Current local time in Az Zawiyah, Libya
The live clock above shows the time in Az Zawiyah. Az Zawiyah is in the Africa/Tripoli time zone, UTC+2 right now (EET).
| Country | Libya |
|---|---|
| Region | Az Zawiyah |
| Population | about 193,000 |
| Coordinates | 32.76° N, 12.72° E |
| Time zone | Africa/Tripoli |
| Abbreviation | EET |
| UTC offset | UTC+2 |
| Daylight saving time | No |
Daylight saving time
Az Zawiyah doesn't use daylight saving time. It stays on UTC+2 (EET) all year.
Sunrise, sunset and daylight
Today: sunrise …, sunset …, .
| 2026 | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | 7:13 AM | 7:20 PM | 12 h 6 min |
| June solstice | 6:01 AM | 8:20 PM | 14 h 18 min |
| September equinox | 6:57 AM | 7:06 PM | 12 h 9 min |
| December solstice | 8:07 AM | 6:06 PM | 9 h 59 min |
Clock time vs. sun time
The sun is highest over Az Zawiyah at about 1:18 PM in mid-January. On standard time, local clocks run about 69 minutes ahead of the sun, because Az Zawiyah sits at 12.7° E, while its time zone is centred on 30.0° E.
Az Zawiyah time compared with other cities
| City | Time now | Compared with Az Zawiyah |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 7 hours behind in Jan, 6 hours behind in Jul | |
| Los Angeles | 10 hours behind in Jan, 9 hours behind in Jul | |
| London | 2 hours behind in Jan, 1 hour behind in Jul | |
| Paris | 1 hour behind in Jan, same time in Jul | |
| Dubai | 2 hours ahead | |
| Mumbai | 3.5 hours ahead | |
| Shanghai | 6 hours ahead | |
| Tokyo | 7 hours ahead | |
| Sydney | 9 hours ahead in Jan, 8 hours ahead in Jul |
Nearby cities
| City | Distance | Time now vs Az Zawiyah |
|---|---|---|
| Tripoli | 45 km (28 mi) | same time |
| Zuwarah | 63 km (39 mi) | same time |
| Gharyan | 71 km (44 mi) | same time |
| Al Khums | 145 km (90 mi) | same time |
| Zarzis, Tunisia | 172 km (107 mi) | 1 hour behind |
| Misratah | 227 km (141 mi) | same time |
| Gabes, Tunisia | 274 km (171 mi) | 1 hour behind |
| Sfax, Tunisia | 288 km (179 mi) | 1 hour behind |
Other cities in Libya
Questions people ask
What time zone is Az Zawiyah in?
Az Zawiyah is in the Africa/Tripoli time zone, UTC+2, all year.
Does Az Zawiyah have daylight saving time?
Az Zawiyah doesn't use daylight saving time. It stays on UTC+2 (EET) all year.
Why isn't noon in Az Zawiyah when the sun is highest?
Because time zones are wide. Az Zawiyah's clocks follow a zone centred on 30.0° E, so on standard time they run about 69 minutes ahead of the sun. Daylight saving time adds another hour.
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Time zone data: IANA tz database 2026e. Population: Natural Earth (approximate).