Time now in Lebanon

UTC+03:00 • Asia/Beirut (EEST)

Your device clock is 446ms ahead of the detected local time (Asia/Beirut, UTC+03:00). Time reference obtained from NIST NTP servers with an accuracy of ±0.022 seconds.

13:19:58
Saturday, August 1, 2026, week 31

Time in Lebanon now

Lebanon has one official time zone: EEST (UTC+03:00).

Part of the territory observes daylight saving time (DST), which moves the clock forward one hour during part of the year.

Official time in Lebanon is defined by a single time zone.

What is the time zone in Lebanon?

Official time in Lebanon is defined by a single time zone (IANA zone). Below are the zone and its UTC offset.

Main time zones in Lebanon

Time zone Offset (UTC) Main cities
Asia/Beirut UTC+02:00 Beirut, Ra’s Bayrūt, Beirut, Tripoli, North

List of time zones used in Lebanon (IANA zones)

Zone Offset (UTC) Daylight saving
Asia/Beirut UTC+02:00 Yes

Time difference between Columbus, Ohio, United States and Lebanon

The time difference between Columbus, Ohio, United States and Lebanon depends on the region.

  • Beirut: 6 hour(s) behind the time in Columbus, Ohio, United States

Does Lebanon use daylight saving time?

Yes. Part of Lebanon observes daylight saving time (DST). Start and end dates vary by zone.

Recent time changes in Lebanon

  • 2026-03-29 at 01:00 (local time) – start of daylight saving time
  • 2026-10-24 at 23:00 (local time) – return to standard time

The last time change in Lebanon was on 2026-03-29 at 01:00 (local time) (zone Asia/Beirut): clocks went forward (spring, into DST) — transition from EET to EEST.

The next change is on 2026-10-24 at 23:00 (local time) (zone Asia/Beirut): EEST → EET, clocks go back (fall, back to standard).

Frequently asked questions

What time is it in Lebanon?
The country has several time zones. The current time depends on the region and varies between UTC+2:00 and UTC+2:00. The clock at the top of this page shows the time synchronized with official sources.
How many time zones does Lebanon have?
Lebanon has 1 main time zone(s). The IANA database lists specific zones used in different regions.
Does Lebanon use daylight saving time?
Yes. Most regions of Lebanon observe daylight saving time (DST). Clocks are typically set forward in March and back in November.

See also

How to convert Lebanon time

To convert Lebanon time to other countries:

  1. Identify the time zone of the city or region.
  2. Check whether daylight saving time (DST) is in effect.
  3. Compare with the UTC offset of your country.
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