Time in Lebanon Now

The current time in Lebanon follows Eastern European Time (EET, UTC+2) in winter and Eastern European Summer Time (EEST, UTC+3) in summer. Lebanon observes Daylight Saving Time, shifting clocks forward one hour from late March to late October.

Lebanon’s single time zone applies nationwide, covering Beirut, Tripoli, Sidon, and Baalbek, ensuring unified timekeeping for business and communication.

For live updates or to compare global times, check the current time page or use the time converter.

Standard settings for Lebanon right time now

• IANA Time Zone: Asia/Beirut

• UTC Offset: UTC +2 (Standard), UTC +3 (Daylight Saving)

• Time Format: 24-hour clock

• DST Observed: Yes (March–October)

• Time Zone Abbreviation: EET / EEST

Lebanon’s time zone follows the same pattern as Greece, Cyprus, and Romania, maintaining alignment with Eastern Europe for business and travel consistency.

Lebanon time zone(s)

Lebanon uses a single national time zone throughout the country.

Official IANA time zone identifier: Asia/Beirut

Daylight Saving Time in Lebanon

Lebanon observes Daylight Saving Time (DST) under the standard European schedule:

• DST starts: Last Sunday in March — clocks go forward by one hour.

• DST ends: Last Sunday in October — clocks go back by one hour.

During summer, Lebanon operates on Eastern European Summer Time (EEST, UTC+3), aligning with nearby Mediterranean countries.

For planning future changes, see the calendar or use the event countdown timer.

Major cities in Lebanon & their time

All cities in Lebanon follow the same CET/EEST time standard.

Quick facts — Lebanon time

• Number of time zones: 1 (nationwide)

• Capital city: Beirut

• Default zone: Eastern European Time (EET)

• Daylight Saving Time: Yes (March–October)

• IANA Time Zone ID: Asia/Beirut

• Standard UTC offset: +2 hours

• DST UTC offset: +3 hours

• Time format: 24-hour system

• Neighboring countries with similar time: Cyprus, Greece, Israel

• Regional differences: None — same time nationwide

For verified background, see 👉 Time in Lebanon — Wikipedia.

Pros and Cons

Pros

1. Single nationwide zone — simplifies scheduling across regions.

2. DST alignment — more daylight during summer months.

3. Consistent with Europe — supports international business.

4. 24-hour clock — standardized globally.

5. Stable IANA recognition — ensures technical accuracy online.

Cons

1. Clock changes twice yearly — may cause brief confusion.

2. Seasonal offset — creates variation for international meetings.