Send SMS to Lebanon online
Beirut's streets are lined with family-run cafes, jewelry shops, and small electronics stores, each serving their local community. Schools, clinics, and delivery services in Lebanon often send text messages to keep clients informed. A text might notify parents of a school closure, remind patients of an appointment, or alert customers that their order is ready. In Beirut and Tripoli, texts are effective as they reach everyone instantly, even without smartphones or data.
Lebanon
+961 · Middle East and North Africa
Price per message
$0.01558
- For $40
- 2,567 SMS
- Alphabet
- Unicode (UCS-2)
- 1,000 messages
- $15.58
- Example number
- +961 71 123 456
What a bulk SMS campaign to Lebanon costs
Need a different count? The pricing calculator works it out for any number of messages, and the workspace shows the exact total for your own list, including names merged into the text.
| Recipients | 1 segment | 2 segments |
|---|---|---|
| 100 | $1.56 | $3.12 |
| 500 | $7.79 | $15.58 |
| 1,000 | $15.58 | $31.16 |
| 5,000 | $77.90 | $155.80 |
| 10,000 | $155.80 | $311.60 |
Who sends text messages to customers in Lebanon
Private clinics
Clinics in Beirut text patients to confirm appointments or remind them of upcoming vaccinations.
Delivery services
Food delivery businesses in Tripoli send texts when orders are out for delivery or delayed.
Schools
Schools in Mount Lebanon notify parents of schedule changes or exam dates via text.
Tour operators
Tour companies in Byblos text clients with updates on departure times or itinerary changes.
Phone number format in Lebanon
A mobile number in Lebanon has 8 digits after +961 and no leading 0, so 71 123 456 becomes +961 71 123 456 in international format. With Lebanon as the default country you can paste the local form.
Alphabet and message length
Writing in Arabic always uses Unicode, so a message to Lebanon in Arabic holds 70 characters in one segment and 67 in each part of a longer text. Short notices in English or plain Latin letters hold 160 characters, which keeps a long message in fewer segments.
Main languages: Arabic and French.
Best time to send to Lebanon
Clocks in Lebanon change for summer: Beirut is on UTC+2 in January and UTC+3 in July, so 10:00 there is 08:00 UTC in winter and 07:00 UTC in summer. Pick the local time in the scheduler and check the UTC line under it before you confirm.
Your business
Text Message · Today 09:30
Hi Lee, your order is ready. Collect it today from 2 pm at the front desk.
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Questions about texting Lebanon
How much does it cost to send an SMS to Lebanon?
One message (one segment) to Lebanon costs $0.01558. A campaign to 1,000 people with a short text costs $15.58, and a two-segment text costs twice that. Failed messages are refunded to your credit.
How many messages to Lebanon does a $40 top-up send?
$40 sends 2,567 single-segment messages to Lebanon, and more with the bonus on your first top-up. Credit has no expiry date, so what you do not use stays in your account.
How long can a text to Lebanon be?
Writing in Arabic always uses Unicode, so a message to Lebanon in Arabic holds 70 characters in one segment and 67 in each part of a longer text. Short notices in English or plain Latin letters hold 160 characters, which keeps a long message in fewer segments.
What number format do I use for Lebanon?
A mobile number in Lebanon has 8 digits after +961 and no leading 0, so 71 123 456 becomes +961 71 123 456 in international format. With Lebanon as the default country you can paste the local form.
Should I send texts in Arabic or English?
Use Arabic for local audiences, but English works well for mixed groups or tourists. Many Lebanese are bilingual.
Are there times when texting is less effective?
Avoid sending texts during midday siesta hours or late at night, as people may not check their phones.
Ready to text Lebanon?
Create an account, paste your Lebanon numbers and see the exact total before you send. Top up from $40: that is 2,567 messages to Lebanon.