Tripoli runs on UTC+2 (EET) every day of the year, with no daylight saving time.
Tripoli and your time
Tripoli at a glance
| Country | Libya |
|---|---|
| Region | Tripoli |
| Capital of | Libya |
| Time zone | Africa/Tripoli |
| Abbreviation now | EET |
| UTC offset now | UTC+2 |
| Daylight saving time | Not observed since 2013 |
| Coordinates | 32.89° N, 13.19° E |
Time zone in Tripoli
The clocks in Tripoli follow Africa/Tripoli and do not move with the seasons. The last daylight saving period here was in 2013. Since then the offset has stayed at UTC+2.
As the capital of Libya, Tripoli shares one clock with the whole country.
Clock changes in Tripoli, 2026 and 2027
No clock changes are scheduled in Tripoli for 2026 or 2027.
How far ahead or behind Tripoli is
When it is 9:00 AM in Tripoli, it is 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 |
Tripoli 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 counts the time when the clock reads between 9 AM and 5 PM in both cities on the same day.
Sunrise and sunset in Tripoli
Today
| Sunrise | --:-- |
|---|---|
| Sunset | --:-- |
| Day length | -- |
| Solar noon | --:-- |
Over the year, daylight in Tripoli grows from 9 hours 59 minutes to 14 hours 19 minutes and back, a swing of 4 hours 20 minutes.
Daylight through the year in Tripoli
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | March 20 | 7:11 AM | 7:19 PM | 12 h 8 min |
| June solstice | June 21 | 5:59 AM | 8:19 PM | 14 h 19 min |
| September equinox | September 23 | 6:56 AM | 7:03 PM | 12 h 7 min |
| December solstice | December 21 | 8:06 AM | 6:05 PM | 9 h 59 min |
Clock time and sun time in Tripoli
The clock in Tripoli runs ahead of the sun. Solar noon, the moment the sun is highest, comes at about 1:05 PM on standard time. That is why sunrise and sunset both come late here.
Places close to Tripoli
All the places listed below keep the same time as Tripoli.
| City | Distance | Time now | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tajura | 15 km (9 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Janzur | 18 km (11 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Qasr bin Ghashir | 23 km (14 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Az Zawiyah | 45 km (28 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Al Ajaylat | 77 km (48 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Al Khums | 104 km (65 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Al Jumayl | 105 km (65 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Zliten | 137 km (85 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
Same time now, different rules
These places read the same time as Tripoli today but follow different rules, so they can drift apart when clocks change.
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Plan around the time in Tripoli
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Frequently asked questions
What time zone is Tripoli in?
Tripoli uses the Africa/Tripoli time zone, which is UTC+2 (EET) all year.
Does Tripoli use daylight saving time?
Not any more. Tripoli last changed its clocks for daylight saving time in 2013 and now stays on UTC+2 all year.
What is the time difference between Tripoli and New York?
Tripoli 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 Tripoli does not.
How long is the longest day in Tripoli?
About 14 hours 19 minutes, around the June solstice. The shortest day, around the December solstice, has about 9 hours 59 minutes of daylight.
Why is the sun not highest at noon in Tripoli?
Clock time follows the time zone, not the sun. Tripoli lies west of the line its offset is based on, so solar noon comes at about 1:05 PM on standard time.
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.