Current local time in Beirut, Lebanon
The live clock above shows the time in Beirut. Beirut is in the Asia/Beirut time zone, UTC+3 right now (EEST).
| Country | Lebanon |
|---|---|
| Region | Beirut |
| Population | about 1.8 million |
| Coordinates | 33.87° N, 35.51° E |
| Time zone | Asia/Beirut |
| Abbreviation | EET / EEST |
| UTC offset | UTC+2 (winter) / UTC+3 (summer) |
| Daylight saving time | Yes |
Daylight saving time
Beirut uses daylight saving time: clocks switch between UTC+2 (EET) and UTC+3 (EEST). The next change is on Saturday, October 24, 2026, when clocks go back one hour.
Sunrise, sunset and daylight
Today: sunrise …, sunset …, .
| 2026 | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | 5:42 AM | 5:48 PM | 12 h 6 min |
| June solstice | 5:27 AM | 7:51 PM | 14 h 24 min |
| September equinox | 6:25 AM | 6:35 PM | 12 h 10 min |
| December solstice | 6:38 AM | 4:32 PM | 9 h 53 min |
Clock time vs. sun time
The sun is highest over Beirut at about 11:46 AM in mid-January, and about 12:43 PM in mid-July. On standard time, local clocks run about 22 minutes behind the sun, because Beirut sits at 35.5° E, while its time zone is centred on 30.0° E.
Beirut time compared with other cities
| City | Time now | Compared with Beirut |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 7 hours behind | |
| Los Angeles | 10 hours behind | |
| London | 2 hours behind | |
| Paris | 1 hour behind | |
| Dubai | 2 hours ahead in Jan, 1 hour ahead in Jul | |
| Mumbai | 3.5 hours ahead in Jan, 2.5 hours ahead in Jul | |
| Shanghai | 6 hours ahead in Jan, 5 hours ahead in Jul | |
| Tokyo | 7 hours ahead in Jan, 6 hours ahead in Jul | |
| Sydney | 9 hours ahead in Jan, 7 hours ahead in Jul |
Nearby cities
| City | Distance | Time now vs Beirut |
|---|---|---|
| Saida | 37 km (23 mi) | same time |
| Trablous | 69 km (43 mi) | same time |
| Damascus, Syria | 84 km (52 mi) | same time |
| Douma, Syria | 88 km (55 mi) | same time |
| Tartus, Syria | 118 km (73 mi) | same time |
| Haifa, Israel | 127 km (79 mi) | same time |
| Nazareth, Israel | 131 km (82 mi) | same time |
| Hims, Syria | 146 km (91 mi) | same time |
Other cities in Lebanon
Questions people ask
What time zone is Beirut in?
Beirut is in the Asia/Beirut time zone, UTC+2, or UTC+3 during daylight saving time.
Does Beirut have daylight saving time?
Beirut uses daylight saving time: clocks switch between UTC+2 (EET) and UTC+3 (EEST). The next change is on Saturday, October 24, 2026, when clocks go back one hour.
Why isn't noon in Beirut when the sun is highest?
Because time zones are wide. Beirut's clocks follow a zone centred on 30.0° E, so on standard time they run about 22 minutes behind the sun. Daylight saving time adds another hour.
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Time zone data: IANA tz database 2026e. Population: Natural Earth (approximate).