Current Time in Beirut
Lebanon · EET/EEST · UTC+2:00 / UTC+3:00 (DST)
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Asia/Beirut
Timezone Details
| Timezone | EET/EEST |
| UTC Offset (standard) | UTC+2:00 |
| UTC Offset (summer/DST) | UTC+3:00 |
| Daylight Saving Time | Yes (observed) |
| IANA Timezone ID | Asia/Beirut |
| Country |  Lebanon |
| Population | 2.2 million |
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About Beirut Time Zone (EET/EEST)
Beirut, the capital of Lebanon, uses Eastern European Time (EET, UTC+2) in winter and Eastern European Summer Time (EEST, UTC+3) in summer. Beirut is known as the "Paris of the Middle East" and is a major cultural and intellectual hub in the Arab world.
Key fact: Beirut is 2 hours ahead of UTC in winter and 3 hours ahead in summer — in the same timezone as Tel Aviv in winter.
Use the live clock at the top of this page to see the exact current time in Beirut with seconds. The clock updates every second and uses your browser's timezone database for accuracy.
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Frequently Asked Questions — Beirut Time
What time is it in Beirut right now? +
The current time in Beirut, Lebanon is displayed by the live clock at the top of this page. Beirut is in the EET/EEST timezone (UTC+2:00 in winter, UTC+3:00 in summer).
What timezone is Beirut in? +
Beirut is in the EET/EEST timezone. The IANA timezone identifier is
Asia/Beirut. The UTC offset is +2:00 in winter and +3:00 in summer.Does Beirut observe Daylight Saving Time? +
Yes, Beirut observes Daylight Saving Time (DST). Clocks are set forward in spring and back in autumn. In winter, the UTC offset is +2:00; in summer it is +3:00.
What is the UTC offset for Beirut? +
Beirut's UTC offset is UTC+2:00 in winter and UTC+3:00 in summer. UTC offset means how many hours ahead of or behind Coordinated Universal Time (UTC) the local time is.
What is the time difference between Beirut and London? +
Beirut (EET/EEST) is UTC+2:00. London (GMT/BST) is UTC+0 in winter and UTC+1 in summer. Beirut is 2 hours ahead of UTC in winter and 3 hours ahead in summer — in the same timezone as Tel Aviv in winter.
How do I convert Beirut time to UTC? +
To convert Beirut time to UTC, subtract UTC+2:00 from the local time. For example, if it is 15:00 in Beirut and the UTC offset is UTC+2:00, you calculate backward to find the UTC equivalent. Use the conversion table on this page for real-time values.
What continent is Beirut in? +
Beirut is located in Middle East. It is the 2.2 million population city in Lebanon.
What is the IANA timezone name for Beirut? +
The IANA (Internet Assigned Numbers Authority) timezone database identifier for Beirut is
Asia/Beirut. This is the official timezone name used in programming languages and operating systems.
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