Country calling codes · zone 2: Africa & a few Atlantic islands
Libya Country Code
+218
The country code for Libya is +218. To call Libya from abroad, dial your international exit code, then 218, then the local number without its leading zero.
+218
International calling code
.ly
Internet domain
LY / LBY
ISO country codes
UTC+2
Time zone (Tripoli)
How to call Libya from abroad
From a mobile phone
+ 218 123 456 789
Works from any country: hold 0 for “+”.
From the US or Canada
011 218 123 456 789
011 is the North American exit code.
From the UK, EU and most countries
00 218 123 456 789
00 is the most common exit code.
From Australia
0011 218 123 456 789
Australia uses 0011 as its exit code.
Drop the leading 0 of the local number (the trunk prefix) when you dial from abroad. The example number 123 456 789 is illustrative.
Calling codes of neighbouring countries
Egypt — +20
Chad — +235
Algeria — +213
Tunisia — +216
Sudan — +249
Niger — +227Frequently asked questions
What is the country code for Libya?
The international calling code for Libya is +218.
How do I call Libya from the United States?
Dial 011 218 followed by the local number (drop any leading 0). From a mobile phone you can simply dial +218 and the number.
How do I call Libya from the UK or Europe?
Dial 00 218 and the local number without its leading 0 — or +218 from a mobile.
What is the internet domain of Libya?
The country-code top-level domain is .ly.
What time is it in Libya?
Libya (Tripoli) is on UTC+2 — check the local time before you call.