+218 is the country code for Libya.
Every phone number in Libya starts with +218 when you call it from another country. From the US, dial 011 218, then the number without its first 0.
- Time there
- Tripoli timeEastern European Standard Time, UTC+2, no daylight saving
- From the US or Canada
- 011 218 91 2345678
- From the UK and most of Europe
- 00 218 91 2345678
- From Australia
- 0011 218 91 2345678
- From any mobile phone
- +218 91 2345678
- Inside Libya
- 091-2345678
- Mobile numbers
- 9 digits after +218, starting 91, 92, 93, 94, 95 or 96
- Landlines
- 9 digits after +218, such as +218 21 XXXXXXX in Tripoli
Check a +218 number to see whether it is a mobile, a landline or VoIP.
Pick the country, enter the number without the +218, and the free check shows whether it is valid and whether it is a mobile, a landline or VoIP.
Mobile numbers in Libya start with 9, and this table shows which networks first issued each start.
| At home | From abroad | First issued by |
|---|---|---|
| 091 | +218 91 | Al-Madar |
| 092 | +218 92 | Libyana |
| 093 | +218 93 | Al-Madar |
| 094 | +218 94 | Libyana |
| 095 | +218 95 | Libya Telecom & Technology |
| 096 | +218 96 | Libya Telecom & Technology |
Al-Madar started 091 and 093, Libyana started 092 and 094 and Libya Telecom & Technology started 095 and 096. People keep their number when they switch networks, so the start shows where a number began. Our free number portability lookup shows the network it is on today.
Landline area codes in Libya start with 021 for Tripoli, and the table lists 59 of the places they cover.
| At home | From abroad | Area |
|---|---|---|
| 021 | +218 21 | Tripoli |
| 022 | +218 22 | Ben Gashir |
| 023 | +218 23 | Zawia |
| 024 | +218 24 | Sabratha |
| 025 | +218 25 | Zuara |
| 026 | +218 26 | Taigura |
| 031 | +218 31 | Khums |
| 041 | +218 41 | Garian |
| 047 | +218 47 | Nalut |
| 051 | +218 51 | Misratah |
| 054, 0551 | +218 54, +218 551 | Sirt |
| 057 | +218 57 | Hun |
| 061 | +218 61 | Benghazi |
| 063 | +218 63 | Benina |
| 067 | +218 67 | Elmareg |
| 071 | +218 71 | Sebha |
| 073 | +218 73 | Ubary |
| 081 | +218 81 | Derna |
| 082 | +218 82 | Haraua |
| 084 | +218 84 | El Beida |
| 088 | +218 88 | Jaghbub |
| 0205 | +218 205 | Sidiessaiah |
| 0206 | +218 206 | Suk Elkhamis |
| 0224 | +218 224 | Swajni |
| 0252 | +218 252 | Zahra |
| 0271 | +218 271 | Hashan |
| 0272 | +218 272 | Azizia |
| 0274 | +218 274 | Abu Issa |
| 0275 | +218 275 | Matred |
| 0277 | +218 277 | Mamura |
| 0279 | +218 279 | Elmaya |
| 0281 | +218 281 | Jmail |
| 0282 | +218 282 | Agelat, Ajalat |
| 0284 | +218 284 | Hugialin |
| 0322 | +218 322 | Bani Walid |
| 0323 | +218 323 | Wadi Keam |
| 0325 | +218 325 | Tarhuna |
| 0326 | +218 326 | Kussabat |
| 0421 | +218 421 | Yefren |
| 0422 | +218 422 | Mizda |
| 0423 | +218 423 | Guassem |
| 0425 | +218 425 | Buzayan |
| 0427 | +218 427 | Kikla |
| 0452 | +218 452 | Rujban |
| 0453 | +218 453 | Reyana |
| 0454 | +218 454 | Al Josh |
| 0481 | +218 481 | Kabaw |
| 0482 | +218 482 | Tigi |
| 0484 | +218 484 | Ghadames |
| 0521 | +218 521 | Zliten |
| 0522 | +218 522 | Tawergha |
| 0523 | +218 523 | Dafnia |
| 0524 | +218 524 | Kasarahmad |
| 0526 | +218 526 | Zawyat Elmahjub |
| 0529 | +218 529 | Bugrain |
| 0553 | +218 553 | Abuhadi |
| 0554 | +218 554 | Wadi Jeref |
| 0555 | +218 555 | Noflia |
| 0581 | +218 581 | Wodan |
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In Libya, the phone number format for apps and SMS gateways is +218 followed by the number without its 0.
| Written | Example | Where you see it |
|---|---|---|
| At home | 091-2345678 | Business cards, local ads |
| International | +218 91 2345678 | Websites, email signatures |
| E.164 | +218912345678 | APIs, SMS gateways, CRMs |
A missed call from a +218 number you don't know can be a one-ring scam, so check it before calling back.
One-ring scams call once and hang up, hoping you call back a line that bills you international or premium rates.
- Don't call back an international number you don't know. A real caller leaves a message or sends a text.
- Check the number in the box above. A number that is not a working mobile or landline in Libya is a warning sign.
- Hang up on anyone who wants gift cards, crypto or a wire transfer, or asks you to read out a code that was just texted to you.
- Report it at reportfraud.ftc.gov, and see the FCC's guide to one-ring scams.
The codes next to +218 belong to other countries, so one wrong digit reaches a different place.
These are the questions people ask most about +218.
Which country uses the +218 country code?
Libya. Every phone number there starts with +218 when it is dialed from abroad.
How do I call Libya from the US?
Dial 011, then 218, then the number without its first 0. A mobile number written 091-2345678 at home is dialed 011 218 91 2345678 from the US, or +218 91 2345678 from any mobile phone.
Is +218 the same as 00218?
Yes. 00 is the exit code used in Libya and most of the world, and the + on a mobile phone stands in for whatever exit code your network uses. From the US and Canada the exit code is 011 instead.
How many digits is a phone number in Libya?
A mobile number has 9 digits after +218, written 091-2345678 at home. A landline has 9 digits, written 021-XXXXXXX at home.
What time is it in Libya?
Libya is on Eastern European Standard Time, UTC+2, all year. It does not use daylight saving time.
How do I check a +218 number that called me?
Enter it in the box above. The free check shows whether it is a valid number from Libya and whether it is a mobile, a landline or a VoIP line, which helps you spot a one-ring scam before you call back.
Sources: Google's libphonenumber numbering data for lengths, mobile starts, area code places, first-issuing networks and time zones, as of September 24, 2026; the ITU list of country codes.