Dialling Code for Libya
How to call Libya from abroad
Facts last checked 9 October 2026.
The international dialling code for Libya is +218. To call Libya from the UK, dial 00 then 218, followed by the local number. From the US or Canada, dial 011 then 218. On a mobile phone you can simply dial +218 directly.
Staying connected in Libya
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Libya calling details
| Country code | +218 |
|---|---|
| Internet domain | .ly |
| Emergency number | 112 (works on most mobile networks worldwide) |
| Time zone | UTC+02:00 — check the time before you call |
| Capital | Tripoli |
Dialling codes of neighbouring countries
Libya in context
- Libya covers 1,759,540 km², making it the 16th largest of the 196 countries on this site.
- Its population density of about 4 people per km² ranks 188th of 196 (1st = most crowded).
- It shares a land border with 6 countries: Algeria, Chad, Egypt, Niger, Sudan, Tunisia.
- With 7,459,000 people, Libya holds about 2.8% of the population of Northern Africa.
- That is roughly 0.5% of the Africa total counted on this site.
- Traffic drives on the right, and calendars start the week on Sunday.
- Libya is a member state of the United Nations.
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Calling Libya — FAQ
What is the international dialling code for Libya?
The dialling code for Libya is +218.
How do I call Libya from the UK?
To call Libya from the UK, dial 00 218 followed by the local number (drop any leading 0).
How do I call Libya from the US?
To call Libya from the US, dial 011 218 followed by the local number.
Do other countries share the +218 dialling code?
No — +218 is used exclusively by Libya.
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