UTC +02:00
EET - Currently observed in Lebanon
- • From 25 October 2026: UTC +02:00 / EET
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The IANA time zone identifier for Lebanon is
Asia/Beirut
Oct
25
Latest change
Winter time started
Switched to UTC +02:00 / EET - Was UTC+0300
Mar
28
Next change
Switching to UTC UTC+0300
The time will be set forward one hour on Sunday, 28 March 2027
Time difference from Lebanon
All times shown live - Bars indicate offset from Lebanon (centre = same time).
Country Facts
| Country | 🇱🇧 Lebanon |
| Region | Asia |
| Subregion | Western Asia |
| ISO Code | LB / LBN |
| IANA Zone | Asia/Beirut |
| UTC Offset | +02:00 |
| DST Active | No |
| Currency | LBP - Lebanese Pound |
| Population | 6,800,000 |
| Area | 10,452 km² |
| Calling Code | ++961 |
| Languages | Arabic, French |
| Cities | 4 |
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| City | Local Time | IANA Zone | Capital |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beirut | 13:22 | Asia/Beirut | Capital |
| Tripoli Lebanon | 13:22 | Asia/Beirut | - |
| Sidon | 13:22 | Asia/Beirut | - |
| Zahle | 13:22 | Asia/Beirut | - |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current time in Lebanon? + −
The current local time in Lebanon is shown live at the top of this page, updated every second.
The primary IANA time zone is
Asia/Beirut,
currently at UTC+02:00 (EET).
The exact time right now is
13:22:33
on Sunday, 08 November 2026.
Does Lebanon observe Daylight Saving Time? + −
Lebanon is not currently observing Daylight Saving Time.
The active offset is UTC+02:00 (EET).
DST will begin on 28 March 2027, switching to UTCUTC+0300.
DST rules are maintained in the IANA tz database under the
Asia/Beirut zone entry.
What UTC offset is Lebanon? + −
Lebanon is currently at UTC+02:00,
using the abbreviation EET.
The IANA time zone identifier is
Asia/Beirut.
To convert a time to or from Lebanon, use the
Time Zone Converter.
What is the capital of Lebanon? + −
The capital of Lebanon is Beirut.
It uses the
Asia/Beirut IANA time zone.
See the Beirut time page for the live local clock and full timezone details.
What currency does Lebanon use? + −
Lebanon uses the Lebanese Pound
(
LBP) as its official currency.
The international calling code is ++961.