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Country code

Libya: +218

Libya uses country code +218. From the United States, dial 011 218 91 2345678. A number is written +218 91 2345678.

Country code +218LYTrunk prefix 0Exit code 00

How to call Libya

The table uses the example number below. Replace it with the number you are calling. Drop the 0 at the start of the national number when you dial from abroad.

Calling fromExit codeDial
Any mobile phoneNone+218 91 2345678
United States011011 218 91 2345678
Canada011011 218 91 2345678
United Kingdom0000 218 91 2345678
Australia00110011 218 91 2345678
Germany0000 218 91 2345678
France0000 218 91 2345678
India0000 218 91 2345678
Japan010010 218 91 2345678
Mexico0000 218 91 2345678
South Africa0000 218 91 2345678

How a Libya number is built

Digit counts are the national number only, after the country code and without the 0 trunk prefix.

LineDigitsPattern
Mobile9 digits9[1-6]\d{7}
Landline9 digitsA pattern of 208 characters, applied by the validator below
Example, national form
091-2345678
Example, international form
+218 91 2345678

Validate a Libya number

Paste a number and the tool checks it against the numbering plan. It returns the standard formats and the line type the plan assigns.

Type the number the way it is written in Libya, or start with + and the country code.

Area codes and places in Libya

The start of a number shows the place its range was first assigned to. 95 ranges are listed in the source.

Starts withPlace
+218 205Sidiessaiah
+218 206Suk Elkhamis
+218 21Tripoli
+218 22Ben Gashir
+218 224Swajni
+218 23Zawia
+218 24Sabratha
+218 25Zuara
+218 252Zahra
+218 26Taigura
+218 271Hashan
+218 272Azizia
Show the other 83 rows
Starts withPlace
+218 274Abu Issa
+218 275Matred
+218 277Mamura
+218 279Elmaya
+218 281Jmail
+218 282Agelat, Ajalat
+218 284Hugialin
+218 31Khums
+218 322Bani Walid
+218 323Wadi Keam
+218 325Tarhuna
+218 326Kussabat
+218 41Garian
+218 421Yefren
+218 422Mizda
+218 423Guassem
+218 425Buzayan
+218 427Kikla
+218 452Rujban
+218 453Reyana
+218 454Al Josh
+218 47Nalut
+218 481Kabaw
+218 482Tigi
+218 484Ghadames
+218 51Misratah
+218 521Zliten
+218 522Tawergha
+218 523Dafnia
+218 524Kasarahmad
+218 526Zawyat Elmahjub
+218 529Bugrain
+218 54Sirt
+218 551Sirt
+218 553Abuhadi
+218 554Wadi Jeref
+218 555Noflia
+218 57Hun
+218 581Wodan
+218 582Sokna
+218 583Soussa
+218 584Zella
+218 61Benghazi
+218 623Gmines
+218 624Elkuwaifia
+218 625Deriana
+218 626Kaalifa
+218 627Jerdina
+218 628Seluk
+218 629Elmagrun
+218 63Benina
+218 652Kofra
+218 653Ojla
+218 654Sidi Sultan Sultan
+218 655Bisher
+218 657Jalo
+218 67Elmareg
+218 681Tolmitha
+218 682Jardas
+218 683Taknes
+218 684Elbayada
+218 685Tomina
+218 71Sebha
+218 721Brak
+218 723Edry
+218 724Ghat
+218 725Murzuk
+218 726Um Laranib
+218 727Zawaya
+218 729Ghrefa
+218 73Ubary
+218 731Wadi Atba
+218 732Bergen
+218 733Garda
+218 734Traghen
+218 81Derna
+218 82Haraua
+218 821Gubba
+218 84El Beida
+218 851Shahat
+218 852Massa
+218 854Slenta
+218 88Jaghbub

95 rows. Names are where the range was first assigned; numbers move between places and carriers.

Who first issued each range in Libya

6 ranges are listed in the source with the network that first held them. Numbers port between networks, so the current network can differ.

Starts withFirst issued to
+218 91Al-Madar
+218 92Libyana
+218 93Al-Madar
+218 94Libyana
+218 95Libya Telecom & Technology
+218 96Libya Telecom & Technology

6 rows. The first issuer of the range; numbers port between carriers, so the current carrier can differ.

Questions about calling Libya

What is the country code for Libya?
The country code for Libya is +218. Written in full, a number looks like +218 91 2345678.
How do I call Libya from the United States?
Dial 011, then 218 91 2345678. On a mobile phone you can dial +218 91 2345678 instead.
Do I dial the 0 at the start of a Libya number from abroad?
No. The 0 is the trunk prefix used for calls inside Libya (091-2345678). From abroad it is dropped after +218 (+218 91 2345678).
How many digits is a Libya phone number?
Mobile numbers have 9 digits after the country code. Landline numbers have 9 digits.
How do I call another country from Libya?
Dial 00, then the country code and the number. On a mobile phone, + replaces 00.

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Number patterns, lengths and examples: libphonenumber-js 1.13.15, released 2026-10-08, read 2026-10-19, built on Google's libphonenumber metadata. Place names and first issuers: libphonenumber geocoding and carrier files, read 2026-10-19. Library. LookValid is not connected to Google or to any phone company named here.