Every number type in Libya with real format examples: how numbers are written domestically, how to dial them from abroad, and the E.164 form your systems should store.
Right now in Libya
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Country code
+218
Trunk prefix
0
Intl. call prefix
00
Mobile digits
9
Number formats by type
Examples from the official numbering plan metadata. The E.164 column is the normalized form for databases and APIs.
Type
Domestic (national)
From abroad
E.164
Digits
Landline
021-2345678
+218 21-2345678
+218212345678
9
Mobile
091-2345678
+218 91-2345678
+218912345678
9
How to call Libya
From abroad: dial +218 (or your country's exit code, e.g. 00 from Europe, 011 from North America), then the national number without the leading 0. Example: +218 91-2345678
Within Libya: dial the number as written domestically, including the trunk prefix 0. Example: 091-2345678
Calling abroad from Libya: the international prefix is 00, or simply use + on mobiles.
Storing numbers in software: always store E.164 (+218912345678): unambiguous, sortable, and what SMS and telephony APIs expect.
Exact dial sequence from your country
Pick where you are calling from and get the digit-for-digit sequence for a Libya number, with your country's exit code instead of the generic +.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the phone number format in Libya?
Numbers in Libya use country code +218. A mobile number looks like 091-2345678 domestically, or +218 91-2345678 in international format (E.164: +218912345678). Mobile numbers have 9 national digits.
How do I call Libya from abroad?
Dial your country's international prefix (or +), then 218, then the national number without the leading 0. Example: +218 91-2345678.
What is the country calling code for Libya?
The country calling code for Libya is +218. To call abroad from Libya, the international prefix is 00 (or use +).
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