Geographic position of Zahlé
Zahlé is located in the Northern Hemisphere and the Eastern Hemisphere. Its coordinates are 33.8468° N, 35.9020° E.
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Distance from the Equator:
about 3,768 km (2,341 mi)
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Distance from the North Pole:
about 6,251 km (3,884 mi)
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Distance from the South Pole:
about 13,787 km (8,567 mi)
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Distance from the Prime Meridian:
about 3,319 km (2,062 mi) east
Zahlé 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 Zahlé
With a population of 78,145, Zahlé ranks as the 10th most populous city in Lebanon, out of 16 cities tracked on this site.
Nearest Airport to Zahlé
Beirut Rafic Hariri International Airport (BEY / OLBA) is a major international airport located about 38 km (24 mi) from Zahlé.
Current local time at the airport is 21:08:39.
Daylight saving time changes in Zahlé
Zahlé 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 Zahlé
Business hours in Zahlé (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 Zahlé
Compare time in Zahlé with major cities worldwide.
Frequently Asked Questions
What time zone is Zahlé in?
Zahlé 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 Zahlé at UTC+3.
What time is it in Zahlé right now?
The current local time in Zahlé is 21:08:39 on Tuesday, 01 September 2026. This page updates automatically, so refreshing it will always show the live time.
Does Zahlé observe daylight saving time?
Yes. Zahlé 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 Zahlé?
Zahlé is currently UTC+3, meaning local time is +3 hours ahead of Coordinated Universal Time (UTC).
What is the nearest airport to Zahlé?
Beirut Rafic Hariri International Airport (BEY) is the nearest airport to Zahlé, located about 38 km away. The current local time at the airport is 21:08:39.
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