Current Time in Lebanon 🇱🇧
Check the current local time anywhere in Lebanon. Below you'll find live clocks for Lebanon's major cities, its time zone and UTC offset, and its largest cities by population.
Capital City: Beirut
- Beirut (Pop. 2,000,000)
- Ra’s Bayrūt (Pop. 1,251,739)
- Sidon (Pop. 163,554)
- Nabatîyé et Tahta (Pop. 120,000)
- Jounieh (Pop. 96,315)
ISO Alpha-2: LB
ISO Alpha-3: LBN
UTC Offset: UTC+02:00
Current Time in Major Cities in Lebanon
- Baalbek Sun 04:38:54
- Bcharré Sun 04:38:54
- Beirut Sun 04:38:54
- Jounieh Sun 04:38:54
- Nabatîyé et Tahta Sun 04:38:54
- Ra’s Bayrūt Sun 04:38:54
- Sidon Sun 04:38:54
- Zahlé Sun 04:38:54
| City | Current Time |
|---|---|
| Baalbek | Sun 04:38:54 |
| Bcharré | Sun 04:38:54 |
| Beirut | Sun 04:38:54 |
| Jounieh | Sun 04:38:54 |
| Nabatîyé et Tahta | Sun 04:38:54 |
| Ra’s Bayrūt | Sun 04:38:54 |
| Sidon | Sun 04:38:54 |
| Zahlé | Sun 04:38:54 |
IANA time zones in Lebanon
Lebanon maps to the following IANA time-zone database entries. Open any zone for its current time, UTC offset, daylight-saving rules and the cities and countries that use it.
- Asia/Beirut EET · UTC+02:00
Does Lebanon have multiple time zones?
Lebanon is listed with one main IANA time zone on Alarm.now. That makes the national clock easier to read, but you should still check a specific city clock when scheduling travel, calls, or deadlines.
Why this matters
A country clock is a useful overview, but a city or IANA time-zone page is more precise for travel and scheduling because it identifies the exact rule set, UTC offset, and daylight-saving behavior.
Time in Lebanon at a glance
| Current main time | 04:38 on Sunday |
|---|---|
| Time zones | 1 (one nationwide time) |
| Daylight saving | Yes - Clocks change twice a year |
| Zone names | EEST |
| Capital | Beirut |
| Cities tracked | 8 |
How many time zones does Lebanon have?
Lebanon keeps one time zone across the whole country, so the clock reads the same everywhere - Currently UTC+03:00.
Does Lebanon change its clocks for daylight saving?
Yes. At least part of Lebanon uses daylight saving time. The clocks jump forward one hour in spring and fall back one hour in autumn, so the UTC offset changes for part of the year. Want the full picture? Read our guide to daylight saving time.
How to convert time in Lebanon
For a quick UTC comparison using the main displayed clock: 12:00 UTC = 15:00 local time, and 09:00 local time = 06:00 UTC. If Lebanon has more than one time zone, use the city and IANA zone links on this page for the exact local rule, or drop any two places into the time zone converter to get the answer instantly.
Best time to call or schedule with Lebanon
For scheduling, start with the live clock above, then check the city page for Beirut or another major city in Lebanon. City pages include sunrise/sunset, local DST status, and time-difference tables against major world hubs. To compare several places at a glance, line them up side by side on the world clock.
Major cities in Lebanon
The capital of Lebanon is Beirut. The biggest cities in Lebanon include Beirut, Ra’s Bayrūt, Sidon, Nabatîyé et Tahta and Jounieh. Open any city to see its live clock, sunrise and sunset times, and how far ahead or behind it is from other places.
💡 Tip: Need the time in a specific city? Use the list above - Every city in Lebanon has its own live clock and time-difference table.
Time in Lebanon - Frequently asked questions
How many time zones does Lebanon have?
Lebanon uses one time zone nationwide.
Does Lebanon use daylight saving time?
Yes - Part of the country moves the clocks forward an hour in spring and back in autumn.
What time is it in Lebanon right now?
It is about 04:38 on Sunday in the main time zone of Lebanon. The clock above updates every second.
What is the capital of Lebanon?
The capital of Lebanon is Beirut. Open its page to see the current local time there.
How Alarm.now builds the Lebanon time page
Country, city, and IANA time-zone data
This page connects Lebanon to its live city clocks, listed IANA time zone, UTC offset, and daylight-saving context. The capital city is Beirut, and each linked city page gives the more precise local clock and scheduling notes.
Country time reference
The identifiers and counts below clarify which country, cities, and time zones the clocks on this page represent.
| Country | Lebanon 🇱🇧 |
|---|---|
| ISO identifiers | LB / LBN |
| Capital city clock | Beirut |
| Cities shown | 8 city clocks |
| IANA time zones | 1 listed zone |
| Representative UTC offset | UTC+02:00 |
Where to go next
From this country overview, continue to Beirut time, the IANA time-zone index, and the time zone converter for future-date checks.
When to use a city page instead
Use this country page for the overview. Use a specific city or IANA time zone page when you need the exact rule set for calendars, travel, code, or future meetings.