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Current Time in Beirut, Lebanon

Check the current local time in Beirut, Lebanon. Beirut uses the Asia/Beirut time zone, with EET (UTC +2:00) during standard time and EEST (UTC +3:00) during daylight saving time.

Beirut, Lebanon — Live Clock
12:46:04 AM
EEST Live timezone
Thursday, June 4, 2026
DST ends: October 25, 2026

Beirut Time Zone

Time Zone

Asia/Beirut

Beirut, Lebanon

Current zone: EEST

Source: IANA Time Zone Database

Standard Time

EET

UTC +2:00

Used outside daylight saving time

Daylight Time

EEST

UTC +3:00

Observed during daylight saving time

Next DST Change

DST ends

October 25, 2026

Based on Last Sunday in March / Last Sunday in October

About Beirut Time: EET & EEST

Beirut is located in Lebanon and uses the Asia/Beirut time zone. For anyone coordinating calls or meetings internationally, the key question is rarely "what time is it" — it's which hours in Beirut overlap with your own working day. Use the world clock comparison further down the page to see at a glance how Beirut aligns with other major cities.

Scheduling tip: Always reference a city name in calendar invites rather than a fixed UTC offset. Calendar apps like Google Calendar and Outlook will automatically adjust for any clock changes on both ends, so your meeting stays at the intended local time for everyone involved.

Beirut vs Major Cities

UTC UTC +3:00
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London UTC +1:00
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New York UTC -4:00
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Singapore UTC +8:00
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Dubai UTC +4:00
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Tokyo UTC +9:00
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Mumbai UTC +5:30
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Daylight Saving Time

Clocks change in Beirut in 143 days

DST ends on October 25, 2026. Clocks fall back — sunrise and sunset shift one hour earlier in Beirut.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Everything you need to know about Beirut time

What time is it in Beirut right now?

The live clock at the top of this page shows the exact current local time in Beirut, Lebanon, updated every second. Right now, Beirut is on EEST with a UTC offset of UTC +3:00. The time updates automatically — no need to refresh the page.

What timezone is Beirut in?

Beirut uses the Asia/Beirut timezone. Standard time is EET (UTC +2:00). During daylight saving time it switches to EEST (UTC +3:00). Currently Beirut is on EEST (UTC +3:00). The live clock above reflects whichever timezone is active right now.

How many hours ahead or behind is Beirut?

Beirut is currently UTC +3:00 from UTC. This offset can shift by one hour when daylight saving time starts or ends — always check the live clock above for the current difference.

Does Beirut observe daylight saving time?

Yes. Beirut observes daylight saving time, switching between EET (UTC +2:00) and EEST (UTC +3:00) each year. Clocks advance on Last Sunday in March and fall back on Last Sunday in October. Right now Beirut is using EEST.

Is Beirut on EET or EEST right now?

Right now Beirut is using EEST (UTC +3:00). It switches to EEST in summer and back to EET in winter. The timezone badge in the live clock above updates automatically when clocks change — no need to check a calendar.

What is the best time to call Beirut from New York?

The best call window from New York to Beirut depends on the current offset. Beirut is currently UTC +3:00 from UTC. Aim for a time when both cities are comfortably within 9:00 AM–5:00 PM — use the time difference table on this page to find the current gap.