Geographic position of Byblos
Byblos is located in the Northern Hemisphere and the Eastern Hemisphere. Its coordinates are 34.1211° N, 35.6481° E.
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Distance from the Equator:
about 3,798 km (2,360 mi)
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Distance from the North Pole:
about 6,220 km (3,865 mi)
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Distance from the South Pole:
about 13,817 km (8,585 mi)
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Distance from the Prime Meridian:
about 3,285 km (2,041 mi) east
Byblos lies in the subtropical latitude zone. This latitude affects daylight length, seasonal variation and how local solar time compares with standard clock time.
Population Ranking of Byblos
With a population of 20,784, Byblos ranks as the 15th most populous city in Lebanon, out of 16 cities tracked on this site.
Nearest Airport to Byblos
Beirut Rafic Hariri International Airport (BEY / OLBA) is a major international airport located about 37 km (23 mi) from Byblos.
Current local time at the airport is 21:08:07.
Daylight saving time changes in Byblos
Byblos uses the IANA time zone identifier Asia/Beirut. The current local offset is UTC+3 / EEST.
2026
Previous change: Daylight saving time started
- The offset changed from UTC+2 / EET to UTC+3 / EEST.
- The clock was moved forward from 00:00 to 01:00 local time.
2026
Next change: Standard time starts
- The offset will change from UTC+3 / EEST to UTC+2 / EET.
- The clock will be moved back from 00:00 to 23:00 local time.
Best Time to Call Byblos
Business hours in Byblos (9 AM-5 PM local time) fall at these local times elsewhere:
- New York: 2:00 AM - 10:00 AM ( Outside normal hours)
- Los Angeles: 11:00 PM (previous day) - 7:00 AM ( Outside normal hours)
- London: 7:00 AM - 3:00 PM ( Partial overlap)
- Dubai: 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM ( Convenient)
- Mumbai: 11:30 AM - 7:30 PM ( Partial overlap)
- Tokyo: 3:00 PM - 11:00 PM ( Partial overlap)
- Sydney: 4:00 PM - 12:00 AM (next day) ( Partial overlap)
Times shown reflect current UTC offsets and may shift by up to an hour around daylight saving transitions.
Time Difference from Byblos
Compare time in Byblos with major cities worldwide.
Frequently Asked Questions
What time zone is Byblos in?
Byblos follows the Asia/Beirut time zone, the official IANA identifier used by computers and databases worldwide to track local time accurately. Right now, this puts Byblos at UTC+3.
What time is it in Byblos right now?
The current local time in Byblos is 21:08:07 on Tuesday, 01 September 2026. This page updates automatically, so refreshing it will always show the live time.
Does Byblos observe daylight saving time?
Yes. Byblos is currently observing daylight saving time, which temporarily shifts the clock forward by one hour compared to standard time.
How far ahead or behind UTC is Byblos?
Byblos is currently UTC+3, meaning local time is +3 hours ahead of Coordinated Universal Time (UTC).
What is the nearest airport to Byblos?
Beirut Rafic Hariri International Airport (BEY) is the nearest airport to Byblos, located about 37 km away. The current local time at the airport is 21:08:07.
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