Socket 🔌

Libya uses 230V, 50Hz with sockets and plugs Type C and Type L.

Languages 🗣️

• Arabic

Currency 💱

1 LYD = 0.7 USD

Libya uses the Libyan dinar (symbol: ?.?), code LYD.Banknotes come in denominations of 50, 20, 10, 5 and 1 dinars. Dinar is subdivided into 1000 dirhams. Coins come in denominations of 500, 250, 100 and 50 dirhams.

ATM 🏧🏦

Rare

Automatic teller machines are rare in Libya. Your best bet is to look for them in large cities and community places.You do not need a chip & PIN card to use an ATM — your standard magnetic card will work fine.

Tipping 💁🏽

Card 💳

Mobile Phone 📱

Libya uses GSM mobile networks .

Roaming 🌐

If you don't want to buy SIM card in Libya 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 :

115

Ambulance :

113

Fire department :

110

Calling ☎️

International

To call Libya, dial +, then 218 (the country code for Libya), then the area code (without the initial 0) and the local number.

Locally

For local calls within Libya, start with the area code (with the initial 0). In the case above area code is 21 .

international: + 218 21 1234567
calling local: 021 1234567

Internet Speed 💯

Internet speed in Libya is on average 0.7 Mbps.

Wifi 📡

WiFi coverage in Libya is very low. It's quite hard to find one.

SIM Card 📶

You can buy a SIM card for about 16.18 LYD, which includes 1 GB of data plan. You can choose from 2 telecoms: Al Madar or Libyana.

Rules 🚗

In Libya 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: 130 km/h (80 mph) on motorways, 130 km/h (80 mph) on expressways and 50 km/h (31 mph) in all built-up areas.

Temperature 🌡️

Rainfall ☔