Beirut, Lebanon
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About Beirut, Lebanon
Beirut is one of the cities of Lebanon, a small Mediterranean country known for its cuisine, mountains, and historical sites.
Time zone details
Beirut observes Beirut (Asia/Beirut in the IANA database). The UTC offset and any daylight saving transitions are handled automatically by your browser's time zone library. If you're scheduling a meeting or call, use our time zone converter for an exact difference on a specific date.
Calling Lebanon from abroad
The international dialing code for Lebanon is +961. To call a phone number in Beirut, dial your country's international access code, then +961, then the local number (drop the leading zero if there is one).
Currency in Lebanon
The official currency is LBP (ل.ل). Exchange rates fluctuate daily — check a currency converter for the latest rate against your home currency before any transaction.
Languages spoken
Common languages include Arabic, French. Many businesses and tourist areas in Beirut will also have English speakers.
Working with someone in Beirut
When scheduling a call or meeting with someone in Beirut, the time difference from your location is shown at the top of this page. For deeper coordination tips, see our guide on working across time zones and time zone etiquette for global meetings.