028 area code — Bekaa
In Lebanon, the area code 028 covers Bekaa. Numbers are written internationally as +961 28.
How to call Bekaa
- From abroad
- +961 28 XXX XXXX
- Within Lebanon
- 028 XXX XXXX
- Country calling code
- +961
About the 028 area code
When you see a number beginning +961 28, it belongs to Bekaa: the 961 is Lebanon's country calling code and 28 is the area code.
Area codes like 028 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 Bekaa?
Bekaa uses the area code 028, written internationally as +961 28.
How do I call Bekaa from another country?
Dial your international access code, then +961 28, then the local number — dropping the national leading 0.
What time is it in Bekaa?
Bekaa is in the Asia/Beirut time zone; the live clock above shows the current local time.
Is 028 a mobile or a landline code?
028 is a geographic (landline) area code for Bekaa. Mobile numbers in Lebanon use their own separate prefixes.