Daylight Savings Time Changes in Lebanon 🇱🇧 (1990)
| 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
30 APR
30 Apr 1990 - Daylight Saving Time Starts
When local standard time is about to reach Monday, 30 April 1990, 23:59 clocks are turned forward 1 hour to
Monday, 30 April 1990, 01:00 local daylight time instead.
Sunrise and sunset will be about 1 hour later on 30 Apr 1990 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 1990 - Daylight Saving Time Ends
When local standard time is about to reach Monday, 15 October 1990, 23:59 clocks are turned backward 1 hour to
Monday, 15 October 1990, 23:00 local standard time instead.
Sunrise and sunset will be about 1 hour earlier on 15 Oct 1990 than the day before. There will be more light in the morning.
Also called Fall Back.
Daylight Savings Time Schedules by Governorates in Lebanon (1990)
| Governorate | DST Start (Spring) | DST End (Fall) |
|---|---|---|
| Baalbek-Hermel Governorate | 30 Apr 1990 | 15 Oct 1990 |
| Beyrouth | 30 Apr 1990 | 15 Oct 1990 |
| Mohafazat Aakkâr | 30 Apr 1990 | 15 Oct 1990 |
| Mohafazat Béqaa | 30 Apr 1990 | 15 Oct 1990 |
| Mohafazat Liban-Nord | 30 Apr 1990 | 15 Oct 1990 |
| Mohafazat Mont-Liban | 30 Apr 1990 | 15 Oct 1990 |
| Mohafazat Nabatîyé | 30 Apr 1990 | 15 Oct 1990 |
| South Governorate | 30 Apr 1990 | 15 Oct 1990 |
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 1990?
Yes, Lebanon observes Daylight Saving Time during the 1990 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 Monday, 30 April 1990. 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 30 Apr 1990, 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.