Current local time in Tripoli, Libya
The live clock above shows the time in Tripoli. Tripoli is in the Africa/Tripoli time zone, UTC+2 right now (EET).
| Country | Libya |
|---|---|
| Region | Tajura' wa an Nawahi al Arba |
| Population | about 1.2 million |
| Coordinates | 32.89° N, 13.18° E |
| Time zone | Africa/Tripoli |
| Abbreviation | EET |
| UTC offset | UTC+2 |
| Daylight saving time | No |
Daylight saving time
Tripoli 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 | 7:11 AM | 7:18 PM | 12 h 6 min |
| June solstice | 5:59 AM | 8:18 PM | 14 h 19 min |
| September equinox | 6:55 AM | 7:05 PM | 12 h 9 min |
| December solstice | 8:05 AM | 6:04 PM | 9 h 58 min |
Clock time vs. sun time
The sun is highest over Tripoli at about 1:16 PM in mid-January. On standard time, local clocks run about 67 minutes ahead of the sun, because Tripoli sits at 13.2° E, while its time zone is centred on 30.0° E.
Tripoli time compared with other cities
| City | Time now | Compared with Tripoli |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Tripoli |
|---|---|---|
| Az Zawiyah | 45 km (28 mi) | same time |
| Gharyan | 82 km (51 mi) | same time |
| Zuwarah | 103 km (64 mi) | same time |
| Al Khums | 104 km (65 mi) | same time |
| Misratah | 189 km (117 mi) | same time |
| Zarzis, Tunisia | 205 km (128 mi) | 1 hour behind |
| Sfax, Tunisia | 307 km (191 mi) | 1 hour behind |
| Gabes, Tunisia | 307 km (191 mi) | 1 hour behind |
Other cities in Libya
Questions people ask
What time zone is Tripoli in?
Tripoli is in the Africa/Tripoli time zone, UTC+2, all year.
Does Tripoli have daylight saving time?
Tripoli doesn't use daylight saving time. It stays on UTC+2 (EET) all year.
Why isn't noon in Tripoli when the sun is highest?
Because time zones are wide. Tripoli's clocks follow a zone centred on 30.0° E, so on standard time they run about 67 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).