Beirut time zone facts
| Date | Tuesday, October 20, 2026 |
|---|---|
| Time zone | Eastern European Summer Time (Asia/Beirut) |
| UTC offset | UTC+3 |
| Daylight saving | Yes (currently summer time) |
| Next clock change | Saturday, October 24, 2026, 12:00 AM → 11:00 PM, UTC+2 (1 hour back) |
| Sunrise / sunset | 06:46 AM / 05:58 PM (Tue, October 20) |
| Country | Lebanon — one time zone nationwide |
| Coordinates | 33.89° N, 35.5° E |
New York to Beirut time converter
New York hour by hour in Beirut time; the 2 highlighted rows are business hours (9 am–6 pm) in both cities.
| New York | Beirut |
|---|---|
| 00:00 | 07:00 |
| 01:00 | 08:00 |
| 02:00 | 09:00 |
| 03:00 | 10:00 |
| 04:00 | 11:00 |
| 05:00 | 12:00 |
| 06:00 | 13:00 |
| 07:00 | 14:00 |
| 08:00 | 15:00 |
| 09:00 | 16:00 |
| 10:00 | 17:00 |
| 11:00 | 18:00 |
| 12:00 | 19:00 |
| 13:00 | 20:00 |
| 14:00 | 21:00 |
| 15:00 | 22:00 |
| 16:00 | 23:00 |
| 17:00 | 00:00 (next day) |
| 18:00 | 01:00 (next day) |
| 19:00 | 02:00 (next day) |
| 20:00 | 03:00 (next day) |
| 21:00 | 04:00 (next day) |
| 22:00 | 05:00 (next day) |
| 23:00 | 06:00 (next day) |
Beirut time compared with world cities
Relative to Beirut; gaps with daylight-saving cities shift by an hour during the year.
| City | UTC offset | Compared with Beirut |
|---|---|---|
| Istanbul | UTC+3 | the same time |
| London | UTC+1 | 2 hours behind |
| New York | UTC−4 | 7 hours behind |
| Los Angeles | UTC−7 | 10 hours behind |
| Dubai | UTC+4 | 1 hour ahead |
| Moscow | UTC+3 | the same time |
| Tokyo | UTC+9 | 6 hours ahead |
| Sydney | UTC+11 | 8 hours ahead |
Daylight saving time
Beirut observes daylight saving time. It is currently on daylight (summer) time. The next clock change is on Saturday, October 24, 2026: at 12:00 AM local time clocks go back 1 hour to 11:00 PM (UTC+2).
Sunrise and sunset in Beirut
Next 7 days, local time (±2 min).
| Day | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tue, October 20 | 06:46 AM | 05:58 PM | 11 h 11 min |
| Wed, October 21 | 06:47 AM | 05:57 PM | 11 h 9 min |
| Thu, October 22 | 06:48 AM | 05:55 PM | 11 h 8 min |
| Fri, October 23 | 06:49 AM | 05:54 PM | 11 h 6 min |
| Sat, October 24 | 06:50 AM | 05:53 PM | 11 h 4 min |
| Sun, October 25 | 05:50 AM | 04:52 PM | 11 h 2 min |
| Mon, October 26 | 05:51 AM | 04:51 PM | 11 h 0 min |
Golden hour and blue hour in Beirut
Local times for Tue, October 20 (golden hour: sun 6° above to 4° below the horizon; blue hour: 4° to 6° below):
| Morning blue hour | 06:21 AM – 06:31 AM |
|---|---|
| Morning golden hour | 06:31 AM – 07:20 AM |
| Evening golden hour | 05:24 PM – 06:13 PM |
| Evening blue hour | 06:13 PM – 06:23 PM |
Golden hour calculator for any date or location
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the time difference between Beirut and New York?
Beirut is currently 7 hours ahead of New York. Because daylight saving rules differ between places, this gap can change by an hour during parts of the year.
What time zone is Beirut in?
Beirut is in Eastern European Summer Time (UTC+3). IANA time zone ID: Asia/Beirut.
Does Beirut observe daylight saving time?
Beirut observes daylight saving time. It is currently on daylight (summer) time. The next clock change is on Saturday, October 24, 2026: at 12:00 AM local time clocks go back 1 hour to 11:00 PM (UTC+2).
When is golden hour in Beirut?
On Tue, October 20, evening golden hour in Beirut runs 05:24 PM – 06:13 PM and morning golden hour 06:31 AM – 07:20 AM (local time).
What time is sunrise and sunset in Beirut?
On Tue, October 20, sunrise in Beirut is at 06:46 AM and sunset at 05:58 PM, a day length of 11 h 11 min (local time).