Geographic position of Tripoli
Tripoli is located in the Northern Hemisphere and the Eastern Hemisphere. Its coordinates are 34.4335° N, 35.8442° E.
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Distance from the Equator:
about 3,833 km (2,382 mi)
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Distance from the North Pole:
about 6,186 km (3,844 mi)
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Distance from the South Pole:
about 13,852 km (8,607 mi)
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Distance from the Prime Meridian:
about 3,291 km (2,045 mi) east
Tripoli 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 Tripoli
With a population of 229,398, Tripoli ranks as the 3rd most populous city in Lebanon, out of 16 cities tracked on this site.
Nearest Airport to Tripoli
Beirut Rafic Hariri International Airport (BEY / OLBA) is a major international airport located about 76 km (47 mi) from Tripoli.
Current local time at the airport is 21:08:56.
Daylight saving time changes in Tripoli
Tripoli 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 Tripoli
Business hours in Tripoli (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 Tripoli
Compare time in Tripoli with major cities worldwide.
Frequently Asked Questions
What time zone is Tripoli in?
Tripoli 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 Tripoli at UTC+3.
What time is it in Tripoli right now?
The current local time in Tripoli is 21:08:56 on Tuesday, 01 September 2026. This page updates automatically, so refreshing it will always show the live time.
Does Tripoli observe daylight saving time?
Yes. Tripoli 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 Tripoli?
Tripoli is currently UTC+3, meaning local time is +3 hours ahead of Coordinated Universal Time (UTC).
What is the nearest airport to Tripoli?
Beirut Rafic Hariri International Airport (BEY) is the nearest airport to Tripoli, located about 76 km away. The current local time at the airport is 21:08:56.
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