961 Country Code: Lebanon (+961)
Country code 961 (+961) belongs to Lebanon. Lebanon uses the international dialing code +961, assigned by the International Telecommunication Union (ITU) under the E.164 standard. The ISO 3166-1 alpha-2 code is LB.
You will see the same code written several ways depending on origin: +961 (universal + prefix, works from mobile), 00961 (from countries that use 00 as their international exit code — most of Europe, Asia, and Latin America), 011 961 (from the US and Canada), 0011 961 (from Australia), or the bare 961. All refer to the same Lebanon country code. Note: 961 is not a US area code — US area codes are also 3 digits but +961 is the international dialing code for Lebanon, not a domestic US destination.
Below you will find the number format, trunk prefix, major city area codes, and dialing facts specific to Lebanon (+961).
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Did You Get a Call from +961? Here's What That Means
Any incoming call that displays +961 followed by more digits is originating from Lebanon. The caller is dialing you from a Lebanon-registered phone number — either a landline or a mobile on a Lebanon carrier.
Common reasons people receive calls from +961:
- -Family or friends in Lebanon calling from a local number
- -Business contacts at Lebanon-based companies
- -Customer support agents working from a Lebanon call center
- -Travel-related calls (hotels, airlines, tour operators)
- -Less commonly, robocalls or scam calls that have spoofed a +961 number — if the call is unsolicited, do not return it without verifying the source
To return a call to a +961 number from the US, use Kinvo's Lebanon dialing guide — calls cost from $0.42/min with no app to download.
Lebanon Phone Number Format
International Format Example
Domestic vs International
Drop 0 and prepend +961.
Calling Lebanon Successfully: Common Mistakes & Best Practices
Most failed calls to Lebanon come from one of four mistakes, not from network problems. The most common is mishandling the leading 0: domestically, Lebanon numbers are written with 0 at the front (e.g. 071123456), but that 0 is the domestic trunk prefix and must be removed when calling from outside Lebanon. Dial +961 followed directly by the local number without the 0.
The second is misreading the area code on landline numbers — Lebanon numbers may have variable formatting depending on the carrier and city, so confirm the area code with the recipient before dialing. The third is dialing during off-hours — Lebanon uses local business hours and consumer phones are usually answered between 8 AM and 9 PM local time. The fourth and most expensive mistake is assuming your US carrier's WiFi calling feature makes the call cheap. It does not — see WiFi calling vs VoIP for international calls for why.
For scam-call awareness: +961 is the legitimate Lebanon country code, and most unsolicited calls from +961 numbers are legitimate calls from Lebanon-based businesses, hospitals, family members, or call centers serving US customers. Caller-ID spoofing exists, so if a call from a +961 number claims to be from a US government agency, your bank, or the IRS, hang up and call the agency back on its published number. Real authorities never demand payment over the phone.
When you are ready to place a call, the cheapest reliable route is to dial +961 from your browser using Kinvo — no app, no carrier add-on, and the per-minute rate is shown before you connect so there are no bill surprises. The browser approach also works from any laptop, tablet, or phone you happen to have access to, which matters when you're traveling, using a work device, or borrowing someone else's computer.
Calling Lebanon from Your Browser
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Frequently Asked Questions: Lebanon Country Code
Which country is country code 961?
Country code 961 belongs to Lebanon. The full international dialing code is +961, also written as 00961 from countries using 00 as their international exit code (Europe, most of Asia, Latin America), 011 961 from the US and Canada, or +961 from any mobile phone.
What is the country code for Lebanon?
+961 is the international dialing code for Lebanon, assigned by the ITU under E.164. The ISO 3166-1 alpha-2 code is LB. Equivalent forms — 00961, 011 961, +961, and 961 — all refer to the same Lebanon country code.
Is 961 a US area code?
No. 961 is the international country code for Lebanon, not a US area code. US area codes are also 3 digits but they are domestic North American Numbering Plan codes — to reach Lebanon from the US, dial +961 or 011 961 followed by the local number.
Do I drop the 0 when calling Lebanon from abroad?
Yes. Lebanon uses 0 as its domestic trunk prefix. When dialing from another country, remove it and replace with +961. The trunk prefix is only needed for long-distance calls within Lebanon.
Can I call Lebanon from my browser?
Yes. Kinvo connects calls to Lebanon via WebRTC directly from Chrome, Firefox, Safari, or Edge. No app download. Sign up, add credits from $5, and dial +961 followed by the local number.