Daylight Savings Time Changes in Lebanon 🇱🇧 (1921)
| Country: | Lebanon |
| Capital: | Beirut |
| Abbreviations: | LB, LBN |
| IANA Time Zones: | 1 |
| Dial Code: | +961 |
Daylight Savings Time Schedule and Information
Before
23
:
59
After
01
:
00
2 APR
02 Apr 1921 - Daylight Saving Time Starts
When local standard time is about to reach Saturday, 02 April 1921, 23:59 clocks are turned forward 1 hour to
Saturday, 02 April 1921, 01:00 local daylight time instead.
Sunrise and sunset will be about 1 hour later on 02 Apr 1921 than the day before. There will be more light in the evening.
Also called Spring Forward.
Before
23
:
59
After
23
:
00
2 OCT
02 Oct 1921 - Daylight Saving Time Ends
When local standard time is about to reach Sunday, 02 October 1921, 23:59 clocks are turned backward 1 hour to
Sunday, 02 October 1921, 23:00 local standard time instead.
Sunrise and sunset will be about 1 hour earlier on 02 Oct 1921 than the day before. There will be more light in the morning.
Also called Fall Back.
Daylight Savings Time Schedules by Governorates in Lebanon (1921)
| Governorate | DST Start (Spring) | DST End (Fall) |
|---|---|---|
| Baalbek-Hermel Governorate | 02 Apr 1921 | 02 Oct 1921 |
| Beyrouth | 02 Apr 1921 | 02 Oct 1921 |
| Mohafazat Aakkâr | 02 Apr 1921 | 02 Oct 1921 |
| Mohafazat Béqaa | 02 Apr 1921 | 02 Oct 1921 |
| Mohafazat Liban-Nord | 02 Apr 1921 | 02 Oct 1921 |
| Mohafazat Mont-Liban | 02 Apr 1921 | 02 Oct 1921 |
| Mohafazat Nabatîyé | 02 Apr 1921 | 02 Oct 1921 |
| South Governorate | 02 Apr 1921 | 02 Oct 1921 |
DST Changes Summary for Lebanon
| Date | Year | Change | Time | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29 Mar | 2025 | Forward 1 hour | 23:59 ➜ 01:00 | Daylight Saving Start |
| 25 Oct | 2025 | Back 1 hour | 23:59 ➜ 23:00 | Daylight Saving End |
| 28 Mar | 2026 | Forward 1 hour | 23:59 ➜ 01:00 | Daylight Saving Start |
| 24 Oct | 2026 | Back 1 hour | 23:59 ➜ 23:00 | Daylight Saving End |
| 27 Mar | 2027 | Forward 1 hour | 23:59 ➜ 01:00 | Daylight Saving Start |
| 30 Oct | 2027 | Back 1 hour | 23:59 ➜ 23:00 | Daylight Saving End |
| 25 Mar | 2028 | Forward 1 hour | 23:59 ➜ 01:00 | Daylight Saving Start |
| 28 Oct | 2028 | Back 1 hour | 23:59 ➜ 23:00 | Daylight Saving End |
| 24 Mar | 2029 | Forward 1 hour | 23:59 ➜ 01:00 | Daylight Saving Start |
| 27 Oct | 2029 | Back 1 hour | 23:59 ➜ 23:00 | Daylight Saving End |
| 30 Mar | 2030 | Forward 1 hour | 23:59 ➜ 01:00 | Daylight Saving Start |
| 26 Oct | 2030 | Back 1 hour | 23:59 ➜ 23:00 | Daylight Saving End |
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Common Questions about Daylight Savings Time Changes in Lebanon
Does Lebanon use Daylight Saving Time in 1921?
Yes, Lebanon observes Daylight Saving Time during the 1921 calendar year. The country follows the practice of shifting clocks to better align waking hours with the available evening sunlight during the spring and summer months.
When do the clocks change next in Lebanon?
The next scheduled time transition in Lebanon will take place on Saturday, 02 April 1921. At 23:59 local time, clocks will be turned forward by 1 hour. This specific change marks the transition to daylight saving time starts.
Does all of Lebanon follow the same time change schedule?
Yes, Lebanon follows a single, unified schedule. Every governorate across the country transitions to and from Daylight Saving Time at the exact same moment, ensuring a consistent time standard nationwide.
How will the next transition affect the day in Lebanon?
Following the shift on 02 Apr 1921, you will notice that there is more light in the evening compared to the day before. While the transition may temporarily disrupt sleep patterns, the primary goal of this forward shift is to maximize usable daylight for the population.