Daylight Savings Time Changes in Lebanon 🇱🇧 (1988)
| 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
31 MAY
31 May 1988 - Daylight Saving Time Starts
When local standard time is about to reach Tuesday, 31 May 1988, 23:59 clocks are turned forward 1 hour to
Tuesday, 31 May 1988, 01:00 local daylight time instead.
Sunrise and sunset will be about 1 hour later on 31 May 1988 than the day before. There will be more light in the evening.
Also called Spring Forward.
Before
23
:
59
After
23
:
00
15 OCT
15 Oct 1988 - Daylight Saving Time Ends
When local standard time is about to reach Saturday, 15 October 1988, 23:59 clocks are turned backward 1 hour to
Saturday, 15 October 1988, 23:00 local standard time instead.
Sunrise and sunset will be about 1 hour earlier on 15 Oct 1988 than the day before. There will be more light in the morning.
Also called Fall Back.
Daylight Savings Time Schedules by Governorates in Lebanon (1988)
| Governorate | DST Start (Spring) | DST End (Fall) |
|---|---|---|
| Baalbek-Hermel Governorate | 31 May 1988 | 15 Oct 1988 |
| Beyrouth | 31 May 1988 | 15 Oct 1988 |
| Mohafazat Aakkâr | 31 May 1988 | 15 Oct 1988 |
| Mohafazat Béqaa | 31 May 1988 | 15 Oct 1988 |
| Mohafazat Liban-Nord | 31 May 1988 | 15 Oct 1988 |
| Mohafazat Mont-Liban | 31 May 1988 | 15 Oct 1988 |
| Mohafazat Nabatîyé | 31 May 1988 | 15 Oct 1988 |
| South Governorate | 31 May 1988 | 15 Oct 1988 |
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 1988?
Yes, Lebanon observes Daylight Saving Time during the 1988 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 Tuesday, 31 May 1988. 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 31 May 1988, 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.