051 area code — Misratah
Phone numbers in Misratah, Libya use the area code 051. Numbers are written internationally as +218 51.
How to call Misratah
- From abroad
- +218 51 XXX XXXX
- Within Libya
- 051 XXX XXXX
- Country calling code
- +218
About the 051 area code
Locally the code appears as 051; from outside Libya you replace the leading 0 with +218 51.
Area codes like 051 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 Misratah?
Misratah uses the area code 051, written internationally as +218 51.
How do I call Misratah from another country?
Dial your international access code, then +218 51, then the local number — dropping the national leading 0.
What time is it in Misratah?
Misratah is in the Africa/Tripoli time zone; the live clock above shows the current local time.
Is 051 a mobile or a landline code?
051 is a geographic (landline) area code for Misratah. Mobile numbers in Libya use their own separate prefixes.