GMT to LYT Time Converter

Convert Greenwich Mean Time (GMT) to Libya Time (LYT). Both time zones are shown live below; current offset between them is 1 hour ahead.

London · Greenwich Mean Time
06:09:33
Saturday, May 16, 2026
GMT+1 · UTC+01:00
Tripoli · Libya Time
07:09:33
Saturday, May 16, 2026
GMT+2 · UTC+02:00

Convert a specific time

From: GMT (London)
To: LYT (Tripoli)
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Daylight Saving status right now

GMT (Greenwich Mean Time)
Observes DST
Yes
In DST right now
Yes
Next fall back
2026-10-25
Offset shift
UTC+01:00 → UTC+00:00
LYT (Libya Time)
Observes DST
No

Heads up: GMT observes DST while LYT does not. The 1-hour difference shown above will shift by one hour when GMT starts or ends DST.

When can GMT and LYT meet?

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LYT
Both zones in working hours (9am-5pm)
One zone working
Off-hours
Columns are hours of the day in London (GMT). Each row shows the local working-hours state in that zone for the same moment in time.
7 hours of overlap during standard 9am-5pm working hours.
Best meeting window: 09:00–15:00 GMT (10:00–16:00 LYT).

Hour-by-hour GMT to LYT conversion table

GMT time (London)LYT time (Tripoli)Status
00:00 Sat01:00 SatOff-hours both sides
01:00 Sat02:00 SatOff-hours both sides
02:00 Sat03:00 SatOff-hours both sides
03:00 Sat04:00 SatOff-hours both sides
04:00 Sat05:00 SatOff-hours both sides
05:00 Sat06:00 SatOff-hours both sides
06:00 Sat07:00 SatOff-hours both sides
07:00 Sat08:00 SatOff-hours both sides
08:00 Sat09:00 SatLYT working
09:00 Sat10:00 SatBoth at work
10:00 Sat11:00 SatBoth at work
11:00 Sat12:00 SatBoth at work
12:00 Sat13:00 SatBoth at work
13:00 Sat14:00 SatBoth at work
14:00 Sat15:00 SatBoth at work
15:00 Sat16:00 SatBoth at work
16:00 Sat17:00 SatGMT working
17:00 Sat18:00 SatOff-hours both sides
18:00 Sat19:00 SatOff-hours both sides
19:00 Sat20:00 SatOff-hours both sides
20:00 Sat21:00 SatOff-hours both sides
21:00 Sat22:00 SatOff-hours both sides
22:00 Sat23:00 SatOff-hours both sides
23:00 Sat00:00 SunOff-hours both sides

Times computed for today in each zone using the IANA time zone database. The conversion accounts for daylight saving time wherever applicable.

About these time zones

Greenwich Mean Time (GMT)
IANA identifier
Europe/London
Current UTC offset
UTC+01:00
Current abbreviation
GMT+1
Major cities in this zone
LondonManchesterEdinburghBirmingham
Libya Time (LYT)
IANA identifier
Africa/Tripoli
Current UTC offset
UTC+02:00
Current abbreviation
GMT+2
Major cities in this zone
Tripoli

Sun today in London and Tripoli

London
Sunrise
05:08
Sunset
20:47
Solar noon
12:58
Daylight
15h 38m

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Looking for local time? See time in London or time in Tripoli.

Frequently asked questions

What is the time difference between GMT and LYT right now?+
LYT (Libya Time) is currently 1 hour ahead GMT (Greenwich Mean Time). The exact difference can change when one or both zones transition into or out of daylight saving time.
Does GMT or LYT observe daylight saving time?+
GMT: observes daylight saving time. LYT: does not observe daylight saving time.
When is the best time to schedule a meeting between GMT and LYT?+
The strongest overlap is 09:00–15:00 GMT (10:00–16:00 LYT), giving 7 hours when both sides are within standard 9am-5pm working hours.
What time is it in Tripoli when it is 12:00 noon in London?+
When it is 12:00 Sat in London (GMT), it is 13:00 Sat in Tripoli (LYT).
Which IANA time zone identifiers are used for GMT and LYT?+
GMT maps to "Europe/London" in the IANA database. LYT maps to "Africa/Tripoli". These identifiers are what most software libraries use to convert times accurately, including DST handling.
Is London ahead of or behind Tripoli?+
Whether London (GMT) is ahead of or behind Tripoli (LYT) depends on the current UTC offsets. Right now LYT is 1 hour ahead GMT. The live converter and side-by-side clocks above always reflect the current direction.
What are the current UTC offsets for GMT and LYT?+
GMT is UTC+01:00 (GMT+1) and LYT is UTC+02:00 (GMT+2). Both offsets shift by one hour when the corresponding region enters or exits daylight saving time, so the live values on this page are the source of truth.
Can I schedule meetings during business hours for both GMT and LYT?+
Yes. There are 7 hours of overlap during standard 9am-5pm working hours, with the strongest window at 09:00–15:00 GMT.