Geographic position of Sidon
Sidon is located in the Northern Hemisphere and the Eastern Hemisphere. Its coordinates are 33.5575° N, 35.3715° E.
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Distance from the Equator:
about 3,736 km (2,321 mi)
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Distance from the North Pole:
about 6,283 km (3,904 mi)
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Distance from the South Pole:
about 13,754 km (8,546 mi)
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Distance from the Prime Meridian:
about 3,281 km (2,039 mi) east
Sidon 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 Sidon
With a population of 163,554, Sidon ranks as the 4th most populous city in Lebanon, out of 16 cities tracked on this site.
Nearest Airport to Sidon
Beirut Rafic Hariri International Airport (BEY / OLBA) is a major international airport located about 31 km (19 mi) from Sidon.
Current local time at the airport is 21:07:53.
Daylight saving time changes in Sidon
Sidon 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 Sidon
Business hours in Sidon (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 Sidon
Compare time in Sidon with major cities worldwide.
Frequently Asked Questions
What time zone is Sidon in?
Sidon 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 Sidon at UTC+3.
What time is it in Sidon right now?
The current local time in Sidon is 21:07:53 on Tuesday, 01 September 2026. This page updates automatically, so refreshing it will always show the live time.
Does Sidon observe daylight saving time?
Yes. Sidon 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 Sidon?
Sidon is currently UTC+3, meaning local time is +3 hours ahead of Coordinated Universal Time (UTC).
What is the nearest airport to Sidon?
Beirut Rafic Hariri International Airport (BEY) is the nearest airport to Sidon, located about 31 km away. The current local time at the airport is 21:07:53.
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