 + XXX XXX - For a Lebanese mobile phone (e.g., Alfa/Touch prefix 70):
011 + 961 + 70 + XXX XXX
Lebanon is on Eastern European Time (EET, UTC+2) / Eastern European Summer Time (EEST, UTC+3). This is typically 7 hours ahead of US Eastern Time.
How to Dial Lebanon from the US
How to Call a Landline in Lebanon
To call a Lebanese landline from the United States, follow these steps:
- Step 1 – Dial the US exit code: Start by dialing
011. - Step 2 – Dial Lebanon's country code: Next, key in
961. - Step 3 – Dial the Lebanese Area Code: Lebanese area codes for fixed lines are typically 1 digit (e.g.,
1for Beirut). When calling from abroad, drop the leading0if it's part of the domestic area code. - Step 4 – Dial the local phone number: This is typically a 6-digit number. The total number of digits after the country code (Area Code + Local Number) is generally 7.
For example, to call a Beirut landline number that is locally 01 XXX XXX, you would dial: 011 961 1 XXX XXX
How to Call a Mobile Phone in Lebanon
Calling a Lebanese mobile phone from the US involves these steps:
- Step 1 – Dial the US exit code: Start by dialing
011. - Step 2 – Dial Lebanon's country code: Next, key in
961. - Step 3 – Dial the Lebanese mobile number: Lebanese mobile numbers start with a prefix (e.g.,
3,70,71,76,78,79,81) followed by a 6-digit subscriber number. The domestic leading0(e.g.,03) is dropped. So, after+961, you will dial 7 or 8 digits in total for mobile numbers.
For example, if the Lebanese mobile number is 03 XXX XXX, you would dial: 011 961 3 XXX XXX. If it's 070 XXX XXX, you'd dial 011 961 70 XXX XXX.
Understanding Lebanese Phone Numbers
Lebanese phone numbers use the country code +961. When dialing internationally, the leading 0 from a domestic area code (for landlines) or mobile prefix is dropped.
Landline Numbers
- Format from US:
011 + 961 + Area Code (1 digit) + Subscriber Number (6 digits) - The total number of digits after
+961for a landline is 7 (e.g., Beirut:+961 1 XXX XXX).
Mobile Numbers
- Format from US:
011 + 961 + Mobile Prefix (1 or 2 digits) + Subscriber Number (6 digits) - The total number of digits for a mobile number after
+961is 7 or 8.- If the domestic prefix is
03, internationally it becomes+961 3 XXX XXX(7 digits after +961). - If the domestic prefix is
070, 071, 076, 078, 079, 081, internationally it becomes+961 70 XXX XXX,+961 71 XXX XXXetc. (8 digits after +961).
- If the domestic prefix is
Lebanese Area Codes (Fixed Lines)
When calling a landline in Lebanon from the US, dial 011 + 961, then the 1-digit area code, followed by the 6-digit local subscriber number. The leading 0 used for domestic calls is dropped.
| Region/Governorate | Area Code (Dial after 961) | Example Format (after +961) |
|---|---|---|
| Beirut & Metropolitan Area | 1 | 1 XXX XXX |
| Mount Lebanon - Metn Caza | 4 | 4 XXX XXX |
| Mount Lebanon - Baabda, Aley, Chouf Cazas | 5 | 5 XXX XXX |
| North Lebanon (incl. Tripoli, Akkar) | 6 | 6 XXX XXX |
| South Lebanon (incl. Saida, Jezzine, Tyre/Sur) | 7 | 7 XXX XXX |
| Bekaa Valley & Baalbek-Hermel (incl. Zahle) | 8 | 8 XXX XXX |
| Mount Lebanon - Kesrouan & Jbeil (Byblos) Cazas | 9 | 9 XXX XXX |
Lebanese Mobile Phone Prefixes
Lebanese mobile phone numbers comprise a prefix and a 6-digit subscriber number. After the +961 country code, you dial the prefix (dropping the leading '0' if present domestically) followed by the subscriber number. Total length after +961 is typically 7 or 8 digits.
| Operator (Typical Association) | Mobile Prefixes (Dial after 961) | Example Format (after +961) |
|---|---|---|
| Alfa (MIC1) / Touch (MIC2) | 3 | 3 XXX XXX |
| Alfa (MIC1) / Touch (MIC2) | 70, 71 | 70 XXX XXX or 71 XXX XXX |
| Alfa (MIC1) / Touch (MIC2) | 76, 78, 79 | 76 XXX XXX, etc. |
| Alfa (MIC1) / Touch (MIC2) | 81 | 81 XXX XXX |
*Mobile Number Portability is active in Lebanon. Prefixes indicate the original operator but the user may have ported. Common mobile numbers start with 3 (followed by 6 digits) or 70, 71, 76, 78, 79, 81 (each followed by 6 digits).
Time Difference
Lebanon operates on Eastern European Time (EET), which is UTC+2 during standard time. During summer, Lebanon observes Eastern European Summer Time (EEST), which is UTC+3. This change typically occurs from the last Sunday in March to the last Sunday in October.
The time difference compared to the US East Coast (ET):
- When the US is on Eastern Daylight Time (EDT, UTC-4) and Lebanon is on EEST (UTC+3): Lebanon is 7 hours ahead of ET. (e.g., 12 PM EDT is 7 PM in Lebanon).
- When the US is on Eastern Standard Time (EST, UTC-5) and Lebanon is on EET (UTC+2): Lebanon is 7 hours ahead of ET. (e.g., 12 PM EST is 7 PM in Lebanon).
Lebanon's Phone System
Lebanon's telecommunications sector is overseen by the Ministry of Telecommunications, with OGERO as the main state-owned fixed-line infrastructure company. Mobile services are managed by two private companies, Alfa (managed by Orascom Telecom) and Touch (managed by Zain), on behalf of the ministry. The country has seen significant developments in mobile broadband, with widespread 3G and 4G/LTE coverage, and trials for 5G have been conducted. Fiber optic infrastructure is also being expanded to improve fixed broadband services. The sector has faced economic challenges but continues to provide essential connectivity.
Best Times to Call
Considering Lebanon is typically 7 hours ahead of US Eastern Time (ET):
- For business calls from the US East Coast, early morning ET is generally the best window. For instance, 8 AM - 10 AM ET would correspond to 3 PM - 5 PM in Lebanon.
- Typical business hours in Lebanon are Monday to Friday, approximately 8:00/9:00 AM to 4:00/5:00 PM EET/EEST.
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