021 area code — Tripoli
021 is the telephone area code for Tripoli in Libya. Numbers are written internationally as +218 21.
How to call Tripoli
- From abroad
- +218 21 XXX XXXX
- Within Libya
- 021 XXX XXXX
- Country calling code
- +218
About the 021 area code
Dialed within Libya as 021, this code is written internationally as +218 21 followed by the subscriber's local number.
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 Libya number. To actually receive an SMS on a Libya number, a temporary or virtual line does the job without exposing your own SIM.
Frequently asked questions
What area code is Tripoli?
Tripoli uses the area code 021, written internationally as +218 21.
How do I call Tripoli from another country?
Dial your international access code, then +218 21, then the local number — dropping the national leading 0.
What time is it in Tripoli?
Tripoli is in the Africa/Tripoli 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 Tripoli. Mobile numbers in Libya use their own separate prefixes.