VerifiedAfricaReviewed 2026-08-08

Libya

Libya uses calling code +218, ISO codes LY and LBY, the .ly ccTLD, and the dinar.

VerifiedReviewed 2026-08-08
Calling code
+218
ISO alpha-2
LY
ISO alpha-3
LBY
ISO numeric
434
ccTLD
.ly
Currency
LYDLibyan dinar (LYD)
Region
Africa
Capital
Tripoli
Time zones
Africa/Tripoli
Postal format
5-Digits - NNNNN

Sources and review

ISO 3166 - Country Codes · ITU-T - International Calling Codes · IANA - Root Zone Database · ISO 4217 - Currency Codes

How to call Libya

From outside Libya, dial your international access prefix, then +218, then the national number. Drop the leading trunk zero when the destination numbering plan requires it.

+218 [area or mobile code] [local number]

Read the international dialing guide

World references

+218Calling code pageLYDCurrency referenceZIPPostal code formatISOCountry codes lookup

Quick answers for Libya

What is the country calling code for Libya?

Libya uses +218. Dial the international access prefix, then +218, then the local number without the national trunk prefix where required.

What is the ISO country code for Libya?

The ISO 3166-1 codes are alpha-2 LY, alpha-3 LBY, and numeric 434.

What currency does Libya use?

Libya uses Libyan dinar (LYD).

What is the ccTLD for Libya?

Libya uses .ly as its country-code top-level domain.