Daylight Savings Time Changes in Lebanon 🇱🇧 (1989)
| 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
9 MAY
09 May 1989 - Daylight Saving Time Starts
When local standard time is about to reach Tuesday, 09 May 1989, 23:59 clocks are turned forward 1 hour to
Tuesday, 09 May 1989, 01:00 local daylight time instead.
Sunrise and sunset will be about 1 hour later on 09 May 1989 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 1989 - Daylight Saving Time Ends
When local standard time is about to reach Sunday, 15 October 1989, 23:59 clocks are turned backward 1 hour to
Sunday, 15 October 1989, 23:00 local standard time instead.
Sunrise and sunset will be about 1 hour earlier on 15 Oct 1989 than the day before. There will be more light in the morning.
Also called Fall Back.
Daylight Savings Time Schedules by Governorates in Lebanon (1989)
| Governorate | DST Start (Spring) | DST End (Fall) |
|---|---|---|
| Baalbek-Hermel Governorate | 09 May 1989 | 15 Oct 1989 |
| Beyrouth | 09 May 1989 | 15 Oct 1989 |
| Mohafazat Aakkâr | 09 May 1989 | 15 Oct 1989 |
| Mohafazat Béqaa | 09 May 1989 | 15 Oct 1989 |
| Mohafazat Liban-Nord | 09 May 1989 | 15 Oct 1989 |
| Mohafazat Mont-Liban | 09 May 1989 | 15 Oct 1989 |
| Mohafazat Nabatîyé | 09 May 1989 | 15 Oct 1989 |
| South Governorate | 09 May 1989 | 15 Oct 1989 |
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 1989?
Yes, Lebanon observes Daylight Saving Time during the 1989 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, 09 May 1989. 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 09 May 1989, 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.