+961 is the country code for Lebanon.
Every phone number in Lebanon starts with +961 when you call it from another country. From the US, dial 011 961, then the full number.
- Time there
- Beirut timeEastern European Time, UTC+2 to UTC+3
- From the US or Canada
- 011 961 71 123 456
- From the UK and most of Europe
- 00 961 71 123 456
- From Australia
- 0011 961 71 123 456
- From any mobile phone
- +961 71 123 456
- Inside Lebanon
- 71 123 456
- Mobile numbers
- 7 to 8 digits after +961, starting 3, 70, 71, 76, 78, 79 or 81
- Landlines
- 7 to 8 digits after +961, such as +961 21 XXX XXX in Beirut
Check a +961 number to see whether it is a mobile, a landline or VoIP.
Pick the country, enter the number without the +961, and the free check shows whether it is valid and whether it is a mobile, a landline or VoIP.
Mobile numbers in Lebanon start with 3, 70, 71, 76, 78, 79 or 81, and this table shows which networks first issued each start.
| At home | From abroad | First issued by |
|---|---|---|
| 3 | +961 3 | Touch, Alfa |
| 70 | +961 70 | Touch, Alfa |
| 71 | +961 71 | Alfa, Touch |
| 76 | +961 76 | Touch, Alfa |
| 78 | +961 78 | Touch |
| 79 | +961 79 | Alfa, Touch |
| 81 | +961 81 | Touch, Alfa |
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.
7 landline areas cover Lebanon, from 21 in Beirut to 29 in Jbeil & Keserwan.
| At home | From abroad | Area |
|---|---|---|
| 21 | +961 21 | Beirut |
| 24 | +961 24 | Metn |
| 25 | +961 25 | Chouf |
| 26 | +961 26 | North Lebanon |
| 27 | +961 27 | South Lebanon |
| 28 | +961 28 | Bekaa |
| 29 | +961 29 | Jbeil & Keserwan |
In Lebanon, the phone number format for apps and SMS gateways is +961 followed by the full number.
| Written | Example | Where you see it |
|---|---|---|
| At home | 71 123 456 | Business cards, local ads |
| International | +961 71 123 456 | Websites, email signatures |
| E.164 | +96171123456 | APIs, SMS gateways, CRMs |
A missed call from a +961 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 Lebanon 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 +961 belong to other countries, so one wrong digit reaches a different place.
These are the questions people ask most about +961.
Which country uses the +961 country code?
Lebanon. Every phone number there starts with +961 when it is dialed from abroad.
How do I call Lebanon from the US?
Dial 011, then 961, then the full number. A mobile number written 71 123 456 at home is dialed 011 961 71 123 456 from the US, or +961 71 123 456 from any mobile phone.
Is +961 the same as 00961?
Yes. 00 is the exit code used in Lebanon 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 Lebanon?
A mobile number has 7 to 8 digits after +961, written 71 123 456 at home. A landline has 7 to 8 digits, written 21 2XX XXX at home.
What are the area codes in Lebanon?
21 for Beirut, 24 for Metn, 25 for Chouf, 26 for North Lebanon, 27 for South Lebanon, 28 for Bekaa and 29 for Jbeil & Keserwan. From abroad, drop the leading digit and put +961 in front.
What time is it in Lebanon?
Lebanon is on Eastern European Time, UTC+2 in winter and UTC+3 in summer.
How do I check a +961 number that called me?
Enter it in the box above. The free check shows whether it is a valid number from Lebanon 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.