Lebanon country code, +961 explained.
Everything you need to call Lebanon with Twiching — full dialing format, step-by-step guide, and Tier-1 CLI routes that land every call.
Lebanon
Beirut · Asia
· COUNTRY INFO · VERIFIED
- ISO Alpha-2
- LB
- Capital
- Beirut
- Region
- Asia
- Timezone
- UTC+2
· DIALING GUIDE · VERIFIED
FULL DIAL FORMAT
011 · +961 · X · XXXXXXX
How Lebanon numbers break down
A complete number to Lebanon follows this pattern. Twiching adds the exit and country codes automatically when you dial from the app.
EXIT CODE
Dial from the US/Canada to leave the country.
COUNTRY CODE
Routes the call directly into Lebanon.
AREA / MOBILE
Regional or mobile prefix — drop the leading 0.
LOCAL NUMBER
The subscriber's local number.
COMPLETE NUMBER FORMAT
011 · +961 · X · XXXXXXX
Lebanon on the map
Beirut · Asia
ROUTE
Tier-1 Direct
CLI
Verified
ASR
60%+ min
How to call Lebanon
Click any step — watch the full dial string build piece by piece.
FULL NUMBER FORMAT
011 · +961 · X · XXXXXXX
Twiching automatically adds the exit and country codes — just enter the local number.
Lebanon —
connected across every carrier.
191
Countries in directory
LEBANON INCLUDED
99.97%
Call delivery rate
STIR/SHAKEN
500+
Carrier interconnects
TIER-1 DIRECT
60%+
Guaranteed ASR
REAL-TIME ROUTING
Lebanon
Asia · LB
Lebanon numbering plan & how to dial
Dialing into Lebanon means working with an open numbering plan under country code +961: a 1-digit prefix plus a 7-digit subscriber number, 8 digits total. Locally, numbers usually carry a leading "0" that gets dropped when calling Lebanon from outside the country.
With 82% internet penetration, Lebanon is covered by 2 major carriers — Alfa, touch (MTC). VoIP is permitted and regulated by Telecommunications Regulatory Authority (TRA). IVR prompts, SMS copy, and business hours here should account for the local language (Arabic) and currency (LBP).
Asian markets range from fully liberalised to licensed-only VoIP, so compliant routing and correct local caller ID have an outsized effect on answer rates.
Skipping the exit code
From the US you must dial 011 before the +961 country code to reach Lebanon.
Keeping the national trunk "0"
Lebanon numbers often show a domestic leading 0 — drop it once you've dialed the +961 country code from outside the country.
Ignoring the time difference
UTC+2 governs local business hours in Lebanon; confirm the time there before placing the call.
Permitted — TRA regulated
Regulated by Telecommunications Regulatory Authority (TRA)
- VoIP is permitted under TRA licensing; operators must register before commercial operation.
- International VoIP providers must interconnect with Ogero, the state carrier, where required.
- Lebanon's Law on Electronic Transactions and Personal Data governs user data protections.
US → Lebanon
$0.028/min
per minute
Lebanon → US
$0.030/min
per minute
Business calling to Lebanon
Local LB caller ID
Present a Lebanon +961 number so prospects in Beirut and nationwide recognise the call and are more likely to answer.
Asia outbound & support
Run sales and support lines into Lebanon over Tier-1 routes that interconnect with networks like Alfa.
Follow-the-sun coverage
Staff Lebanon hours (UTC+2) with routing that sends calls to the right team at the right local time.
FAQ
Calling Lebanon — frequently asked questions
Over Tier-1 direct interconnects with major local networks like Alfa, rather than lower-quality wholesale transit routes. That direct-carrier approach is what keeps delivery rates and call clarity high.
The two most common slip-ups are forgetting the 011 exit code before +961, and keeping a domestic leading "0" that should be dropped. Both mistakes result in the call failing to connect rather than reaching the wrong number.
Yes — Lebanon numbers often carry a domestic leading 0 that should be dropped once you've dialed the +961 country code from abroad. Keeping that 0 in is one of the most common reasons an international call to Lebanon fails to connect.
Twiching rates to Lebanon start at $0.028/min, and calls back from Lebanon to the US start at $0.030/min. Both directions are billed per second rather than rounded up to the nearest minute, on Tier-1 routes throughout.
Beirut is the capital of Lebanon. A local +961 number is recognisable to callers there and nationwide, which is part of why presenting local caller ID tends to improve answer rates across the whole country, not just the capital.
No license restriction beyond standard regulation — Telecommunications Regulatory Authority (TRA) permits VoIP in Lebanon for compliant operators. That keeps setup straightforward for a Twiching customer looking to call or text into the country.
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