Benghazi runs on UTC+2 (EET) every day of the year, with no daylight saving time.
Benghazi and your time
Benghazi at a glance
| Country | Libya |
|---|---|
| Region | Banghazi |
| Time zone | Africa/Tripoli |
| Abbreviation now | EET |
| UTC offset now | UTC+2 |
| Daylight saving time | Not observed since 2013 |
| Coordinates | 32.11° N, 20.07° E |
Which time zone Benghazi uses
Local time in Benghazi is UTC+2 year round, under the Africa/Tripoli rules. Daylight saving time was used in the past, most recently in 2013, and no future change is scheduled.
Benghazi is on the same time as the rest of Libya, including the capital, Tripoli.
Clock changes in Benghazi, 2026 and 2027
No clock changes are scheduled in Benghazi for 2026 or 2027.
Benghazi time compared with major cities
Take 9:00 AM in Benghazi: the clock reads 2:00 AM in New York, 6:00 PM in Sydney and 11:00 PM (previous day) in Los Angeles.
| City | Time now | Difference now | In January | In July | Shared office hours |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York (United States) | --:-- | 7 h behind | 7 h behind | 6 h behind | 1 h |
| Los Angeles (United States) | --:-- | 10 h behind | 10 h behind | 9 h behind | None |
| London (United Kingdom) | --:-- | 2 h behind | 2 h behind | 1 h behind | 6 h |
| Paris (France) | --:-- | 1 h behind | 1 h behind | Same time | 7 h |
| Dubai (United Arab Emirates) | --:-- | 2 h ahead | 2 h ahead | 2 h ahead | 6 h |
| Mumbai (India) | --:-- | 3 h 30 min ahead | 3 h 30 min ahead | 3 h 30 min ahead | 4 h 30 min |
| Singapore | --:-- | 6 h ahead | 6 h ahead | 6 h ahead | 2 h |
| Tokyo (Japan) | --:-- | 7 h ahead | 7 h ahead | 7 h ahead | 1 h |
| Sydney (Australia) | --:-- | 9 h ahead | 9 h ahead | 8 h ahead | None |
| UTC | --:-- | 2 h behind | 2 h behind | 2 h behind | 6 h |
Benghazi never changes its clocks, but many of these cities do. Where the January and July columns disagree, the gap shifts when the other city moves to or from daylight saving time.
Shared office hours is the part of a 9 AM to 5 PM local working day that both cities have in common. Weekends are not taken into account.
Daylight in Benghazi
Today
| Sunrise | --:-- |
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| Sunset | --:-- |
| Day length | -- |
| Solar noon | --:-- |
Over the year, daylight in Benghazi grows from 10 hours 3 minutes to 14 hours 15 minutes and back, a swing of 4 hours 12 minutes.
Daylight through the year in Benghazi
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | March 20 | 6:44 AM | 6:51 PM | 12 h 7 min |
| June solstice | June 21 | 5:34 AM | 7:49 PM | 14 h 15 min |
| September equinox | September 23 | 6:28 AM | 6:35 PM | 12 h 7 min |
| December solstice | December 21 | 7:36 AM | 5:39 PM | 10 h 3 min |
Clock time and sun time in Benghazi
Clock time and sun time line up fairly well in Benghazi: solar noon falls at about 12:40 PM on standard time.
Cities near Benghazi
All the places listed below keep the same time as Benghazi.
| City | Distance | Time now | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ajdabiya | 152 km (94 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Al Bayda' | 174 km (108 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Darnah | 252 km (156 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
Same time now, different rules
These places read the same time as Benghazi today but follow different rules, so they can drift apart when clocks change.
More cities in Libya
All time zones and cities in Libya
Tools for time in Benghazi
- Convert a time to or from Benghazi: pick a date and time and see it in every city on your list.
- Add Benghazi to your world clock to keep it next to your own time.
- Find a meeting time that falls inside office hours in Benghazi and the other cities you work with.
- Open a full-screen clock for your own time zone.
Frequently asked questions
What time zone is Benghazi in?
Benghazi uses the Africa/Tripoli time zone, which is UTC+2 (EET) all year.
Does Benghazi use daylight saving time?
Not any more. Benghazi last changed its clocks for daylight saving time in 2013 and now stays on UTC+2 all year.
What is the time difference between Benghazi and New York?
Benghazi is 7 hours ahead of New York in January and 6 hours ahead of New York in July, because New York moves its clocks for daylight saving time and Benghazi does not.
Is Benghazi on the same time as Tripoli?
Yes. Benghazi and Tripoli both use UTC+2 right now.
How long is the longest day in Benghazi?
About 14 hours 15 minutes, around the June solstice. The shortest day, around the December solstice, has about 10 hours 3 minutes of daylight.
Time zone rules: IANA tz database, version 2026e. Place names and coordinates: GeoNames. Sunrise and sunset are calculated from the coordinates and can differ by a minute or two from local almanacs.