Daylight Savings Time Changes in Lebanon 🇱🇧 (1972)
| 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
21 JUN
21 Jun 1972 - Daylight Saving Time Starts
When local standard time is about to reach Wednesday, 21 June 1972, 23:59 clocks are turned forward 1 hour to
Wednesday, 21 June 1972, 01:00 local daylight time instead.
Sunrise and sunset will be about 1 hour later on 21 Jun 1972 than the day before. There will be more light in the evening.
Also called Spring Forward.
Before
23
:
59
After
23
:
00
30 SEP
30 Sep 1972 - Daylight Saving Time Ends
When local standard time is about to reach Saturday, 30 September 1972, 23:59 clocks are turned backward 1 hour to
Saturday, 30 September 1972, 23:00 local standard time instead.
Sunrise and sunset will be about 1 hour earlier on 30 Sep 1972 than the day before. There will be more light in the morning.
Also called Fall Back.
Daylight Savings Time Schedules by Governorates in Lebanon (1972)
| Governorate | DST Start (Spring) | DST End (Fall) |
|---|---|---|
| Baalbek-Hermel Governorate | 21 Jun 1972 | 30 Sep 1972 |
| Beyrouth | 21 Jun 1972 | 30 Sep 1972 |
| Mohafazat Aakkâr | 21 Jun 1972 | 30 Sep 1972 |
| Mohafazat Béqaa | 21 Jun 1972 | 30 Sep 1972 |
| Mohafazat Liban-Nord | 21 Jun 1972 | 30 Sep 1972 |
| Mohafazat Mont-Liban | 21 Jun 1972 | 30 Sep 1972 |
| Mohafazat Nabatîyé | 21 Jun 1972 | 30 Sep 1972 |
| South Governorate | 21 Jun 1972 | 30 Sep 1972 |
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 1972?
Yes, Lebanon observes Daylight Saving Time during the 1972 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 Wednesday, 21 June 1972. 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 21 Jun 1972, 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.