Time in Libya
Capital · Tripoli
Time zone in Libya
| Time zone | Local time | Offset | DST | Example city |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Africa/Tripoli Eastern European Standard Time |
UTC+02:00 | No | Tripoli |
About Libya
| Official name: | State of Libya |
|---|---|
| Capital: | Tripolis |
| Region: | Africa · Northern Africa |
| Population: | 7,459,000 |
| Currency: | Libyan dinar (LYD, د.ل) |
| Calling code: | +218 |
| Languages: | Arabic |
| ISO codes: | LY / LBY |
| Internet domain: | .ly |
Cities in Libya
- Tripoli
- Benghazi
- Mişrātah
- Tarhuna
- Al Khums
- Az Zāwīyah
- Zawiya
- Janzūr
- Ajdabiya
- Al Ajaylat
- Sabhā
- Sirte
- Al Jadīd
- Tobruk
- Zliten
- Şabrātah
- Tagiura
- Al Marj
- Gharyan
- Darnah
- Al Bayḑā’
- Yafran
- Qaşr al Qarabūllī
- Bani Walid
- At Tāj
- Zuwārah
- Murzuk
- Ubari
- Brak
- Zintan
- Al Abyār
- Shahhat
- Waddān
- Nālūt
- Mizdah
- Şurmān
- Al Qubbah
- Ghat
- Masallātah
- Tūkrah
- Az Zuwaytīnah
- Hūn
- Zalţan
- Al Jawf
- Qaryat Sulūq
Public holidays in Libya 2026
Full list ›- 17 Feb — يوم الثورة
- 20 Mar — عيد الفطر estimated
- 1 May — يوم العمال
- 26 May — يوم عرفة estimated
- 27 May — عيد الأضحى estimated
- 16 Jun — رأس السنة الهجرية estimated
- 25 Aug — المولد النبويّ estimated
- 16 Sep — يوم الشهداء
Frequently asked questions about time in Libya
How many time zones does Libya have?
Libya uses one time zone: Eastern European Standard Time (Africa/Tripoli, currently UTC+02:00).
Does Libya use daylight saving time?
No. None of Libya’s time zones change their clocks for daylight saving time in the next 12 months.
What time is it in Tripoli, the capital of Libya?
See the live clock on the Tripoli time page. Tripoli uses Africa/Tripoli.