Current Time in Beirut, Lebanon 🇱🇧
Lat/Long: 33.89° N, 35.5° E
Elevation: 40 m above sea level
Population rank: Largest city in Lebanon
Governorate: Beyrouth
IANA Timezone: Asia/Beirut
Solar time: clocks run about 20m behind the sun
Timezone: EET
Daylight Saving Time: No ❌ (When does Daylight Savings Time start?)
Standard Timezone Abbreviations used in Lebanon: EET
Daylight Saving Timezone Abbreviations used in Lebanon: EEST
The time now in Beirut, Lebanon is shown in the live clock above and updates every second. Beirut currently observes EET, UTC+2. Local time in Beirut runs on a UTC+02:00 offset (Asia/Beirut). The city is holding to standard time for this part of the year. The sun is up for only about 11 hours today. At these subtropical latitudes the seasonal spread in daylight is noticeable but mild. Beirut sits at a modest 40 m above sea level. The nearest big city, Dubai, is a distant 2137 km away. As one of Lebanon's largest cities, Beirut is a reference point many travellers set their watches by.
The sun rises over Beirut at 05:53 and sets at 16:49, giving 10h 55m of daylight today.
Beirut Time Zone and Daylight
Daylight Hours in Beirut
Beirut gets 10h 55m of daylight today. Sunrise in Beirut is at 05:53 and sunset in Beirut is at 16:49.
Daylight ranges from about 9h 53m near the December solstice to 14h 24m near the June solstice.
Time Difference Between Beirut and Major Cities
Live local time and the difference from Beirut right now.
Cities Sharing Beirut's Time Zone (UTC+02:00)
These major cities are at the same UTC offset as Beirut.
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| Date | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wed, 28 Oct ● | 04:26 | 05:53 | 11:21 | 14:26 | 16:50 | 18:20 |
| Thu, 29 Oct | 04:27 | 05:54 | 11:21 | 14:25 | 16:49 | 18:19 |
| Fri, 30 Oct | 04:28 | 05:55 | 11:21 | 14:24 | 16:48 | 18:18 |
| Sat, 31 Oct | 04:29 | 05:56 | 11:21 | 14:23 | 16:47 | 18:17 |
| Sun, 1 Nov | 04:30 | 05:56 | 11:21 | 14:23 | 16:46 | 18:16 |
| Mon, 2 Nov | 04:30 | 05:57 | 11:21 | 14:22 | 16:45 | 18:15 |
| Tue, 3 Nov | 04:31 | 05:58 | 11:21 | 14:21 | 16:44 | 18:14 |
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Distances & Clock Changes in Beirut
How Far Is Beirut From Other Major Cities?
| City | Distance | Direction |
|---|---|---|
| Dubai | 2,137 km | ESE (112deg) |
| Moscow | 2,437 km | N (3deg) |
| Paris | 3,191 km | NW (311deg) |
| London | 3,457 km | NW (315deg) |
| Mumbai | 4,039 km | ESE (104deg) |
| Hong Kong | 7,643 km | ENE (77deg) |
| Singapore | 7,934 km | ESE (101deg) |
| Tokyo | 8,982 km | NE (53deg) |
When Do the Clocks Change in Beirut?
Beirut next changes its clocks on March 27, 2027, when the clocks spring forward by one hour.
Beirut's Antipode: The Opposite Side of the Earth
Dig straight through the Earth from Beirut and you would surface in the open ocean, near 33.9deg S, 144.5deg W.
Frequently Asked Questions about Beirut
What time is it in Beirut right now?
The current local time in Beirut is 12:54 on Wednesday, October 28, 2026. Beirut follows the Asia/Beirut time zone.
What time zone is Beirut in?
Beirut uses the Asia/Beirut IANA time zone (UTC+02:00). This zone covers the city and surrounding region year-round, with automatic adjustments during daylight saving when applicable.
How many hours ahead or behind UTC is Beirut?
Is Beirut on daylight saving time right now?
No. Daylight saving time is not in effect in Beirut as of October 28, 2026.
What time is sunrise and sunset in Beirut today?
Beirut sees sunrise at 05:53 and sunset at 16:49 today, giving 10h 55m of daylight.
What moon phase is visible over Beirut tonight?
The moon phase over Beirut tonight is Waning Gibbous with 92.7% illumination.
What is solar time in Beirut?
Solar time follows the Sun's actual position, with solar noon when the Sun is highest in the sky. In Beirut, clocks run about 20m behind local solar time, because the official time zone does not exactly match the Sun's position.