021 area code — Beirut
Phone numbers in Beirut, Lebanon use the area code 021. Numbers are written internationally as +961 21.
How to call Beirut
- From abroad
- +961 21 XXX XXXX
- Within Lebanon
- 021 XXX XXXX
- Country calling code
- +961
About the 021 area code
Locally the code appears as 021; from outside Lebanon you replace the leading 0 with +961 21.
Area codes like 021 tie a phone number to a place — useful for knowing where a call or message originates, and for signing up to services that expect a local Lebanon number. To actually receive an SMS on a Lebanon number, a temporary or virtual line does the job without exposing your own SIM.
Frequently asked questions
What area code is Beirut?
Beirut uses the area code 021, written internationally as +961 21.
How do I call Beirut from another country?
Dial your international access code, then +961 21, then the local number — dropping the national leading 0.
What time is it in Beirut?
Beirut is in the Asia/Beirut time zone; the live clock above shows the current local time.
Is 021 a mobile or a landline code?
021 is a geographic (landline) area code for Beirut. Mobile numbers in Lebanon use their own separate prefixes.