Country codes Libya
ISO 3166-1
ALPHA-2
LY
ALPHA-3
LBY
The two-letter code for Libya is LY, and the three-letter code is LBY, as per ISO 3166-1 standards.
Dialing Code
+218
The dialing code for Libya is +218, used for international calls to the country from abroad.
Top Level Domain
.ly
The top-level domain (TLD) for Libya is .ly, used for country-specific internet addresses.
Country Details
| Formal Name | Libya |
| Capital | Tripoli |
| Region | Africa |
| Sub Region | Northern Africa |
Libya, officially known as Libya, is located in the Northern Africa sub-region of the larger Africa continent with Tripoli serving as its capital.
Currency
| Currency | Libyan Dinar |
| Alphabetic Code | LYD |
| Numeric Code | 434 |
Libya uses the Libyan Dinar (LYD) as its official currency, with the numeric code 434.
Languages
There are a total of 3 official languages spoken in Libya. These languages play an important role in everyday life, education, government, and business throughout the country.
TimeZones
| Timezone | Offset UTC | Offset DST | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Africa / Tripoli | +02:00 | +02:00 | |
| Libya | +02:00 | +02:00 |
Explore the various timezones across Libya. Each timezone has its unique UTC offset and daylight saving time (DST) adjustments. Check the current time and see the differences in time across various regions of the country.
ISO 3166-2 Codes
| Subdivision name | Subdivision category | ISO Code |
|---|---|---|
| Al Buţnān | popularate | LY-BU |
| Al Jabal al Akhḑar | popularate | LY-JA |
| Al Jabal al Gharbī | popularate | LY-JG |
| Al Jafārah | popularate | LY-JI |
| Al Jufrah | popularate | LY-JU |
| Al Kufrah | popularate | LY-KF |
| Al Marj | popularate | LY-MJ |
| Al Marqab | popularate | LY-MB |
| Al Wāḩāt | popularate | LY-WA |
| An Nuqāţ al Khams | popularate | LY-NQ |
| Az Zāwiyah | popularate | LY-ZA |
| Banghāzī | popularate | LY-BA |
| Darnah | popularate | LY-DR |
| Ghāt | popularate | LY-GT |
| Mişrātah | popularate | LY-MI |
| Murzuq | popularate | LY-MQ |
| Nālūt | popularate | LY-NL |
| Sabhā | popularate | LY-SB |
| Surt | popularate | LY-SR |
| Wādī al Ḩayāt | popularate | LY-WD |
| Wādī ash Shāţi’ | popularate | LY-WS |
| Ţarābulus | popularate | LY-TB |
Explore the subdivisions of Libya, each identified by a unique ISO 3166-2 code. These codes are crucial for identifying regions within the country and are used for various administrative, geographic, and data purposes.
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Helpful Resources
To learn more about Libya's history, geography, culture, economy, and other key aspects, visit the Libya Wikipedia page.
To learn more about Libya's ISO country codes (alpha-2, alpha-3, and numeric), visit the ISO 3166-1 page for Libya.
For geographical info about Libya, visit the Geonames page. It covers coordinates, elevation, administrative divisions, and nearby locations.