International dialing guide

Call Lebanon from USA

Calling Lebanon from USA follows a standard international format: dial the USA exit code, then Lebanon's country code, then the local destination number.

Dial +961 numbers and any other international number from Qubicall.

Quick answer

How to dial: 011 + 961 + digit digitdigitdigit digitdigitdigit local format

Example: 011 961 3 456 789

If the saved contact starts with +, replace 011 with + on mobile. For manual dialing from landlines in USA, use 011.

Core calling info

Destination country code
Lebanon: +961
Origin exit code
USA: 011
Average call costs
Landline about $0.280/min. Mobile about $0.660/min.

Time zone difference

Lebanon and USA can have different local times, and offsets may change with daylight saving time. Check the destination city time before placing important calls.

Best calling window is usually business hours in Lebanon, or early evening if you are calling family and friends.

Time zones vary by city, state, and daylight saving rules. Use destination local time before urgent calls.

How to Call Lebanon from USA

Use this sequence when dialing from a phone keypad, calling card, or VoIP dialer that expects international access codes. It works for normal landline and mobile formats as long as the final local number is valid.

  1. Dial 011, the international exit code for USA.
  2. Dial 961, the country code for Lebanon.
  3. Enter digit digitdigitdigit digitdigitdigit local format. Remove any domestic trunk prefix when required, such as a leading 0 on many European numbers.
  4. Check the full number before calling. Example: 011 961 3 456 789.

Number format notes

International numbers work best when saved in E.164 style, meaning +961 followed by the national significant number. From a mobile phone, that usually lets you tap the saved contact from any country without changing the prefix. From a landline or office phone in USA, the manual version is 011 before 961.

If the Lebanon number was written for local use, check whether it includes a domestic trunk prefix. Many countries write landlines with a leading 0 for local calls, but that 0 is normally removed after the country code. North American numbers are different: keep the 3-digit area code and 7-digit subscriber number after country code 1.

Costs can differ between landlines and mobiles because carriers route those calls differently. If a number has moved between providers or uses a special service prefix, the billed rate can differ from a normal city landline. For predictable spend, check the country rate before long calls and confirm whether the number is landline, mobile, or premium.

Area codes in Lebanon

Area codes below show common city examples. For international dialing, use the code shown in the table after +961 and before the local subscriber number.

CityArea codeDial example
Lebanon landline961011 961 3 456 789
Lebanon mobile961011 961 77 777 777
International format961011 961 3 456 789

FAQ

What number do I dial to call Lebanon from USA?

Dial 011, then 961, then digit digitdigitdigit digitdigitdigit local format. For example: 011 961 3 456 789.

What time is it in Lebanon when it's 9am in USA?

When it is 9:00 AM in USA, the time in Lebanon depends on the exact cities and daylight saving rules. Use live local time for the destination before calling.

How much does it cost to call Lebanon from USA?

On Qubicall, guide rates for Lebanon are about $0.280/min to landlines and $0.660/min to mobiles. Final cost depends on destination number type and current rate table.

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