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Daylight Savings Time Changes in Lebanon 🇱🇧 (1985)

Next change:
APR
30
1 hour Forward
30 Apr 1985, 23:59
Country: Lebanon
Capital: Beirut
Abbreviations: LB, LBN
IANA Time Zones: 1
Dial Code: +961

Daylight Savings Time Schedule and Information

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59
After
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30 APR

30 Apr 1985 - Daylight Saving Time Starts

When local standard time is about to reach Tuesday, 30 April 1985, 23:59 clocks are turned forward 1 hour to
Tuesday, 30 April 1985, 01:00 local daylight time instead.

Sunrise and sunset will be about 1 hour later on 30 Apr 1985 than the day before. There will be more light in the evening.

Also called Spring Forward.

Before
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After
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15 OCT

15 Oct 1985 - Daylight Saving Time Ends

When local standard time is about to reach Tuesday, 15 October 1985, 23:59 clocks are turned backward 1 hour to
Tuesday, 15 October 1985, 23:00 local standard time instead.

Sunrise and sunset will be about 1 hour earlier on 15 Oct 1985 than the day before. There will be more light in the morning.

Also called Fall Back.

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Daylight Savings Time Schedules by Governorates in Lebanon (1985)

GovernorateDST Start (Spring)DST End (Fall)
Baalbek-Hermel Governorate 30 Apr 1985 15 Oct 1985
Beyrouth 30 Apr 1985 15 Oct 1985
Mohafazat Aakkâr 30 Apr 1985 15 Oct 1985
Mohafazat Béqaa 30 Apr 1985 15 Oct 1985
Mohafazat Liban-Nord 30 Apr 1985 15 Oct 1985
Mohafazat Mont-Liban 30 Apr 1985 15 Oct 1985
Mohafazat Nabatîyé 30 Apr 1985 15 Oct 1985
South Governorate 30 Apr 1985 15 Oct 1985

DST Changes Summary for Lebanon

Date Year Change Time Details
25 Oct 2025 Back 1 hour 23:59 ➜ 23:00 Daylight Saving End
28 Mar 2026 Forward 1 hour 23:59 ➜ 01:00 Daylight Saving Start
24 Oct 2026 Back 1 hour 23:59 ➜ 23:00 Daylight Saving End
27 Mar 2027 Forward 1 hour 23:59 ➜ 01:00 Daylight Saving Start
30 Oct 2027 Back 1 hour 23:59 ➜ 23:00 Daylight Saving End
25 Mar 2028 Forward 1 hour 23:59 ➜ 01:00 Daylight Saving Start
28 Oct 2028 Back 1 hour 23:59 ➜ 23:00 Daylight Saving End
24 Mar 2029 Forward 1 hour 23:59 ➜ 01:00 Daylight Saving Start
27 Oct 2029 Back 1 hour 23:59 ➜ 23:00 Daylight Saving End
30 Mar 2030 Forward 1 hour 23:59 ➜ 01:00 Daylight Saving Start
26 Oct 2030 Back 1 hour 23:59 ➜ 23:00 Daylight Saving End
29 Mar 2031 Forward 1 hour 23:59 ➜ 01:00 Daylight Saving Start

Common Questions about Daylight Savings Time Changes in Lebanon

Does Lebanon use Daylight Saving Time in 1985?

Yes, Lebanon observes Daylight Saving Time during the 1985 calendar year. The country follows the practice of shifting clocks to better align waking hours with the available evening sunlight during the spring and summer months.

When do the clocks change next in Lebanon?

The next scheduled time transition in Lebanon will take place on Tuesday, 30 April 1985. At 23:59 local time, clocks will be turned forward by 1 hour. This specific change marks the transition to daylight saving time starts.

Does all of Lebanon follow the same time change schedule?

Yes, Lebanon follows a single, unified schedule. Every governorate across the country transitions to and from Daylight Saving Time at the exact same moment, ensuring a consistent time standard nationwide.

How will the next transition affect the day in Lebanon?

Following the shift on 30 Apr 1985, you will notice that there is more light in the evening compared to the day before. While the transition may temporarily disrupt sleep patterns, the primary goal of this forward shift is to maximize usable daylight for the population.