Current Date And Time In Benghazi, Libya
Wednesday, 12 August 2026
07:25:48 EET
Explore complete geographic and administrative data about Benghazi, a city in Banghazi, Libya in Africa. Find GPS coordinates, time zone, currency, dialing code, TLD domain, elevation and the live local date & time for Benghazi — all in one place for quick reference, business planning and location intelligence.
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| Category | Attribute | Value |
|---|---|---|
| City | ||
| Full Name | Benghazi | |
| State | Banghazi | |
| Country | Libya | |
| Continent | Africa | |
| Demographics & Area | ||
| Total Population | 757,490 | |
| Area | 314.00 km² (121.24 sq mi) | |
| Ranking & Classification | ||
| City Type | State / Province Capital | |
| Population Rank in Banghazi | #1 of 5 cities with population data | |
| Currency | ||
| Name | Libyan Dinar | |
| Code ISO-4217 | LYD | |
| Symbol | ل.د | |
| Dialing Code | ||
| Country Calling Code | +218 | |
| International Exit Prefix | 00 | |
| Internet Top-Level Domain (TLD) | ||
| Domain | .ly | |
| Elevation | ||
| In Meter | 3 | |
| In Feet | 10 | |
| GPS Coordinates | ||
| Latitude | 32.11 | |
| Longitude | 20.07 | |
| Decimal Degrees (DD) | 32.115° N 20.069° E | |
| Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS) | 32° 6' 53" N 20° 4' 7" E | |
| Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM) | 32° 6.89' N 20° 4.12' E | |
| Location Context | ||
| Nearest City in Another Country | Gialós, Greece (479 km) | |
| Time Zone | ||
| UTC Offset | +02:00 | |
| Daylight Saving Time (DST) | No Daylight Saving Time, same UTC offset for all year | |
| Sun Times Today | ||
| Sunrise | 🔥 06:00 AM | |
| Sunset | 🌅 07:28 PM | |
| Day Length | 13h 27m | |
| Local & Administrative | ||
| Local Time Zone (IANA) | Africa/Tripoli |
Benghazi is a city situated in Banghazi, Libya, within Africa. GeoNames classifies Benghazi as a State / Province Capital. Retailers, logistics planners and site-selection teams pull city-level records like this one for market research, distribution mapping and strategic decision-making. › See every city in Banghazi
The latitude and longitude of Benghazi pin its exact position for route planning, delivery mapping and territory analysis. The city sits at roughly 3 meters above sea level, a figure used in drainage planning, construction and agriculture studies nearby. › Open Benghazi on the map
Benghazi runs on UTC +02:00. Matching this offset is useful when booking calls, scheduling deliveries or coordinating remote teams with partners in other regions. › Compare time zones across countries
Payments and pricing in Benghazi run on Libyan Dinar (LYD), shown with the symbol ل.د. Keep this on hand for budgeting a trip, invoicing local partners or tracking exchange-rate exposure. › Benghazi exchange rates
To ring a number in Benghazi from outside Libya, dial +218 ahead of the local number. Call centers, VoIP providers and remote-support desks use this prefix to route traffic correctly into Benghazi and the towns around it. › All country calling codes
By recorded population, Benghazi ranks #1 of 5 cities in Banghazi. Numbers like these support site selection, competitive benchmarking and expansion plans for teams entering the Banghazi market. › Cities near Benghazi
Benghazi has a recorded population of approximately 757,490 people. That places it #1 of 5 cities with population data in Banghazi. Browse more cities in Banghazi for comparison.
Benghazi spans approximately 314.00 square kilometers (121.24 square miles). For size comparisons across regions, see our country and region area database.
Benghazi keeps UTC +02:00. Today the sun rises around 06:00 AM and sets around 07:28 PM local time. See time zones for every country to plan across regions.
Businesses and shops in Benghazi price in Libyan dinar (LYD), written with the symbol ل.د. Check live rates on our Benghazi currency page.
Crossing the nearest international border from Benghazi lands you closest to Gialós, Greece, about 479 km away. Freight forwarders, customs brokers and cross-border travel planners use this figure to judge how close Benghazi sits to a neighboring country's trade routes and border crossings.
