Libya Country Code: +218
The country code for Libya is +218
Country code +218 is for Libya
Quick Reference
Number Formats
+218 9X XXX XXXXStarts with 9
+218 XX XXX XXXXStarts with 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8
Major Cities & Area Codes
21Capital and largest city
Dial: +218 21 XXX XXXX
61Second largest city
Dial: +218 61 XXX XXXX
51Dial: +218 51 XXX XXXX
23Dial: +218 23 XXX XXXX
84Dial: +218 84 XXX XXXX
41Dial: +218 41 XXX XXXX
87Dial: +218 87 XXX XXXX
64Dial: +218 64 XXX XXXX
71Main city in southern Libya
Dial: +218 71 XXX XXXX
Quick Tips
- Drop the leading 0 when dialing from abroad (e.g., 021 becomes +218 21)
- Mobile numbers always start with 9 after the country code
- Landline area codes are 2 digits for most cities
- Phone service may be unreliable in some regions due to infrastructure issues
Important Note
When calling within Libya, use the leading 0 before area codes. International calls require +218 without the 0.
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