Current Time in Beirut, Lebanon
Beirut is on Eastern European Standard Time – UTC+2 (UTC+2) right now. It switches to UTC+3 (UTC+3) on 27 Mar 2027.
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· Beirut
Asia/Beirut
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Time zone of Beirut
| Time zone | Eastern European Standard Time |
|---|---|
| Abbreviation | UTC+2 |
| UTC offset | UTC+2 |
| IANA time zone id | Asia/Beirut |
| Daylight saving time | Yes – UTC+2 in winter, UTC+3 in summer |
Time difference between Beirut and other cities
Daylight saving time in Beirut
2026
- 28 March 2026: Clocks go forward 1 hour at 23:59 local time, from UTC+2 (UTC+2) to UTC+3 (UTC+3).
- 24 October 2026: Clocks go back 1 hour at 23:59 local time, from UTC+3 (UTC+3) to UTC+2 (UTC+2).
2027
- 27 March 2027: Clocks go forward 1 hour at 23:59 local time, from UTC+2 (UTC+2) to UTC+3 (UTC+3).
- 30 October 2027: Clocks go back 1 hour at 23:59 local time, from UTC+3 (UTC+3) to UTC+2 (UTC+2).
Beirut time FAQ
What time is it in Beirut right now?
Beirut is on UTC+2 (UTC+2). The live clock at the top of this page shows the current local time in Beirut, updated every second.
What time zone is Beirut in?
Beirut is in Eastern European Standard Time, abbreviated UTC+2, UTC+2. Its IANA time zone id is Asia/Beirut.
Does Beirut observe daylight saving time?
Yes. The next change is on 27 Mar 2027, when clocks go forward one hour from UTC+2 to UTC+3.
What is the time difference between Beirut and New York?
New York is 7 hours behind Beirut.
Other cities in Lebanon
Updated 7 November 2026. Time zone data: IANA tz database.