231 Country Code: Liberia (+231)
Country code 231 (+231) belongs to Liberia. Liberia uses the international dialing code +231, assigned by the International Telecommunication Union (ITU) under the E.164 standard. The ISO 3166-1 alpha-2 code is LR.
You will see the same code written several ways depending on origin: +231 (universal + prefix, works from mobile), 00231 (from countries that use 00 as their international exit code — most of Europe, Asia, and Latin America), 011 231 (from the US and Canada), 0011 231 (from Australia), or the bare 231. All refer to the same Liberia country code. Note: 231 is not a US area code — US area codes are also 3 digits but +231 is the international dialing code for Liberia, not a domestic US destination.
Below you will find the number format, trunk prefix, major city area codes, and dialing facts specific to Liberia (+231).
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Did You Get a Call from +231? Here's What That Means
Any incoming call that displays +231 followed by more digits is originating from Liberia. The caller is dialing you from a Liberia-registered phone number — either a landline or a mobile on a Liberia carrier.
Common reasons people receive calls from +231:
- -Family or friends in Liberia calling from a local number
- -Business contacts at Liberia-based companies
- -Customer support agents working from a Liberia call center
- -Travel-related calls (hotels, airlines, tour operators)
- -Less commonly, robocalls or scam calls that have spoofed a +231 number — if the call is unsolicited, do not return it without verifying the source
Liberia Phone Number Format
International Format Example
Domestic vs International
Drop 0 and prepend +231.
Calling Liberia Successfully: Common Mistakes & Best Practices
Most failed calls to Liberia come from one of four mistakes, not from network problems. The most common is mishandling the leading 0: domestically, Liberia numbers are written with 0 at the front (e.g. 0770123456), but that 0 is the domestic trunk prefix and must be removed when calling from outside Liberia. Dial +231 followed directly by the local number without the 0.
The second is misreading the area code on landline numbers — Liberia 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 — Liberia 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: +231 is the legitimate Liberia country code, and most unsolicited calls from +231 numbers are legitimate calls from Liberia-based businesses, hospitals, family members, or call centers serving US customers. Caller-ID spoofing exists, so if a call from a +231 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.
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Frequently Asked Questions: Liberia Country Code
Which country is country code 231?
Country code 231 belongs to Liberia. The full international dialing code is +231, also written as 00231 from countries using 00 as their international exit code (Europe, most of Asia, Latin America), 011 231 from the US and Canada, or +231 from any mobile phone.
What is the country code for Liberia?
+231 is the international dialing code for Liberia, assigned by the ITU under E.164. The ISO 3166-1 alpha-2 code is LR. Equivalent forms — 00231, 011 231, +231, and 231 — all refer to the same Liberia country code.
Is 231 a US area code?
No. 231 is the international country code for Liberia, not a US area code. US area codes are also 3 digits but they are domestic North American Numbering Plan codes — to reach Liberia from the US, dial +231 or 011 231 followed by the local number.
Do I drop the 0 when calling Liberia from abroad?
Yes. Liberia uses 0 as its domestic trunk prefix. When dialing from another country, remove it and replace with +231. The trunk prefix is only needed for long-distance calls within Liberia.
Can I call Liberia from my browser?
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