Time in Beirut, Lebanon
Tuesday, November 3, 2026
When Beirut changes its clocks
Beirut is one of the places that still shifts its clocks twice a year
Beirut keeps Eastern European Standard Time at UTC+02:00 for most of the year, and moves to Eastern European Summer Time at UTC+03:00 during its summer. The shift is 1 hour.
Next change
28 March 2027 — clocks move forward by 1 hour, from UTC+02:00 to UTC+03:00.
Upcoming transition dates
- 29 March 2026 — forward to UTC+03:00
- 24 October 2026 — back to UTC+02:00
- 28 March 2027 — forward to UTC+03:00
- 30 October 2027 — back to UTC+02:00
- 26 March 2028 — forward to UTC+03:00
- 28 October 2028 — back to UTC+02:00
When the gap to Beirut changes
Dates in the next year where the difference shifts, by counterpart city
The difference between two cities is not a constant. It changes whenever either side moves its clocks — and because regions switch on different dates, there are short windows each year when the usual gap is wrong. These are the dates that matter for Beirut:
London (United Kingdom)
- From 28 March 2027: Beirut is 3 hours ahead of London
- From 30 October 2027: Beirut is 1 hour ahead of London
- From 31 October 2027: Beirut is 2 hours ahead of London
Frankfurt (Germany)
- From 28 March 2027: Beirut is 2 hours ahead of Frankfurt
- From 30 October 2027: Beirut is on the same clock
- From 31 October 2027: Beirut is 1 hour ahead of Frankfurt
Sydney (Australia)
- From 28 March 2027: Beirut is 8 hours behind Sydney
- From 4 April 2027: Beirut is 7 hours behind Sydney
- From 3 October 2027: Beirut is 8 hours behind Sydney
- From 30 October 2027: Beirut is 9 hours behind Sydney
Daylight and the sun over Beirut
Beirut sits at 33.89°, 35.50°
Longest day
14h 25m of daylight
Shortest day
9h 54m of daylight
Yearly swing
4h 31m between them
Clock time versus solar time
When the clock in Beirut reads 12:00, the sun is already past overhead — the civil clock runs 22 minutes behind mean solar time here.
During summer time that gap widens to 38 minutes ahead of the sun, which is the whole point of the exercise — shifting daylight into the evening.
How Beirut's clock got here
Read from the IANA Time Zone Database, the same rules Linux, macOS and Android use
When the clocks change here
Clocks go forward on the last Sunday in March, a rule the tzdb has applied since 1993.
It changed once:
- 1993from 1st in May to last Sunday in March
Before any of this, Beirut kept local mean time — solar noon by definition — at UTC+2:22, until 1880. Standard time zones were an attempt to replace that with something people could agree on, and the Beirut clock still carries the residue of that original figure.
Every date above is a record in the IANA Time Zone Database, not an estimate. The database is maintained by volunteers who track official announcements; if a government changes its rules, these figures change with it.
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Best Times to Contact Beirut
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Business Hours
Typically 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM local time
Best for professional calls, meetings, and business inquiries
Personal Calls
Evenings 7:00 PM - 10:00 PM local time
Ideal for catching up with family and friends
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Cultural Business Context
Beirut, Lebanon • 14:06 local time
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Good time for business communication
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Business hours: 08:30 - 17:00 | Weekend: Sunday, Saturday | Lunch: 13:00 - 14:00
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Places related to Beirut
Cities that share a clock, a country, or an offset
On exactly the same clock as Beirut
These share the Asia/Beirut zone, so they keep the same time as Beirut and change their clocks on the same dates.
Same offset (UTC+02:00), different part of the world
These sit in other countries but keep the same standard offset as Beirut (Eastern European Standard Time). They will not necessarily change clocks on the same dates, so the match can be seasonal rather than permanent.
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Common Questions About Beirut Time
Frequently asked questions
What time zone is Beirut in?
Beirut operates in the Asia/Beirut time zone, known as Eastern European Standard Time, currently UTC+02:00 (UTC+03:00 during summer time). This clock applies that offset directly from the IANA time zone database.
Does Beirut observe daylight saving time?
Yes. Beirut shifts its clocks by 1 hour, between UTC+02:00 and UTC+03:00. The next change is on 28 March 2027.
What's the time difference between Beirut and my location?
The time comparison tool above shows the current time difference. You can also use our meeting coordinator to find the best times for calls across different time zones.
How accurate is this Beirut clock?
Our clock synchronizes with your device's time and applies the official Asia/Beirut time zone offset. It updates every second and automatically handles daylight saving time, ensuring accuracy within a second.
Can I use this for scheduling meetings in Beirut?
Yes! This tool is perfect for scheduling. Use the meeting coordinator above to compare multiple time zones and find optimal meeting times that work for everyone in Beirut and other locations.
Time Zone Facts About Beirut
Interesting information about Beirut's time
IANA identifier
Asia/Beirut
Standard time name
Eastern European Standard Time
Standard offset
UTC+02:00
Daylight saving
Observed — clocks shift 1 hour to UTC+03:00
Region
Asia