Lebanon facts
| Capital | Beirut |
|---|---|
| Continent / region | Asia, Western Asia |
| Area | 10,452 km² · 4,036 sq mi · 2,582,741 acres |
| Languages | Arabic, French |
| Demonym | Lebanese |
| Currency | Lebanese Pound (LBP) |
| Time zone | Asia/Beirut · UTC+3 · 10:34 PM at the time this page was updated |
| Calling code | +961 |
| Internet domain | .lb |
| Electricity | 230V, 50Hz · plug types C, F |
| Capital coordinates | 33.8933, 35.5016 |
Time difference
Beirut is on UTC+3 today. When it is 12:00 noon there, the time elsewhere is:
| Place | Time |
|---|---|
| New York | 5:00 a.m. |
| Los Angeles | 2:00 a.m. |
| London | 10:00 a.m. |
| UTC | 9:00 a.m. |
To convert other times, use the time zone converter. For how far local clocks are from the Sun, see the solar time calculator.
Size and distance
- Lebanon is about 0.11% of the size of the United States (9,372,610 km²).
- Lebanon is about 4.3% of the size of the United Kingdom (242,900 km²).
- Beirut to Washington, D.C.: about 9,353 km (5,812 mi) as the crow flies.
- Beirut to London: about 3,456 km (2,148 mi) as the crow flies.
Neighboring countries
Lebanon shares land borders with 2 countries: Israel, Syria.
Sources: country data from mledoze/countries (ODbL), capital coordinates from GeoNames (CC BY 4.0), borders from Natural Earth. Area figures may include inland water and differ slightly between sources.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the capital of Lebanon?
The capital of Lebanon is Beirut.
How big is Lebanon?
Lebanon covers about 10,452 km² (4,036 sq mi), ranking 161 of 196 countries by area. It is about 0.11% of the size of the United States. It is about 4.3% of the size of the United Kingdom.
What time zone is Lebanon in?
Beirut uses UTC+3 (Asia/Beirut) today. When it is noon in Beirut, it is 5:00 a.m. in New York and 10:00 a.m. in London. Countries that observe daylight saving time change their offset during the year; this page is updated daily.
What currency does Lebanon use?
Lebanon uses the Lebanese Pound (LBP).
What is the country code for Lebanon?
The international calling code is +961. From the United States dial 011 961 followed by the number; from most other countries dial 00 961.
What language is spoken in Lebanon?
Official or national languages: Arabic, French.