Libya Dialing Code — +218
The country calling code listed for Libya is +218. This page contains 14 city or region entries from the site's reference data. The entries are selected examples, not a complete national numbering plan, a live phone-number check, or confirmation that a number is active.
How to format an international call to Libya
In international number notation, begin with +218 followed by the destination number in its international format. The access prefix used when dialing without + depends on the originating network. National trunk-prefix rules vary, so do not remove a leading zero unless the destination's current dialing instructions say to. See how to call internationally or the international dialing code guide.
Listed city and area-code entries for Libya
- Tripoli — +218 21
- Benghazi — +218 61
- Misrata — +218 51
- Tarhuna — +218 21
- Zawiya — +218 23
- Al Bayda — +218 84
- Ajdabiya — +218 64
- Sabha — +218 71
- Murzuq — +218 72
- Surt — +218 54
- Zuwarah — +218 25
- Tobruk — +218 87
- Derna — +218 81
- Zintan — +218 48
What the listed city entries mean
These city and area-code records are the entries currently included in this local reference. They may not cover every city, number range, mobile service, or dialing rule in Libya. A country calling code helps route a call; it does not identify a caller's location or validate a complete number.
Related Libya references
- Browse all country dialing codes
- How to call internationally
- International dialing code guide
- Identify a phone number's country and area code
- International Telecommunication Union numbering resources
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Libya's international dialing code?
Libya's country calling code in this reference is +218. The originating network determines the access prefix used to place an international call.
How do I call Libya from the United States?
From a US or Canadian phone line, 011 is a commonly used international access prefix; then use 218 and the destination number in its international format. Check the destination carrier's instructions before changing a leading zero or other national prefix.
Does this page show all city codes for Libya?
No. It shows 14 selected entries from the site's reference data. Verify complete, current dialing details with the destination telecom provider or numbering authority.
About Libya International Dialing
Country calling codes are part of the International Telecommunication Union's ITU-T E.164 numbering plan. See the ITU-T E.164 recommendation and this site's data methodology.