Area Code 821 – Gubba

Overview of Libya Area Code 821

Area code 821 is a geographic destination code within the Libyan national numbering plan, allocated under the country calling code +218. It serves the city of Gubba (also spelled Al Qubbah or El Gubba), located in the eastern region of Libya, within the Jabal al Akhdar district. This area code is used for fixed-line telephone services connected to the public switched telephone network (PSTN).

Geographic Coverage and Administrative Jurisdiction

Gubba is situated approximately 50 kilometers northeast of the city of Bayda and about 100 kilometers east of Derna. The 821 prefix covers the urban center of Gubba and its surrounding rural communities. As a geographic code, it is tied to the physical location of the subscriber's line, and the number range is managed by the Libyan General Telecommunications Authority and operated by the state-owned fixed-line operator, Libyana (for fixed services) or the General Posts and Telecommunications Company (GPTC).

Dialing Formats and Procedures

To call a fixed-line number in Gubba from within Libya, subscribers must dial the trunk prefix 0, followed by the area code 821 and the subscriber's local number. For example, if the local number is 1234567, the domestic dialing format is 0821 1234567.

For international callers, the format is +218 821 1234567 (or 00218 821 1234567 from many countries). The leading '0' of the domestic trunk prefix is dropped when dialing from abroad. The total number length after the country code is typically 9 digits (including the area code), but the subscriber number portion may vary.

Overlay and Numbering Considerations

As of the latest ITU-T recommendations, Libya has not implemented overlay codes for this geographic area. The 821 code is exclusive to Gubba and its immediate vicinity. However, due to the country's ongoing telecommunications modernization, some fixed-line numbers may be migrated to VoIP infrastructure, but the geographic significance of the code remains for routing and identification purposes.

Caller Instructions

• Local callers (within Libya): Dial 0 before the area code. Example: 0821 1234567.
• International callers: Dial your country's exit code (e.g., 00 or 011), then Libya's country code 218, then 821, and the local number. Example: +218 821 1234567.
• VoIP and mobile users: When calling from a mobile phone within Libya, the same domestic format applies (0821...). From abroad, use +218 821...

Always confirm the current number length with your service provider, as Libyan numbering may undergo changes.