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The Lebanon country code is +961 — reaching all 5.5 million Lebanese + ~4 million mobile subscriptions across Alfa + Touch (both state-owned mobile networks). Beirut is historically the "Paris of the Middle East" + the cultural + publishing capital of the Arab world.
What is the +961 country code?
Lebanon was assigned +961 by the ITU in 1973. Lebanon sits in ITU zone 9 alongside Jordan +962, Syria +963, Iraq +964, Saudi Arabia +966 + Israel +972.
ITU zone 9 Middle East
Lebanon has used the +961 country code since 1973, in zone 9 alongside Jordan +962, Syria +963, Iraq +964 + Saudi Arabia +966. The 96X bloc covers the Levant.
TRA-regulated
Lebanon's telecom regulator is TRA Lebanon. Two major mobile networks operate — both owned by the Lebanese state (managed by private operators on government contracts): Alfa (operated by Orascom/Zain Group historically, ~2M subs) + Touch (operated by Zain Group, ~2M subs). Ogero is the state landline + ISP operator.
Single-digit area codes
Lebanon uses single-digit area codes with leading 0 domestically (dropped internationally). <b>1</b> Beirut, <b>6</b> Tripoli + North Lebanon, <b>7</b> Sidon + Tyre + South Lebanon, <b>8</b> Bekaa Valley (Zahle, Baalbek), <b>9</b> Mount Lebanon (Jounieh, Byblos), <b>5</b> Aley + Chouf. Mobile numbers start with <b>3, 70, 71, 76, 78, 79, 81</b>.
Paris of the Middle East + Arab publishing capital. Beirut (+961 1) was the cultural + financial capital of the Arab world for decades — known as the "Paris of the Middle East" before the 1975-1990 civil war. Lebanon remains the Arab world\'s leading publisher of books, music + literature. The Lebanese diaspora is enormous: ~14-18M Lebanese-descent people live abroad (vs ~5.5M in Lebanon itself) — concentrated in Brazil, Argentina, US, Canada, Australia + the Gulf. A +961 line is the natural caller-ID for the global Lebanese diaspora + Levant publishing + culture business.
A quick read on how it works.
A Lebanese phone number in international format is written as +961 [area code without leading 0] [subscriber]. Drop the leading 0 internationally. Example: +961 1 123 456 for Beirut (domestic 01), +961 3 123 456 for an Alfa/Touch mobile (domestic 03).
Lebanese mobile numbers start with 3, 70, 71, 76, 78, 79, 81. Drop the 0 internationally. All Lebanese mobiles are 7-8 digits domestic (mobile portability launched 2013).
Where a +961 number reaches.
From Beirut's Corniche to the Roman ruins of Baalbek to the cedars of the Chouf, every Lebanese number lives behind a +961.
How to call Lebanon from any country.
Every country uses a different exit code before +961 Lebanon. From any mobile, + replaces the exit code — so +961 1 123 456 works worldwide. Always drop the leading 0.
011011 961 1 NNN NNN+961 3/7X NNN NNN011011 961 1 NNN NNN+961 3/7X NNN NNN0000 961 1 NNN NNN+961 3/7X NNN NNN00110011 961 1 NNN NNN+961 3/7X NNN NNN00 XX00 XX 961 1 NNN NNN+961 3/7X NNN NNN0000 961 1 NNN NNN+961 3/7X NNN NNN0000 961 1 NNN NNN+961 3/7X NNN NNN0000 961 1 NNN NNN+961 3/7X NNN NNN0000 961 1 NNN NNN+961 3/7X NNN NNN0000 961 1 NNN NNN+961 3/7X NNN NNN0000 961 1 NNN NNN+961 3/7X NNN NNN0000 961 1 NNN NNN+961 3/7X NNN NNN0000 961 1 NNN NNN+961 3/7X NNN NNN0000 961 1 NNN NNN+961 3/7X NNN NNN0000 961 1 NNN NNN+961 3/7X NNN NNN0000 961 1 NNN NNN+961 3/7X NNN NNN0000 961 1 NNN NNN+961 3/7X NNN NNN0000 961 1 NNN NNN+961 3/7X NNN NNN0000 961 1 NNN NNN+961 3/7X NNN NNN0000 961 1 NNN NNN+961 3/7X NNN NNN0000 961 1 NNN NNN+961 3/7X NNN NNN0000 961 1 NNN NNN+961 3/7X NNN NNN0000 961 1 NNN NNN+961 3/7X NNN NNN0000 961 1 NNN NNN+961 3/7X NNN NNN8 108 10 961 1 NNN NNN+961 3/7X NNN NNNTip: Drop the leading 0. 01 123 456 Beirut becomes +961 1 123 456. 03 123 456 mobile becomes +961 3 123 456.
Six reasons people pick a Lebanon number.
+961 reaches the Arab world's cultural + publishing capital + a massive global diaspora. Lebanon Pass + every Lebanese bank verify with +961 mobile.
Bank + Lebanon Pass OTPs
Lebanese banks (Bank Audi, Blom Bank, Byblos Bank, Bank of Beirut, SGBL Société Générale, Fransabank, BankMed) + Lebanon Pass + every government service all SMS OTPs to +961 mobiles.
Global Lebanese diaspora
Lebanon has ~14-18M Lebanese-descent people abroad vs ~5.5M in Lebanon — one of the world's largest diaspora-to-domestic ratios. ~7M in Brazil, ~1.5M in Argentina, ~500K in US, ~500K in Canada, ~250K in Australia, ~600K in Gulf states. A +961 line is the natural diaspora-home connector.
Beirut 1 = cultural + financial center
A +961 1 prefix says "Beirut — Lebanese Parliament, Central Bank Banque du Liban, Beirut Stock Exchange, American University of Beirut, ESCWA (UN regional HQ), Solidere (downtown), Hamra + Achrafieh + Mar Mikhael cultural quarters". Beirut publishes more Arabic books than any other Arab city.
Arab world's publishing + media capital
Beirut is the leading Arabic-language book publishing center + a major Arabic music + film hub. LBC, MTV Lebanon + Al-Jadeed broadcast across the Arab world. A +961 line works for Arabic publishing, media, music + arts business.
EET: aligned with Levant + EU
Lebanon runs on EET (UTC+2) winter, EEST (UTC+3) summer — same clock as Jordan, Syria, Egypt year-round, Israel winter + Eastern Europe.
TRA + privacy-compliant
CallMama routes +961 through TRA-licensed Lebanese carriers + the state mobile networks (Alfa, Touch). Voice + SMS handled per Lebanese telecom regulations.
Sound local. Anywhere in Lebanon.
Pick your Lebanese area code — 1 Beirut, 6 Tripoli, 7 Sidon/Tyre, 8 Bekaa, 9 Jounieh/Byblos — or grab a 3/7X mobile, and start calling, texting + receiving Bank Audi + Blom Bank + Alfa/Touch OTPs from real Lebanese customers.
smart calling, built in.
Same six features come standard on every CallMama Lebanon number — no upsell tiers, no per-feature charges.
Call forwarding
Route any incoming call to your real mobile, a teammate, or voicemail — by schedule, caller, or custom rule.
Call recording
One-tap recording for client calls and consults. Files store securely in your dashboard for replay or download.
Custom caller ID
Decide which local number shows on outbound calls so contacts always see a familiar prefix.
Voicemail to inbox
Voicemails arrive as audio plus a written transcript in your inbox — read or listen, no missed message.
Two-way SMS & MMS
Send and receive text and image messages from your number — same line works on web, iOS, and Android.
International calling
Outbound calls to 200+ countries from the same app. Skip carrier roaming and international add-ons.
Your Lebanon number, in three simple steps.
From "I want a Lebanon number" to making your first call — three taps and you're live.
Pick your digits
Choose the area code or city prefix that matches where you sell.
Confirm in the app
Six-digit confirmation drops into the app. No documents to upload, no waiting room, no callbacks.
Start calling
Your Lebanon line is live. Start dialing, texting, and being reached — exactly the way a local would.
Every country code, searchable.
Name, country code, ISO 3166 alpha-2 & alpha-3, exit code, and ITU zone. Filter by continent or search by name or code.
| Country | Code | ISO-2 | ISO-3 | Exit | Zone |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Afghanistan | +93 | AF | AFG | 00 | 9 |
| Albania | +355 | AL | ALB | 00 | 3 |
| Algeria | +213 | DZ | DZA | 00 | 2 |
| American Samoa | +1 | AS | ASM | 011 | 1 |
| Andorra | +376 | AD | AND | 00 | 3 |
| Angola | +244 | AO | AGO | 00 | 2 |
| Anguilla | +1 | AI | AIA | 011 | 1 |
| Antarctica | +672 | AQ | ATA | 00 | 6 |
| Antigua and Barbuda | +1 | AG | ATG | 011 | 1 |
| Argentina | +54 | AR | ARG | 00 | 5 |
| Armenia | +374 | AM | ARM | 00 | 3 |
| Aruba | +297 | AW | ABW | 00 | 2 |
| Australia | +61 | AU | AUS | 0011 | 6 |
| Austria | +43 | AT | AUT | 00 | 4 |
| Azerbaijan | +994 | AZ | AZE | 00 | 9 |
| Bahamas | +1 | BS | BHS | 011 | 1 |
| Bahrain | +973 | BH | BHR | 00 | 9 |
| Bangladesh | +880 | BD | BGD | 00 | 8 |
| Barbados | +1 | BB | BRB | 011 | 1 |
| Belarus | +375 | BY | BLR | 810 | 3 |
Frequently asked.
011 961 1 123 456 for Beirut, or 011 961 3 123 456 for a mobile.011 961 1 NNN NNN.+961 [area code without leading 0] [subscriber]. Example: +961 1 123 456 for Beirut, +961 3 123 456 for a mobile.Pick up where you
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