061 area code — Benghazi
In Libya, the area code 061 covers Benghazi. Numbers are written internationally as +218 61.
How to call Benghazi
- From abroad
- +218 61 XXX XXXX
- Within Libya
- 061 XXX XXXX
- Country calling code
- +218
About the 061 area code
When you see a number beginning +218 61, it belongs to Benghazi: the 218 is Libya's country calling code and 61 is the area code.
Area codes like 061 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 Benghazi?
Benghazi uses the area code 061, written internationally as +218 61.
How do I call Benghazi from another country?
Dial your international access code, then +218 61, then the local number — dropping the national leading 0.
What time is it in Benghazi?
Benghazi is in the Africa/Tripoli time zone; the live clock above shows the current local time.
Is 061 a mobile or a landline code?
061 is a geographic (landline) area code for Benghazi. Mobile numbers in Libya use their own separate prefixes.