Current local time in Saida, Lebanon
The live clock above shows the time in Saida. Saida is in the Asia/Beirut time zone, UTC+3 right now (EEST).
| Country | Lebanon |
|---|---|
| Region | South Lebanon |
| Population | about 174,000 |
| Coordinates | 33.56° N, 35.37° E |
| Time zone | Asia/Beirut |
| Abbreviation | EET / EEST |
| UTC offset | UTC+2 (winter) / UTC+3 (summer) |
| Daylight saving time | Yes |
Daylight saving time
Saida 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 | 5:49 PM | 12 h 6 min |
| June solstice | 5:28 AM | 7:51 PM | 14 h 22 min |
| September equinox | 6:26 AM | 6:36 PM | 12 h 10 min |
| December solstice | 6:38 AM | 4:34 PM | 9 h 55 min |
Clock time vs. sun time
The sun is highest over Saida at about 11:47 AM in mid-January, and about 12:44 PM in mid-July. On standard time, local clocks run about 21 minutes behind the sun, because Saida sits at 35.4° E, while its time zone is centred on 30.0° E.
Saida time compared with other cities
| City | Time now | Compared with Saida |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Saida |
|---|---|---|
| Beirut | 37 km (23 mi) | same time |
| Damascus, Syria | 87 km (54 mi) | same time |
| Haifa, Israel | 90 km (56 mi) | same time |
| Douma, Syria | 96 km (59 mi) | same time |
| Nazareth, Israel | 96 km (60 mi) | same time |
| Trablous | 106 km (66 mi) | same time |
| Irbid, Jordan | 121 km (75 mi) | same time |
| Dar'a, Syria | 125 km (78 mi) | same time |
Other cities in Lebanon
Questions people ask
What time zone is Saida in?
Saida is in the Asia/Beirut time zone, UTC+2, or UTC+3 during daylight saving time.
Does Saida have daylight saving time?
Saida 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 Saida when the sun is highest?
Because time zones are wide. Saida's clocks follow a zone centred on 30.0° E, so on standard time they run about 21 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).