Time in Beirut now
5:02PMEET
EETUTC+2+7 h vs New York (you)Asia/Beirut
- Next clock change: Sunday, March 28, 2027: at 12:00 AM clocks go forward 1 hour to 1:00 AM (EEST, UTC+3)
- Next clock change: Sunday, October 31, 2027: at 12:00 AM clocks go back 1 hour to 11:00 PM (EET, UTC+2)
Clock rules in Beirut
Beirut keeps EET (UTC+2) in winter and EEST (UTC+3) in summer, the time of all of Lebanon.
Local mean solar time at 35.50° E is UTC+2:22, so standard time runs 22 min behind the sun: it is highest at about 11:38 AM (an hour later in summer).
The zone’s rules, coming changes and history are on the Asia/Beirut page.
Time difference from Beirut
| Place | Why listed | Local time now | Their clock vs Beirut | January | July |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Damascus | Nearest capitals abroad · 80 km | 6:02 PM Tue, Nov 3 | +1 h | +1 h | 0 h |
| Amman | Nearest capitals abroad · 220 km | 6:02 PM Tue, Nov 3 | +1 h | +1 h | 0 h |
| Nicosia | Nearest capitals abroad · 240 km | 5:02 PM Tue, Nov 3 | +0 h | 0 h | 0 h |
| New York City | World cities | 10:02 AM Tue, Nov 3 | −7 h | −7 h | −7 h |
| Los Angeles | World cities | 7:02 AM Tue, Nov 3 | −10 h | −10 h | −10 h |
| London | World cities | 3:02 PM Tue, Nov 3 | −2 h | −2 h | −2 h |
| Berlin | World cities | 4:02 PM Tue, Nov 3 | −1 h | −1 h | −1 h |
| Dubai | World cities | 7:02 PM Tue, Nov 3 | +2 h | +2 h | +1 h |
With JavaScript on, this line shows how office hours in Beirut overlap yours today.
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Places near Beirut
| Place | Distance | Clock vs Beirut |
|---|---|---|
| Ra’s Bayrūt | 2 km north-west | same clock |
| Aley | 13 km south-east | same clock |
| Sidon | 39 km south | same clock |
| Nabatîyé et Tahta | 57 km south | same clock |
| Tripoli | 68 km north-east | same clock |
| Tyre | 75 km south-west | same clock |
| Damascus SY | 85 km south-east | 1 h ahead in January, same time in July |
| Dūmā SY | 91 km south-east | 1 h ahead in January, same time in July |
Beirut at a glance
- CountryLebanon
- Population1,916,100
- Coordinates33.89° N, 35.50° E
- Elevation40 m
- Time zone IDAsia/Beirut
- Standard timeEET (UTC+2)
- Daylight saving timeEEST (UTC+3)
- Calling code+961
Questions
What time is it in Beirut now?
The clock at the top of this page shows it to the second. Beirut is on UTC+2 in winter and UTC+3 in summer, 7 hours ahead of New York.