PlanetClocksCurrent local time in Beirut
Sunrise / Sunset · today
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Time zone facts
- Time zone
- Eastern European Time
- IANA zone
- Asia/Beirut
- Current UTC offset
- UTC+2
- Daylight saving time
- Yes · UTC+3
- Country
- Lebanon
- Region
- Beirut
- Population
- 1,916,100
- Coordinates
- 33.89° N, 35.50° E
- Elevation
- 40 m
Beirut is the capital of Lebanon, with a population of about 1,916,100. It uses the Eastern European Time time zone (IANA identifier Asia/Beirut).
Beirut observes daylight saving time. Standard time is UTC+2 and summer time is UTC+3. In 2027, clocks go forward one hour on March 28, 2027 at 12:00 AM and go back one hour on October 31, 2027 at 12:00 AM.
Other cities on the same clock include Cairo, Alexandria, Kyiv, Bucharest, Sofia, Jerusalem.
Because Beirut lies at 33.89° N, 35.50° E, the length of the day changes moderately through the year: around the June solstice there are about 14 h 25 min of daylight, and around the December solstice about 9 h 54 min.
Time difference with other cities
Sunrise and sunset through the year (2027)
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | 5:42 AM | 5:49 PM | 12 h 07 min |
| June solstice | 5:27 AM | 7:52 PM | 14 h 25 min |
| September equinox | 6:25 AM | 6:35 PM | 12 h 10 min |
| December solstice | 6:38 AM | 4:32 PM | 9 h 54 min |
Frequently asked questions
What time zone is Beirut in?
Beirut is in the Eastern European Time time zone, IANA identifier Asia/Beirut. The UTC offset is UTC+2 (UTC+3 during daylight saving time).
Does Beirut have daylight saving time?
Yes. Beirut switches between UTC+2 (standard time) and UTC+3 (daylight saving time). In 2027, clocks go forward on March 28, 2027 and go back on October 31, 2027.
What is the time difference between Beirut and New York?
New York is 7 hours behind Beirut all year round.
What is the time difference between Beirut and Los Angeles?
Los Angeles is 10 hours behind Beirut all year round.
What time is sunrise and sunset in Beirut?
Sunrise and sunset times change daily; today's times are shown at the top of this page. Around the June solstice, the sun rises at about 5:27 AM and sets at about 7:52 PM; around the December solstice it rises at about 6:38 AM and sets at about 4:32 PM (local time).