Calling Lebanon from Costa Rica: 00 961 [local number].
Quick answer
To call Lebanon from Costa Rica, dial 00, then 961, then the local number without leading zeros. Example: 00 961 71 123 456.
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Dialing format
00 961 71 123 456
Exit code • Country code • Local number
Whether you’re calling family, friends, or business contacts, knowing how to call Lebanon correctly helps your conversation start smoothly. This guide covers the essential dialing steps, including country and area codes that are easy to miss. By the end, you’ll be ready to connect confidently with anyone in Lebanon - whether you’re calling Beirut or anywhere else.
Follow these simple steps to make a call to Lebanon from Costa Rica
Start by dialing 00 (or use + on mobile). This is the international dialing prefix for Costa Rica.
Dial the country code +961 for Lebanon.
Dial the local phone number in Lebanon (typically 8-10 digits, without any leading zeros).
Full format: 00 961 [local number] - For example: 00 961 612 345 678
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Calling Code
+961
Capital of Lebanon
Beirut
Region
Asia (Western Asia)
Currency of Lebanon
Lebanese pound (ل.ل)
Lebanon Time Zones
UTC+02:00
Current time
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Lebanon is --
Lebanon, located in Western Asia, is a nation with a rich identity. Its capital city, Beirut, serves as the administrative center for a population of approximately 5.5M.
The official currency is the Lebanese pound (ل.ل). When calling Lebanon, the country code is +961. The country observes the UTC+02:00 time zone(s), and the primary language(s) spoken include Arabic, French.
Population
5.5M
Population Rank
#115 of 230
Language Footprint
Arabic, French
Time Zone Footprint
UTC+02:00
City/Area Code Coverage
10 locations listed
Dial Code Status
Exclusive code in dataset
Lebanon currently has a 8-digit local number pattern in this guide, with country code +961.
Exit Code in Costa Rica
00 (dial 00 (or + from mobile))
Costa Rica Country Code
+506
Route Dialing Pattern
00 961 71 123 456
Capital Time Difference
8h destination ahead
Best Calling Window (Origin Time)
01:00-10:00
Currency Pair
Costa Rican colón (₡) -> Lebanese pound (ل.ل)
Primary languages: Costa Rica (Spanish) and Lebanon (Arabic, French).
Shared language overlap: No direct overlap in primary language list. Primary timezones: Costa Rica (UTC-06:00) and Lebanon (UTC+02:00).
Use this route profile to plan a real call from Costa Rica to Lebanon, including the exit code, destination country code, time difference, and local context.
From
Costa Rica
To
Lebanon
For dialing this route, callers in Costa Rica usually start with 00 or the plus sign, then dial +961 before the local Lebanon number.
Costa Rica's primary timezone in this dataset is UTC-06:00, while Lebanon's is UTC+02:00. A practical origin-time calling window is 01:00-10:00.
Costa Rica callers are represented by CR/CRI, with San José as a capital reference point, Central America, 5.3M people, Costa Rican colón (₡), and primary language context of Spanish.
Origin exit prefix: 00 or + from mobile. Origin country code: +506. Origin time zones: UTC-06:00.
Lebanon is represented here by LB/LBN, Beirut, Western Asia, about 5.5M people, Lebanese pound (ل.ل), and primary language context of Arabic, French.
Destination calling code: +961. Destination time zones: UTC+02:00. Rate check: check live price before dialing.
This route combines Costa Rica's outbound dialing rules with Lebanon's destination numbering and local schedule. The primary timezone relationship is 8h destination ahead, and the recommended origin-time window is 01:00-10:00.
Dialing sequence: 00 961 local number. Business-hour window: 01:00-10:00. Time relationship: 8h destination ahead.
Destination market: Lebanon is in Western Asia, with Beirut as a main administrative center. Calls from Costa Rica may reach family, companies, banks, hotels, clinics, or public offices across a market of about 5.5M. Primary language context: Arabic, French. Local billing and everyday prices use Lebanese pound (ل.ل).
Route context: Costa Rica is listed in Central America with a population of about 5.3M; Lebanon is listed in Western Asia with about 5.5M. The main listed languages differ: Costa Rica (Spanish) and Lebanon (Arabic, French). Currency context also changes across the route: Costa Rican colón (₡) in Costa Rica and Lebanese pound (ل.ل) in Lebanon.
| City / Region | Area Code | Full Dialing Pattern |
|---|---|---|
| Antelias | 961-4 | +961-4 [local number] |
| Baabda | 961-5 | +961-5 [local number] |
| Beirut | 961-1 | +961-1 [local number] |
| Jezine | 961-7 | +961-7 [local number] |
| Jounieh | 961-9 | +961-9 [local number] |
| Mobile Phones - Cellis | 961-3, 70 | +961-3, 70 [local number] |
| Mobile Phones - LibanCell | 961-3, 70 | +961-3, 70 [local number] |
| Saida | 961-7 | +961-7 [local number] |
| Tripoli | 961-6 | +961-6 [local number] |
| Zahle | 961-8 | +961-8 [local number] |
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