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Libya Country Code — +218
+218 is the international dialling code for Libya. Numbers in Libya start with this prefix when dialled from abroad.
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Country | Libya |
| Dialling code | +218 |
| ISO code | LY / LBY |
| Region | Africa · Northern Africa |
| Capital | Tripoli |
| Languages | ar-LY,it,en |
| Currency | LYD — Libyan Dinar |
| Internet TLD | .ly |
How to call Libya
To call Libya from another country, dial your international access prefix, then 218, then the local number.
- From the United States or Canada: 011 218, then the local number.
- From most other countries: 00 218, then the local number (some countries use 0011, 010 or another carrier prefix — check your operator).
- From a mobile phone abroad: +218 works on almost every network.
Other countries in Africa
Algeria +213Angola +244Benin +229Botswana +267British Indian Ocean Territory +246Burkina Faso +226Burundi +257Cameroon +237Cape Verde +238Central African Republic +236Chad +235Comoros +269Congo - Brazzaville +242Congo - Kinshasa +243Côte d’Ivoire +225Djibouti +253Egypt +20Equatorial Guinea +240
Frequently asked questions
What country is +218?
+218 is the international dialling code for Libya, with capital Tripoli.
How do I call Libya from the US?
Dial 011, then 218, then the local number. From a mobile phone you can also dial +218 followed by the local number.