Beirut
What time is it in Lebanon
About Beirut
Beirut runs at UTC+3 (EEST) through summer, dropping to UTC+2 on 25 October 2026. New York is 7 hours behind all year. Offices in the Hamra and Gemmayzeh districts typically open at 09:00; the working day ends around 17:30, and Friday afternoon is a half-day for many firms.
Frequently Asked Questions
What time is it in Beirut right now?+
Beirut operates on Eastern European Time (EET, UTC+2) in winter and Eastern European Summer Time (EEST, UTC+3) during daylight saving time. The exact current time is shown live at the top of this page.
What time zone is Beirut in?+
Beirut is in the Asia/Beirut time zone, which corresponds to Eastern European Time (EET). During summer, Lebanon shifts clocks forward by one hour to EEST (UTC+3).
What is the time difference between Beirut and London?+
Beirut is normally 2 hours ahead of London (UTC+0). When both cities observe daylight saving time simultaneously, the gap may narrow to 1 hour. Always check the live clock for the most accurate difference.
How many hours ahead is Beirut compared to New York?+
Beirut is typically 7 hours ahead of New York (Eastern Time, UTC-5). During daylight saving transitions the difference can vary between 6 and 8 hours depending on when each country changes its clocks.
Does Lebanon observe daylight saving time?+
Yes. Lebanon moves its clocks forward by one hour in spring and back in autumn. This means Beyrut (Beirut) switches between UTC+2 in winter and UTC+3 in summer.
What is the UTC offset for Beirut?+
Beirut's UTC offset is +2 hours in standard time (EET) and +3 hours during daylight saving time (EEST).
What is the time difference between Beirut and Dubai?+
Dubai is on Gulf Standard Time (GST, UTC+4) and does not observe daylight saving time. In winter Beirut is 2 hours behind Dubai, while in summer — when Beirut moves to UTC+3 — the gap closes to just 1 hour.