Lebanon Dialing Information: A Comprehensive Guide
Country Calling Code:
The country calling code for Lebanon is +961. It is used to dial Lebanon from outside the country. When dialing a Lebanese number from abroad, always begin with the country code +961, followed by the area code and the local number.
Area Codes:
Lebanon uses area codes for landlines. There are seven area codes in Lebanon:
- Beirut: 1
- Mount Lebanon: 5
- North Lebanon: 6
- Bekaa: 8
- South Lebanon: 9
- Nabatieh: 7
Mobile vs. Landline Dialing:
To dial a landline number from another landline within Lebanon, dial the area code followed by the local number. To dial a mobile number from a landline, dial the area code for the mobile network provider (01, 03, or 09) followed by the local number.
To dial a landline number from a mobile phone, dial the area code followed by the local number. To dial a mobile number from another mobile phone, dial the mobile network provider code (01, 03, or 09) followed by the local number.
Emergency Numbers:
- Police: 112
- Ambulance: 140
- Fire Department: 175
Calling from Abroad:
To call Lebanon from another country, follow these steps:
- Dial the exit code for your country (e.g., 011 for the United States).
- Dial the country calling code for Lebanon: +961
- Dial the area code (see list above).
- Dial the local number.
Calling Within the Country:
To call a phone number within Lebanon from another phone within Lebanon, simply dial the area code followed by the local number.
Toll-Free Numbers:
Lebanon does not have a dedicated prefix for toll-free numbers.
Internet Phone Services (VOIP):
VOIP services are available in Lebanon, but they may not be reliable or widely accessible in all areas.
Additional Information:
Recent Changes:
There have been no recent changes to dialing procedures or codes for Lebanon.
Cultural Considerations:
When making a call to Lebanon, it is considered polite to greet the person you are calling with a formal greeting, such as "As-salamu alaykum" (Peace be upon you). It is also considered respectful to call during reasonable hours, avoiding late nights or early mornings unless necessary.
Common Mistakes:
A common mistake callers make when dialing Lebanon is forgetting to include the country calling code (+961).
Useful Resources:
- Lebanese Ministry of Telecommunications: https://www.telecoms.gov.lb/
- Ogero Telecom: https://www.ogero.com.lb/
