Time difference: Saudi Arabia and Lebanon
The time now in Riyadh and Beirut, the difference between the two countries, and a converter for any time.
Saudi time to Lebanon time
| In Saudi Arabia | In Lebanon (winter) | (summer) |
|---|---|---|
| 6:00 am | 5:00 am | 6:00 am |
| 9:00 am | 8:00 am | 9:00 am |
| 12:00 pm | 11:00 am | 12:00 pm |
| 3:00 pm | 2:00 pm | 3:00 pm |
| 6:00 pm | 5:00 pm | 6:00 pm |
| 9:00 pm | 8:00 pm | 9:00 pm |
Saudi Arabia is on UTC+3 all year. Lebanon changes its clocks for summer, so the difference changes twice a year.
Best time to call Lebanon
It’s daytime in both places (between 8 AM and 10 PM) from 9:00 am to 10:00 pm Saudi time in winter, which is 8:00 am to 9:00 pm in Beirut. That’s the easiest window for calling family or setting up a work meeting.
About Saudi time
Saudi Arabia uses Arabia Standard Time (UTC+3) in every city and never changes its clocks. Kuwait, Qatar, Bahrain, Iraq and Yemen share the same time, so the difference with them stays the same all year.
Common questions
What’s the time difference between Saudi Arabia and Lebanon?
Lebanon is 1 hour behind Saudi Arabia in winter, and the same time as Saudi Arabia in summer because of daylight saving time.
Does Saudi Arabia change its clocks in summer?
No. Saudi Arabia stays on UTC+3 all year, with no daylight saving time.
What time zone is Lebanon in?
UTC+2 in winter and UTC+3 in summer.