Libya
The international dialing code for Libya is +218 (ISO LY). Dial 00218 from Europe, 011218 from the US/Canada, or +218 from any mobile.
How to call Libya
Replace "local number" with the actual phone number, dropping any leading zero.
Other countries in Africa
FAQ — Libya
Which country has the code +218?
+218 is the dialing code for Libya (ISO LY). It is written 00218… when dialed from Europe, 011218… from the US/Canada, or "+218…" from a mobile.
What is the country code for Libya?
The international dialing code for Libya is +218. The ISO-3166 alpha-2 code is LY.
How do I call Libya from the US or Canada?
Dial 011 218 followed by the local number in Libya, dropping any leading zero. From a mobile, "+218…" also works.
How do I call Libya from Europe?
Dial 00 218 followed by the local number in Libya, dropping any leading zero. From a mobile, "+218…" also works.
What does the "+" mean before the code?
"+" is a universal placeholder for the international direct dialing (IDD) prefix on mobile phones. "+218…" works from any country because the phone replaces "+" with the local IDD prefix automatically (00 in Europe, 011 in the US).