Socket 🔌

Lebanon uses 230V, 50Hz with sockets and plugs Type C, Type D and Type G.

Languages 🗣️

• Arabic
• French

Currency 💱

1000 LBP = 0.66 USD

Lebanon uses the Lebanese pound (symbol: ?.?), code LBP.Banknotes come in denominations of 100000, 50000, 20000, 10000, 5000 and 1000 pounds. Pound is subdivided into 100 piastres. Coins come in denominations of 500 and 250 pounds.

ATM 🏧🏦

Common

Automatic teller machines are common in Lebanon. You can usually find them in both large & small cities.You do not need a chip & PIN card to use an ATM — your standard magnetic card will work fine.

Tipping 💁🏽

Card 💳

Mobile Phone 📱

Lebanon uses GSM mobile networks GSM 900 and GSM 1800.

Roaming 🌐

If you don't want to buy SIM card in Lebanon upon arrival, make sure to check the roaming charges with your telecom provider before your departure so there are no surprises when you return home.

Emergency Calls 🚨

Police :

999

Ambulance :

333

Fire department :

777

Calling ☎️

International

To call Lebanon, dial +, then 961 (the country code for Lebanon), then the area code (without the initial 0) and the local number.

Locally

For local calls within Lebanon, start with the area code (with the initial 0). In the case above area code is 1 .

international: + 961 1 1234567
calling local: 01 1234567

Internet Speed 💯

Internet speed in Lebanon is on average 1.8 Mbps.

Wifi 📡

WiFi coverage in Lebanon is moderate. It's relatively easy to find one when needed.

SIM Card #️⃣

You can buy a SIM card for about 31,600.80 LBP, which includes 2 GB of data plan. You can choose from 2 telecoms: Alfa or Touch.

Rules 🚗

In Lebanon you drive on the right side. Most cars have manual transmission (stick).

Limits 🚦

Unless otherwise posted, the speed limits for cars and motorcycles are as follows: 100 km/h (62 mph) on motorways, 100 km/h (62 mph) on expressways and 50 km/h (31 mph) in all built-up areas.

Temperature 🌡️

Rainfall ☔