Time Now in Benghazi, Libya 🇱🇾
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Benghazi ranks
#23 for most remote.
Lat/Long: 32.11° N, 20.07° E
Elevation: 3 m above sea level
Population rank: #2 of 119 cities in Libya by population
District: Sha‘bīyat Banghāzī
IANA Timezone: Africa/Tripoli
Solar time: clocks run about 40m ahead of the sun
Timezone: EET
Daylight Saving Time: No ❌
Standard Timezone Abbreviations used in Libya: EET
Clocks in Benghazi are set to UTC+02:00 under the Africa/Tripoli zone. There is no daylight-saving shift here; the offset stays fixed year-round. At these subtropical latitudes the seasonal spread in daylight is noticeable but mild. Benghazi lies barely above sea level, at roughly 3 m. The nearest big city, Paris, is a distant 2378 km away. As one of Libya's largest cities, Benghazi is a reference point many travellers set their watches by.
Time & Daylight in Benghazi
Daylight Hours in Benghazi
Benghazi gets 11h 43m of daylight today. Sunrise in Benghazi is at 06:36 and sunset in Benghazi is at 18:19.
Daylight ranges from about 10h 02m near the December solstice to 14h 15m near the June solstice.
Time Difference Between Benghazi and Major Cities
Live local time and the difference from Benghazi right now.
Other Cities in Libya with Local Time
Cities Sharing Benghazi's Time Zone (UTC+02:00)
These major cities are at the same UTC offset as Benghazi.
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| Date | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mon, 5 Oct ● | 05:12 | 06:36 | 12:28 | 15:49 | 18:20 | 19:50 |
| Tue, 6 Oct | 05:13 | 06:36 | 12:27 | 15:48 | 18:19 | 19:49 |
| Wed, 7 Oct | 05:13 | 06:37 | 12:27 | 15:47 | 18:18 | 19:48 |
| Thu, 8 Oct | 05:14 | 06:38 | 12:27 | 15:46 | 18:16 | 19:46 |
| Fri, 9 Oct | 05:15 | 06:38 | 12:27 | 15:45 | 18:15 | 19:45 |
| Sat, 10 Oct | 05:15 | 06:39 | 12:26 | 15:44 | 18:14 | 19:44 |
| Sun, 11 Oct | 05:16 | 06:40 | 12:26 | 15:44 | 18:13 | 19:43 |
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Benghazi Sunrise & Sunset Widget
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Current phase, illumination, and next full/new moon for Benghazi
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14-day Forecast for Benghazi
Moon Phases & Times for Benghazi
Current Phase
Waning Crescent
Illumination
30.3%
Next Moonrise
↑
Tomorrow, 02:06
Next Moonset
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Today, 15:18
View the detailed moon calendar for Benghazi with moonphases, moonrise, and moonset times for any date.
Distances & Clock Changes in Benghazi
How Far Is Benghazi From Other Major Cities?
| City | Distance | Direction |
|---|---|---|
| Paris | 2,378 km | NNW (327deg) |
| London | 2,711 km | NNW (329deg) |
| Moscow | 2,962 km | NNE (22deg) |
| Dubai | 3,503 km | E (94deg) |
| Mumbai | 5,435 km | E (92deg) |
| New York | 8,059 km | NW (308deg) |
| Hong Kong | 9,075 km | ENE (69deg) |
| Singapore | 9,339 km | E (92deg) |
Benghazi's Antipode: The Opposite Side of the Earth
Dig straight through the Earth from Benghazi and you would surface in the open ocean, near 32.1deg S, 159.9deg W.
Frequently Asked Questions about Benghazi
What time is it in Benghazi right now?
The current local time in Benghazi is 10:21 on Monday, October 05, 2026. Benghazi follows the Africa/Tripoli time zone.
What time zone is Benghazi in?
Benghazi uses the Africa/Tripoli 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 Benghazi?
Is Benghazi on daylight saving time right now?
No. Daylight saving time is not in effect in Benghazi as of October 05, 2026.
What moon phase is visible over Benghazi tonight?
Over Benghazi tonight the moon shows a Waning Crescent phase at 30.3% illumination.
What is solar time in Benghazi?
Solar time follows the Sun's actual position, with solar noon when the Sun is highest in the sky. In Benghazi, clocks run about 40m ahead of local solar time, because the official time zone does not exactly match the Sun's position.