To and from Libya cheap international calls, calling cards and country code info

This post explains the cheapest way to make phone calls to and from Libya. If you simply want to pay a cheap rate when making calls to Libya, use a so called calling card or prepaid phone card.

It really couldn't be simpler to save yourself a fortune on your overseas calls. With a calling card, all you do is dial the access number (local or toll free number) before you dial your overseas number.

Too good to be true?

It sounds almost too good to be true, doesn’t it? Perhaps you’re thinking “Where’s the catch?” Well, there’s a small detail, a quick search on Google will get you hundred of sites selling calling cards. So how do you find a reputable online retailer that won’t rip you off with cards that do not work, or won’t give you any support in case of a problem?

After doing some research, I finally found that Cloncom is a reputable retailer with good rating from the Better Business Bureau that sells prepaid phone cards for Libya.

SpeedyPin is another BBB good rated retailer you may want to look at, although I can’t give you any opinion on this one because I never tried it myself.

As I always recommend better to start small, first with a $5 or $10 card to see how it works for you. In my experience it worked really well.

Calling instructions for calls to Libya

The Prefix, or calling code, or routing number, or country code (this goes by many names) for calling Libya, is +218.

Individual area codes for Libya are:

City/area list:

Area Name	Area Code
Benghazi	61
Benina	63
Derna	81
Mobile	91
Sabratha	24
Tripoli	21
Tripoli (Int Airport)	22
Zawia	23
Zuara	25

Here's how to make a phone call direct to Libya from America:

You have to dial 011 + 218 + AREA CODE + NUMBER.

But don't call Libya direct unless you want to spend a lot of money. Use a calling card or a prepaid phone service instead.

Some great prepaid phone cards for calling from Libya to the USA can also be found through Cloncom calling card search.