Current local time in Benghazi, Libya
EET · UTC+02:00 · Eastern European Standard Time
About Benghazi
Benghazi, Libya uses the Eastern European Standard Time time zone (Africa/Tripoli), currently UTC+02:00. Population: about 650,629.
| Country: | Libya |
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| Coordinates: | 32°07′N / 20°04′E |
| Population: | 650,629 |
| Currency: | Libyan dinar (LYD) |
| Languages: | Arabic |
| Country calling code: | +218 |
Time zone in Benghazi
| IANA time zone: | Africa/Tripoli |
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| Time zone name: | Eastern European Standard Time (EET) |
| Current UTC offset: | UTC+02:00 |
| UTC time now: |
Daylight saving time
Benghazi does not observe daylight saving time; clocks stay on UTC+02:00 all year.
Sunrise and sunset in Benghazi today
| Sunrise: | 06:48 |
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| Sunset: | 17:59 |
| Solar noon: | 12:24 |
| Day length: | 11h 11m |
| Civil twilight: | 06:23 – 18:24 |
Calculated for 2026-10-22 at the city’s coordinates using PHP’s solar position algorithm; times are local (EET) and approximate to about a minute.
Time difference from Benghazi
- London+1 hBenghazi is 1 hour ahead of London
- New York+6 hBenghazi is 6 hours ahead of New York
- Abuja+1 hBenghazi is 1 hour ahead of Abuja
Frequently asked questions about Benghazi time
What time zone is Benghazi in?
Benghazi uses the IANA time zone Africa/Tripoli (Eastern European Standard Time). The current offset is UTC+02:00.
Does Benghazi observe daylight saving time?
Benghazi does not observe daylight saving time; clocks stay on UTC+02:00 all year.
What is the time difference between Benghazi and London?
Right now Benghazi is 1 hour ahead of London. The difference can change when either place changes its clocks; use the comparison tool for a specific date.
What is the time difference between Benghazi and New York?
Right now Benghazi is 6 hours ahead of New York. The difference can change when either place changes its clocks; use the comparison tool for a specific date.