UTC +02:00
EET - Currently observed in Libya
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The IANA time zone identifier for Libya is
Africa/Tripoli
Time difference from Libya
All times shown live - Bars indicate offset from Libya (centre = same time).
Country Facts
| Country | 🇱🇾 Libya |
| Region | Africa |
| Subregion | Northern Africa |
| ISO Code | LY / LBY |
| IANA Zone | Africa/Tripoli |
| UTC Offset | +02:00 |
| DST Active | No |
| Currency | LYD - Libyan Dinar |
| Population | 6,900,000 |
| Area | 1,759,540 km² |
| Calling Code | ++218 |
| Languages | Arabic |
| Cities | 4 |
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| City | Local Time | IANA Zone | Capital |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tripoli Libya | 21:48 | Africa/Tripoli | Capital |
| Benghazi | 21:48 | Africa/Tripoli | - |
| Misrata | 21:48 | Africa/Tripoli | - |
| Tripoli | 21:48 | Africa/Tripoli | Capital |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current time in Libya? + −
The current local time in Libya is shown live at the top of this page, updated every second.
The primary IANA time zone is
Africa/Tripoli,
currently at UTC+02:00 (EET).
The exact time right now is
21:48:45
on Thursday, 15 October 2026.
Does Libya observe Daylight Saving Time? + −
Libya is not currently observing Daylight Saving Time.
The active offset is UTC+02:00 (EET).
DST rules are maintained in the IANA tz database under the
Africa/Tripoli zone entry.
What UTC offset is Libya? + −
Libya is currently at UTC+02:00,
using the abbreviation EET.
The IANA time zone identifier is
Africa/Tripoli.
To convert a time to or from Libya, use the
Time Zone Converter.
What is the capital of Libya? + −
The capital of Libya is Tripoli Libya.
It uses the
Africa/Tripoli IANA time zone.
See the Tripoli Libya time page for the live local clock and full timezone details.
What currency does Libya use? + −
Libya uses the Libyan Dinar
(
LYD) as its official currency.
The international calling code is ++218.