Daylight Saving Time 2026 in Lebanon

In 2026, Lebanon observes daylight saving time from Sunday, March 29, 2026 to Saturday, October 24, 2026. Clocks spring forward on 2026-03-29 and fall back on 2026-10-24.

DST 2026 schedule for Lebanon

Spring forward
Sunday, March 29, 2026
Clocks shift from 23:00 (GMT+2, UTC+02:00) to 01:00 (GMT+3, UTC+03:00).
Fall back
Saturday, October 24, 2026
Clocks shift from 23:00 (GMT+3, UTC+03:00) to 23:00 (GMT+2, UTC+02:00).

About time in Lebanon

Country
Lebanon
IANA time zone
Asia/Beirut
Observes DST in 2026
Yes
Transitions in 2026
2

DST for Lebanon in other years

DST 2026 in other countries

Frequently asked questions about DST 2026 in Lebanon

When does daylight saving time start in Lebanon in 2026?+
Daylight saving time in Lebanon starts on 2026-03-29 at 23:00 local time. Clocks spring forward to 01:00, shifting the offset from UTC+02:00 to UTC+03:00.
When does daylight saving time end in Lebanon in 2026?+
Daylight saving time in Lebanon ends on 2026-10-24 at 23:00 local time. Clocks fall back to 23:00, shifting the offset from UTC+03:00 to UTC+02:00.
What is the IANA time zone identifier for Lebanon?+
The IANA time zone identifier for Lebanon is "Asia/Beirut". This is the canonical identifier used by most software libraries to handle dates, times, and daylight saving transitions accurately.
How many DST transitions does Lebanon have in 2026?+
Lebanon has 2 daylight saving time transitions in 2026. Each transition shifts the local UTC offset by one hour.