Time now in Libya

UTC+02:00 • Africa/Tripoli (EET)

Your device clock is 184ms behind of the detected local time (Africa/Tripoli, UTC+02:00). Time reference obtained from NIST NTP servers with an accuracy of ±0.022 seconds.

10:40:34
Friday, May 1, 2026, week 18

Time in Libya now

Libya has one official time zone: EET (UTC+02:00).

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

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

What is the time zone in Libya?

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

Main time zones in Libya

Time zone Offset (UTC) Main cities
Africa/Tripoli UTC+02:00 Tripoli, Benghazi, Mişrātah, Misrata

List of time zones used in Libya (IANA zones)

Zone Offset (UTC) Daylight saving
Africa/Tripoli UTC+02:00 Yes

Time difference between Columbus, Ohio, United States and Libya

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

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

Does Libya use daylight saving time?

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

Recent time changes in Libya

  • 2013-10-25 at 02:00 (local time) – return to standard time

The last time change in Libya was on 2013-10-25 at 02:00 (local time) (zone Africa/Tripoli): clocks went back (fall, back to standard) — transition from CEST to EET.

Frequently asked questions

What time is it in Libya?
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 Libya have?
Libya has 1 main time zone(s). The IANA database lists specific zones used in different regions.
Does Libya use daylight saving time?
Yes. Most regions of Libya observe daylight saving time (DST). Clocks are typically set forward in March and back in November.

See also

How to convert Libya time

To convert Libya 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.
Time now in locations in Libya with links for more information (54 locations)