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Lebanon

The practical basics before you go: plugs, emergency numbers, money, tipping and the time.

EmergencyPolice 112Ambulance 140Fire 175

Plug typesA · B · C · D · G230 V · 50 Hz CurrencyLBPLebanese Pound

Drives on theright

TippingAbout 10 %

Local time–+961 · Calling code

The country in brief

About 5.85 million people live in Lebanon, on 10,452 km². The capital is Beirut.

Capital: Beirut
Population: 5,849,421
Area: 10,452 km²
Official language: Arabic

Land borders

Israel Syria

Facts change, so check the important things before you travel.
Population: World Bank, 2025 (CC BY 4.0). Capital, area and languages: Wikidata. Facts fetched October 30, 2026.

Before you go

Which plugs are used in Lebanon?
Sockets take plug type A/B/C/D/G, at 230 V and 50 Hz.
What is the emergency number in Lebanon?
Call 112 for the police, 140 for an ambulance and 175 for the fire brigade.
Do you tip in Lebanon?
About 10 %.
Which side of the road do they drive on in Lebanon?
Traffic drives on the right.
What currency is used in Lebanon?
Prices are in Lebanese Pound (LBP).
What language do they speak in Lebanon?
Official language: Arabic.
How do I call a number in Lebanon from abroad?
To call a number there from abroad, start with +961.