Lebanon Travel Guide

Language

Arabic is the official language. French and English are also spoken.

Currency

The official currency is the Lebanese Pound (LBP), which is divided into 100 Piastres. The Lebanese Pound is locally known as the 'Lira'. ATM machines are widely available in Lebanon except in isolated towns and cash can be withdrawn from banks during business hours. Credits cards are widely used and travelers checks in US dollars are accepted at major exchange offices.

1516.0000

Time

Local time is GMT +2 (GMT +3 from the last Sunday in March to the last Sunday in October).

Electricity

Electrical current is 110/220 volts, 50HZ. The European round two-pin plug is standard, as is the two-pin flat blade plug, two-pin flat blade plug with 3rd round pin, two-pin round plug with male receptacle pin and the ‘Schuko' plug.

Communications

The international dialing code for Lebanon is +961. The outgoing code is 00 (except for Syria, which is 02), followed by the relevant country code (e.g. 0044 for the UK). City codes are in use, e.g. (0)1 for Beirut area, (0)6 for North Lebanon and (0)7 for South Lebanon. Internet cafés are widespread in Lebanon, particularly in Beirut and major cities. Internet services are also provided outside traditional Internet cafes, e.g. Star Bucks in Beirut provides a wireless Internet connection. There is good mobile phone coverage and many networks have international roaming agreements.

Duty-Free

Duty free allowances for travelers to Lebanon are 200 cigarettes, 20 cigars or 200g of tobacco, 2 bottles of liquor, and perfume for personal use. All currency should be declared on arrival, and a valid import license is required for any arms or ammunition.

Tourist Office

The National Council of Tourism, Beirut: +961 (0)1 340 940 or www.lebanon-tourism.gov.lb

Embassies in Lebanon

• United States Embassy, Beirut: +961 (0)4 542 600.
• British Embassy, Beirut: +961 (0)1 960 800.
• Canadian Embassy, Beirut: +961 4 713 900.
• Australian Embassy, Beirut: +961 (0)1 960 600.
• South African Honorary Consulate, Beirut: +961 (0)1 804 100.

Lebanon Embassies Abroad

• Lebanon Embassy, Washington DC, United States: +1 202 939 6300.
• Lebanon Embassy, London, United Kingdom (also responsible for Ireland): +44 (0)20 7229 7265.
• Lebanon Embassy, Ottawa, Canada: +1 613 236 5825.
• Lebanon Embassy, ACT, Australia (also responsible for New Zealand): +61 (0)2 6295 7378.
• Lebanon Embassy, Pretoria, South Africa: +27 (0)12 346 7020/1.

Emergency

140 (ambulance), 175 (fire) and 112 (police)

Language

Arabic is the official language. French and English are also spoken.

Currency

The official currency is the Lebanese Pound (LBP), which is divided into 100 Piastres. The Lebanese Pound is locally known as the 'Lira'. ATM machines are widely available in Lebanon except in isolated towns and cash can be withdrawn from banks during business hours. Credits cards are widely used and travelers checks in US dollars are accepted at major exchange offices.

1516.0000

Time

Local time is GMT +2 (GMT +3 from the last Sunday in March to the last Sunday in October).

Electricity

Electrical current is 110/220 volts, 50HZ. The European round two-pin plug is standard, as is the two-pin flat blade plug, two-pin flat blade plug with 3rd round pin, two-pin round plug with male receptacle pin and the ‘Schuko' plug.

Communications

The international dialing code for Lebanon is +961. The outgoing code is 00 (except for Syria, which is 02), followed by the relevant country code (e.g. 0044 for the UK). City codes are in use, e.g. (0)1 for Beirut area, (0)6 for North Lebanon and (0)7 for South Lebanon. Internet cafés are widespread in Lebanon, particularly in Beirut and major cities. Internet services are also provided outside traditional Internet cafes, e.g. Star Bucks in Beirut provides a wireless Internet connection. There is good mobile phone coverage and many networks have international roaming agreements.

Duty-Free

Duty free allowances for travelers to Lebanon are 200 cigarettes, 20 cigars or 200g of tobacco, 2 bottles of liquor, and perfume for personal use. All currency should be declared on arrival, and a valid import license is required for any arms or ammunition.

Tourist Office

The National Council of Tourism, Beirut: +961 (0)1 340 940 or www.lebanon-tourism.gov.lb

Embassies in Lebanon

• United States Embassy, Beirut: +961 (0)4 542 600.
• British Embassy, Beirut: +961 (0)1 960 800.
• Canadian Embassy, Beirut: +961 4 713 900.
• Australian Embassy, Beirut: +961 (0)1 960 600.
• South African Honorary Consulate, Beirut: +961 (0)1 804 100.

Lebanon Embassies Abroad

• Lebanon Embassy, Washington DC, United States: +1 202 939 6300.
• Lebanon Embassy, London, United Kingdom (also responsible for Ireland): +44 (0)20 7229 7265.
• Lebanon Embassy, Ottawa, Canada: +1 613 236 5825.
• Lebanon Embassy, ACT, Australia (also responsible for New Zealand): +61 (0)2 6295 7378.
• Lebanon Embassy, Pretoria, South Africa: +27 (0)12 346 7020/1.

Emergency

140 (ambulance), 175 (fire) and 112 (police)

Language

Arabic is the official language. French and English are also spoken.

Currency

The official currency is the Lebanese Pound (LBP), which is divided into 100 Piastres. The Lebanese Pound is locally known as the 'Lira'. ATM machines are widely available in Lebanon except in isolated towns and cash can be withdrawn from banks during business hours. Credits cards are widely used and travelers checks in US dollars are accepted at major exchange offices.

1516.0000

Time

Local time is GMT +2 (GMT +3 from the last Sunday in March to the last Sunday in October).

Electricity

Electrical current is 110/220 volts, 50HZ. The European round two-pin plug is standard, as is the two-pin flat blade plug, two-pin flat blade plug with 3rd round pin, two-pin round plug with male receptacle pin and the ‘Schuko' plug.

Communications

The international dialing code for Lebanon is +961. The outgoing code is 00 (except for Syria, which is 02), followed by the relevant country code (e.g. 0044 for the UK). City codes are in use, e.g. (0)1 for Beirut area, (0)6 for North Lebanon and (0)7 for South Lebanon. Internet cafés are widespread in Lebanon, particularly in Beirut and major cities. Internet services are also provided outside traditional Internet cafes, e.g. Star Bucks in Beirut provides a wireless Internet connection. There is good mobile phone coverage and many networks have international roaming agreements.

Duty-Free

Duty free allowances for travelers to Lebanon are 200 cigarettes, 20 cigars or 200g of tobacco, 2 bottles of liquor, and perfume for personal use. All currency should be declared on arrival, and a valid import license is required for any arms or ammunition.

Tourist Office

The National Council of Tourism, Beirut: +961 (0)1 340 940 or www.lebanon-tourism.gov.lb

Embassies in Lebanon

• United States Embassy, Beirut: +961 (0)4 542 600.
• British Embassy, Beirut: +961 (0)1 960 800.
• Canadian Embassy, Beirut: +961 4 713 900.
• Australian Embassy, Beirut: +961 (0)1 960 600.
• South African Honorary Consulate, Beirut: +961 (0)1 804 100.

Lebanon Embassies Abroad

• Lebanon Embassy, Washington DC, United States: +1 202 939 6300.
• Lebanon Embassy, London, United Kingdom (also responsible for Ireland): +44 (0)20 7229 7265.
• Lebanon Embassy, Ottawa, Canada: +1 613 236 5825.
• Lebanon Embassy, ACT, Australia (also responsible for New Zealand): +61 (0)2 6295 7378.
• Lebanon Embassy, Pretoria, South Africa: +27 (0)12 346 7020/1.

Emergency

140 (ambulance), 175 (fire) and 112 (police)

Language

Arabic is the official language. French and English are also spoken.

Currency

The official currency is the Lebanese Pound (LBP), which is divided into 100 Piastres. The Lebanese Pound is locally known as the 'Lira'. ATM machines are widely available in Lebanon except in isolated towns and cash can be withdrawn from banks during business hours. Credits cards are widely used and travelers checks in US dollars are accepted at major exchange offices.

1516.0000

Time

Local time is GMT +2 (GMT +3 from the last Sunday in March to the last Sunday in October).

Electricity

Electrical current is 110/220 volts, 50HZ. The European round two-pin plug is standard, as is the two-pin flat blade plug, two-pin flat blade plug with 3rd round pin, two-pin round plug with male receptacle pin and the ‘Schuko' plug.

Communications

The international dialing code for Lebanon is +961. The outgoing code is 00 (except for Syria, which is 02), followed by the relevant country code (e.g. 0044 for the UK). City codes are in use, e.g. (0)1 for Beirut area, (0)6 for North Lebanon and (0)7 for South Lebanon. Internet cafés are widespread in Lebanon, particularly in Beirut and major cities. Internet services are also provided outside traditional Internet cafes, e.g. Star Bucks in Beirut provides a wireless Internet connection. There is good mobile phone coverage and many networks have international roaming agreements.

Duty-Free

Duty free allowances for travelers to Lebanon are 200 cigarettes, 20 cigars or 200g of tobacco, 2 bottles of liquor, and perfume for personal use. All currency should be declared on arrival, and a valid import license is required for any arms or ammunition.

Tourist Office

The National Council of Tourism, Beirut: +961 (0)1 340 940 or www.lebanon-tourism.gov.lb

Embassies in Lebanon

• United States Embassy, Beirut: +961 (0)4 542 600.
• British Embassy, Beirut: +961 (0)1 960 800.
• Canadian Embassy, Beirut: +961 4 713 900.
• Australian Embassy, Beirut: +961 (0)1 960 600.
• South African Honorary Consulate, Beirut: +961 (0)1 804 100.

Lebanon Embassies Abroad

• Lebanon Embassy, Washington DC, United States: +1 202 939 6300.
• Lebanon Embassy, London, United Kingdom (also responsible for Ireland): +44 (0)20 7229 7265.
• Lebanon Embassy, Ottawa, Canada: +1 613 236 5825.
• Lebanon Embassy, ACT, Australia (also responsible for New Zealand): +61 (0)2 6295 7378.
• Lebanon Embassy, Pretoria, South Africa: +27 (0)12 346 7020/1.

Emergency

140 (ambulance), 175 (fire) and 112 (police)