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Beirut, Lebanon (GMT+2)
Saturday, January 24, 2026
Beirut is located in the Asia/Beirut timezone in Lebanon.
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Asia/BeirutData: IANA Time Zone Database
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Mediterranean with hot dry summers (25-32°C) and mild rainy winters (10-17°C).
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📍About Beirut Time Zone
Beirut is located in the Asia/Beirut time zone (UTC+2). As a major metropolitan city in Lebanon, Beirut serves as an important hub for business, tourism, and international communication. The local time in Beirut is 7 hours ahead of New York.
When planning calls or meetings with Beirut, consider that standard business hours are typically 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM local time. Beirut does not observe Daylight Saving Time, so the UTC offset remains constant throughout the year at UTC+2.
Beirut has a population of approximately 2.4M. The local currency is the Lebanese Pound (L£). To call Beirut from abroad, use the country code +961 1. The primary language spoken is Arabic, French, English.
For travelers and remote workers coordinating across time zones, Beirut time is 7 hours ahead of New York, and 2 hours ahead of London. This makes Beirut conveniently aligned with European business hours. Use our Meeting Planner to find the best overlap times.
Quick Facts: Beirut Time
- • Time Zone: Asia/Beirut (UTC+2)
- • Daylight Saving: Not observed
- • Country: Lebanon (LB)
- • Coordinates: 33.89°, 35.50°
- • Calling Code: +961 1