Current Time in Beirut
About Beirut
Beirut is located in Lebanon, in the Northern Hemisphere, and is a major city with a population of around 1,916,100. It runs on Asia/Beirut time, currently UTC+3:00 relative to UTC. Beirut observes Daylight Saving Time, so this offset shifts by an hour twice a year.
- CountryLebanon
- Population1,916,100
- Latitude33.8933°
- Longitude35.5016°
- Time zoneAsia/Beirut
- Current UTC offsetUTC+3:00
- Daylight Saving TimeObserved
Sunrise & Sunset in Beirut Today
For Sunday, October 11, 2026, calculated from Beirut's own coordinates.
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Seasons in Beirut
Approximate dates — the exact moment a season begins shifts by about a day from year to year.
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Daylight Saving Time
Beirut observes Daylight Saving Time. Clocks last changed on Sunday, March 29, 2026 (to EEST), and are next scheduled to change on Saturday, October 24, 2026 (to EET).
Time Difference from Top 10 US Cities
Time Difference from Top 10 Cities Worldwide
Frequently Asked Questions About Time in Beirut
What time zone is Beirut in?
Beirut, Lebanon uses the Asia/Beirut time zone. It is currently on EEST (UTC+3:00). The live local time is shown at the top of this page.
Does Beirut observe Daylight Saving Time?
Yes. Beirut observes Daylight Saving Time, so its UTC offset shifts by an hour twice a year. The next clock change is on Saturday, October 24, 2026, when it moves to EET.
What time is sunrise and sunset in Beirut today?
The sun rises at 6:39 AM and sets at 6:09 PM in Beirut today, giving 11h 29m of daylight.
What is the time difference between Beirut and New York City?
New York City is 7 hours behind Beirut right now. The full comparison against other major cities is in the tables above.
What is the UTC offset for Beirut?
Beirut is currently UTC+3:00. Because the city observes Daylight Saving Time, this offset is not the same all year.