Libya Phone Number Format
Country code +218 · ISO LY
How to format, dial, and validate Libya phone numbers, with live examples.
Country Code
+218
National Prefix
0
International Prefix
00
Mobile Portability
No
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Pre-filled with a valid fixed line number for Libya. Edit it and click "Try It" to see the parsed result.
Number Types & Example Formats
Each Libya phone-number type supported by libphonenumber, with a real example formatted three ways.
| Type | Length | National | International | E.164 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fixed Line | 9 digits | 021-2345678 | +218 21-2345678 | +218212345678 |
| Mobile | 9 digits | 091-2345678 | +218 91-2345678 | +218912345678 |
How to Dial Libya Numbers
From abroad
Dial +218 followed by the national number, dropping any leading 0.
Within Libya
Dial 0 before the local number to make a domestic call.
Dialing out of Libya
Dial 00 followed by the destination country code and number.
Area Codes
Browse Libya area codes with cities, timezones, and example numbers for each.
Validate a Libya Number with the API
Send the number to the free libphonenumber API to get the parsed country, type, formatting, and validity.
curl https://libphonenumberapi.com/api/phone-numbers/+218212345678Frequently Asked Questions
What is the country code for Libya?
└ The international country code for Libya is +218. Use this prefix when dialing Libya numbers from another country.
How long is a Libya phone number?
└ Libya phone numbers are typically 9 digits, not including the +218 country code.
How do I dial a Libya phone number from abroad?
└ From abroad, dial +218 followed by the national number, dropping any leading 0. Within Libya, dial 0 before the local number.
How do I validate a Libya phone number programmatically?
└ Send a GET request to https://libphonenumberapi.com/api/phone-numbers/<number>. The free libphonenumber API returns the parsed country, format, type, and validity for any number — no API key required.