When is the next time change in Lebanon?

The next clock change in Lebanon will be on Tuesday, 31 May 1988. At 23:59 local time, clocks will turn forward by 1 hour.

How will the next time change affect daylight in Lebanon?

After the clocks change on 31 May 1988, there will be more light in the evening. This adjustment is meant to maximize usable sunlight during the season.

Daylight Savings Time Changes in Lebanon 🇱🇧 (1988)

Q: Does Lebanon use Daylight Saving Time in 1988?

Lebanon observes Daylight Saving Time in 1988. Clocks are adjusted to make better use of daylight during the warmer months.

Q: Does all of Lebanon follow the same time change schedule?

Yes, Lebanon follows a uniform synchronized schedule across the entire country.

Country:	Lebanon
Capital:	Beirut
Abbreviations:	LB, LBN
IANA Time Zones:	1
Dial Code:	+961

Daylight Savings Time Schedule and Information

Before

After

31 MAY

31 May 1988 - Daylight Saving Time Starts

When local standard time is about to reach Tuesday, 31 May 1988, 23:59 clocks are turned forward 1 hour to
Tuesday, 31 May 1988, 01:00 local daylight time instead.

Sunrise and sunset will be about 1 hour later on 31 May 1988 than the day before. There will be more light in the evening.

Also called Spring Forward.

Before

After

15 OCT

15 Oct 1988 - Daylight Saving Time Ends

When local standard time is about to reach Saturday, 15 October 1988, 23:59 clocks are turned backward 1 hour to
Saturday, 15 October 1988, 23:00 local standard time instead.

Sunrise and sunset will be about 1 hour earlier on 15 Oct 1988 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 (1988)

Governorate	DST Start (Spring)	DST End (Fall)
Baalbek-Hermel Governorate	31 May 1988	15 Oct 1988
Beyrouth	31 May 1988	15 Oct 1988
Mohafazat Aakkâr	31 May 1988	15 Oct 1988
Mohafazat Béqaa	31 May 1988	15 Oct 1988
Mohafazat Liban-Nord	31 May 1988	15 Oct 1988
Mohafazat Mont-Liban	31 May 1988	15 Oct 1988
Mohafazat Nabatîyé	31 May 1988	15 Oct 1988
South Governorate	31 May 1988	15 Oct 1988

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 1988?

Yes, Lebanon observes Daylight Saving Time during the 1988 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, 31 May 1988. 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 31 May 1988, 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.