Libya phone number format and 218 country code
Use the 218 country code, written as +218, when calling Libya from another country. This may also be called the country calling code, dial code, phone prefix, or international prefix. Check the number format, confirm whether the destination is mobile or landline, then review the Voipfibre rate before placing the call.
Use Voipfibre after checking the number format
+218 + area or mobile prefix without leading 0 + local number
How to dial Libya
Start with +218, add the correct area or mobile prefix, then enter the local number. Use the format shared by the person or business you are calling when available.
Country code
+218
Use the 218 country code before the Libya number when calling internationally.
Number format
Area or mobile prefix with domestic leading 0
Libya numbers usually drop the domestic leading 0 after +218. Tripoli 021 becomes +218 21, Benghazi 061 becomes +218 61, and mobile 091 becomes +218 91.
Before calling
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These steps work whether you are calling from United Kingdom, Canada, Australia, Egypt or another country.
- 1
Start with +218
Libya uses the 218 country code, written as +218 in plus format. Put it at the beginning of the number when calling internationally.
- 2
Add the area or mobile prefix
Libya numbers usually drop the domestic leading 0 after +218. Tripoli 021 becomes +218 21, Benghazi 061 becomes +218 61, and mobile 091 becomes +218 91.
- 3
Complete the local number
Use the remaining local digits in this pattern: Area or mobile prefix with domestic leading 0.
- 4
Check the rate before calling
Check Libya mobile and landline rates before calling because destination pricing can vary.
Mobile and landline examples
Examples are for formatting guidance only. Always confirm the exact number with the person or business you are calling.
Mobile example
+218 91 123 4567
Useful when you are calling a Libya mobile number.
Landline example
+218 21 123 4567
Useful when you are calling a Libya landline or area-based number.
What to check before using the 218 country code
Country codes are only one part of an international phone number. Exit codes, area codes, mobile prefixes, and local numbering rules can change how the final number should be dialed.
Exit code or plus format
On a mobile phone, the plus sign usually replaces exit codes such as 00 or 011. From a landline, use the international access code for the country you are calling from, then 218.
Country calling code, dial code, or prefix
People may call 218 the Libya country code, country calling code, phone code, dial code, or international prefix. In each case, use +218 before the rest of the Libya number.
Mobile phone or landline
After +218, the next digits may be an area code, mobile prefix, service prefix, or local number. Check whether you are calling a mobile phone or landline because rates can differ.
Libya country code +218
Libya country code, Libya phone code, Libya calling code, Libya dialing code, Libya telephone code, code Libya, 218 country code, 00218 country code, and Arabic searches such as رمز دولة ليبيا and كود ليبيا usually refer to +218.
Libya area code searches
Libya area code searches usually need +218 plus the area prefix without the domestic leading 0. Tripoli 021 becomes +218 21, Benghazi 061 becomes +218 61, Misrata 051 becomes +218 51, and Sebha 071 becomes +218 71.
Libya mobile prefixes
Libya mobile numbers commonly use prefixes such as 091, 092, 093, 094, and 095 domestically. In international format, remove the leading 0 and dial +218 91, +218 92, +218 93, +218 94, or +218 95 followed by the remaining digits.
Postal and zip-code searches
Postal code Libya, Libya zip code, zip code Libya, and post code Libya are address/postal intent, not phone-code intent. Use this guide for international call formatting and rate checks.
Common ways people call Libya
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What country, phone, or area code does Libya use?
Libya uses country code +218. Drop the domestic leading 0 from area or mobile prefixes, so Tripoli 021 becomes +218 21 and a 091 mobile becomes +218 91.
Open Libya guideWhat is the Tripoli Libya area code?
Tripoli uses area code 021 domestically. In international format, remove the leading 0 and write it as +218 21 followed by the local number.
Open Libya guideHow do I format a Libya mobile number?
Use +218 and remove the domestic leading 0 from Libya mobile prefixes such as 091, 092, 093, 094, and 095.
Open Libya guideIs 00218 the same as Libya country code +218?
Yes. 00218 is an international-dialing form of Libya country code +218. On mobile phones, saving the number as +218 is usually simpler.
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