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Current Date And Time In Byblos, Lebanon

Sunday, 26 July 2026
11:06:02 EEST
Currency: Lebanese Pound (LBP)
Timezone: UTC +02:00 (EEST)
Population: 20,784

✈️ Byblos, Mount Lebanon, Lebanon - Travel Information


Plan your trip to Byblos, Mount Lebanon, Lebanon using verified regional travel data — plug socket types, voltage and frequency ratings, local emergency numbers, road traffic direction, country calling code and internet domain. A ready-to-use reference for field teams, travel planners, device shippers, remote workers and regional managers handling on-ground operations in Byblos.

Why It Matters: Arriving in Byblos with the wrong plug adapter can damage your devices beyond repair. Dialling the wrong emergency number wastes critical response time. Driving on the wrong side of the road is a direct safety hazard. This verified regional data helps you prepare fully before reaching Byblos — so every trip, deployment or shipment runs without a hitch.

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🚗 Driving & General Info

Vehicles in Lebanon, which includes Byblos, follow Right-hand traffic — check road rules for Lebanon before hiring a car, planning a road trip or deploying a commercial vehicle fleet in the region. This section also covers Lebanon's time zone +02:00, country calling code +961 (exit prefix 00) and country internet domain .LB. Key reference for travel coordinators, fleet managers, delivery planners and field staff running ground operations in Byblos.

AttributeValue
🚗 Driving Side➡️ Right side of road
⏰ Time Zone(s)+02:00
📞 Country Calling Code+961
☎️ International Exit Prefix00
🌐 Internet Domain.LB

🚨 Emergency Numbers

Active emergency contact numbers for Lebanon — police 999, ambulance 140, fire brigade 175. Store these in your phone before you reach Byblos. In a real crisis, calling the wrong number delays help by critical minutes. These contacts are relied upon by corporate travel coordinators, health and safety officers, on-ground field staff and expat support teams as part of pre-deployment safety planning and duty-of-care procedures in Byblos.

🚔
Police
999
🚑
Ambulance
140
🚒
Fire
175

📊 Lebanon At A Glance

Key United Nations development indicators for Lebanon — a fast read on healthcare quality, education level and economic strength of the country you are visiting.

🌟
HDI Score
0.706
High
👤
Life Expectancy
78.0
years
📚
Literacy Rate
92.0%
adults 15+
💰
GDP Per Capita
$3,478
USD / year
💼
Unemployment
11.0%
of labour force

📊 Source: UNDP / World Bank country indicators. See the full Lebanon development profile.

✈️ Nearest Airports

Airports closest to Byblos for flight planning and ground transport arrangements.

Nearest to Byblos
Regional Airport
Wujah Al Hajar Air Base
Hamat, LB
18
km away
Nearest to Baabda (Capital)
International Airport • BEY
Beirut Rafic Hariri International Airport
Beirut, LB
5
km from Baabda

📍 Each distance is measured from the location center named in that row — Byblos's exact coordinates, or Baabda's coordinates for the capital-airport entry.

✈️ How Far Is Byblos From Major World Cities?

Straight-line (great-circle) distance from Byblos to the world's major travel hubs, with an estimated non-stop flight time for each route. Sorted nearest first — a quick reference for comparing route options, layover planning and rough journey budgeting before checking live fares.

CityDistance (km)Distance (mi)Est. Flight Time
Dubai (United Arab Emirates)2,134 km1,326 mi~ 3h 16m
Paris (France)3,184 km1,978 mi~ 4h 30m
London (United Kingdom)3,448 km2,143 mi~ 4h 48m
Singapore (Singapore)7,926 km4,925 mi~ 10h 04m
Tokyo (Japan)8,955 km5,564 mi~ 11h 17m
New York (United States)9,017 km5,603 mi~ 11h 22m
Toronto (Canada)9,153 km5,687 mi~ 11h 31m
Los Angeles (United States)11,961 km7,432 mi~ 14h 49m
Sydney (Australia)14,181 km8,812 mi~ 17h 26m
Auckland (New Zealand)16,329 km10,146 mi~ 19h 58m

✈ Flight times are estimates for a direct flight at typical cruise speed (~850 km/h) plus taxi and climb time; actual schedules, winds and routings will vary.

⏰ Local Time Offset & DST Status

Operating schedule alignment for Byblos, Lebanon is set to Eastern European Summer Time (EEST) with a current offset of UTC +03:00. Running digital systems, booking flights or arranging conference calls with regional partners in Byblos requires syncing with local business hours to avoid logistics scheduling mismatches.

Standard ParameterCurrent Status
⏰ Active Time ZoneEastern European Summer Time (EEST)
⏱️ Active UTC OffsetUTC +03:00
📅 DST Observing StatusActive (Daylight Saving Time In Effect)
📅 DST Transition DatesObserved from March 29 (00:00) to October 25 (00:00).
🕒 Current Local Time11:06 AM on Sunday, July 26, 2026

🌍 Time Difference From Byblos to Major World Cities

It is currently 11:06 AM on Sunday in Byblos. The table below shows the live local time in the world's key business and travel hubs, and how far each one runs ahead of or behind Byblos right now (daylight saving time is already included). Use it to plan international calls, meeting schedules and flight arrivals without time-zone mistakes.

CityCurrent Local TimeCompared To Byblos
New York (United States)Sun, 4:06 AM7h behind
Los Angeles (United States)Sun, 1:06 AM10h behind
Toronto (Canada)Sun, 4:06 AM7h behind
London (United Kingdom)Sun, 9:06 AM2h behind
Paris (France)Sun, 10:06 AM1h behind
Dubai (United Arab Emirates)Sun, 12:06 PM1h ahead
Singapore (Singapore)Sun, 4:06 PM5h ahead
Tokyo (Japan)Sun, 5:06 PM6h ahead
Sydney (Australia)Sun, 6:06 PM7h ahead
Auckland (New Zealand)Sun, 8:06 PM9h ahead

ℹ Differences are calculated live from the IANA time-zone database, so active daylight saving periods in either location are automatically reflected.

💱 Money In Byblos — Quick Exchange Reference

The local currency in Byblos is the Lebanese pound (LBP), written as ل.ل. The reference values below show roughly what one unit of each major world currency converts to — handy for a quick mental benchmark when checking prices, tipping or withdrawing cash on arrival.

$ 1 US Dollar
ل.ل 89,571.60
LBP
€ 1 Euro
ل.ل 101,878.76
LBP
£ 1 British Pound
ل.ل 119,336.19
LBP
A$ 1 Australian Dollar
ل.ل 62,520.97
LBP
C$ 1 Canadian Dollar
ل.ل 63,514.70
LBP

💰 Indicative mid-market cross-rates, last refreshed July 26, 2026. See the full currency profile & live rates before exchanging money.

🗣️ Languages Spoken In Byblos

Knowing which languages are used in Byblos helps with signage, transport bookings, hiring local guides and emergency communication. English proficiency varies by region — learning a few greetings in the local language always earns goodwill.

Official language(s):
Arabic
National language(s):
Phoenician

🗣 Explore the complete language profile including regional languages and speaker statistics.

🗺️ Nearby Cities Proximity Directory

Aerial distance, direction bearings and direct links to travel standards guides for cities closest to Byblos. Used by logistics coordinators, supply chain managers and on-ground operational teams to plan intercity routing, cross-border deliveries and transport corridors.

Nearby CityDistance (mi)Distance (km)HeadingDirection
Fadous (North Lebanon, Lebanon)7 mi12 kmNorth (N)
⬆️
Batroûn (North Lebanon, Lebanon)9 mi15 kmNorth (N)
⬆️
Jounieh (Mount Lebanon, Lebanon)10 mi16 kmSouth (S)
⬆️
Hrajel (Mount Lebanon, Lebanon)11 mi18 kmSE
⬆️
Aajaltoûn (Mount Lebanon, Lebanon)11 mi18 kmSouth (S)
⬆️

🏛️ 7 Wonders Of The World — Distance From Byblos

The closest of the New 7 Wonders to Byblos is the Petra (Jordan), about 422 km away. Straight-line distances from Byblos to all seven wonders, nearest first — a fun bucket-list planner with a full visiting guide for each monument.

WonderLocationDistance (km)Distance (mi)
PetraWadi Musa, Jordan422 km262 mi
ColosseumRome, Italy2,196 km1,365 mi
Taj MahalAgra, India4,099 km2,547 mi
Great Wall of ChinaBeijing (nearest major city), China6,899 km4,287 mi
Christ the RedeemerRio de Janeiro, Brazil10,463 km6,501 mi
Chichén ItzáPisté (nearest town), Mexico11,534 km7,167 mi
Machu PicchuAguas Calientes, Peru12,487 km7,759 mi

🏛 Click any wonder for its full visiting guide — entrance fees, best time to visit, how to get there and travel tips. Or browse all 7 Wonders of the World.

🌐 State & Country Travel Guides

Byblos shares the same national travel standards as the rest of Mount Lebanon and Lebanon. For a broader view covering more cities and regional context, see the full state and country travel guides.

✈️ Mount Lebanon Travel GuideView travel standards for all of Mount Lebanon, including major hub cities.
✈️ Lebanon Travel GuideView nationwide travel standards for Lebanon.

⚡ Electrical Standards

Power supply in Byblos, Lebanon runs at 230V / 50Hz using Type C/F socket. Always check your device's input rating before plugging in — connecting a 110V appliance to a 220–240V outlet will permanently burn it out. Carry the right plug adapter for Byblos and a voltage converter if needed. Essential pre-arrival check for gadget travellers, hardware shippers, remote workers and field engineers setting up equipment in Byblos.

StandardDetail
⚡ Voltage230 V
🔄 Frequency50 Hz
🔌 Plug Types
CType C: Two round pins (Europlug)
FType F: Two round pins + grounding clips (Schuko)
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🧭 Byblos's Travel Essentials — What Every Visitor Should Know

🔋 Before You Pack for Byblos

A dead phone charger is a rough way to start a trip to Byblos. Confirm the local socket type and voltage in the Electrical Standards table above before you leave home, then pack a universal adapter rather than hunting for the right plug once you land.

🚒 Save These Numbers Before You Land

Emergency response only helps if you dial the right line. Store the Emergency Numbers listed above in your phone the moment you arrive in Byblos — not after something goes wrong. Corporate travel desks and family back home should keep the same list on file.

🚦 Rules of the Road in Byblos

Byblos keeps Right-hand traffic, same as the rest of Lebanon. Arriving from a country with opposite-side traffic takes a minute to recalibrate — roundabouts and multi-lane junctions are where the mistake usually happens. See the Driving & General Info card above for the full reference.

✈️ Landing Near Byblos

The closest airport to Byblos is Wujah Al Hajar Air Base, about 18 km away. See the Nearest Airports table above for the airport nearest the state capital too — worth checking if it offers more direct routes.

🕑 Calling Byblos From Abroad

Every call, meeting invite or delivery ETA involving Byblos needs to account for its UTC offset — check the Local Time Offset & DST Status card above before you schedule anything. A miscounted time zone is one of the most common reasons a call with partners in Byblos gets missed.

🗺 Planning a Route Beyond Byblos

Byblos rarely sits in isolation. See the Nearby Cities Proximity Directory above for the closest towns, their distance and compass heading from Byblos — handy for a multi-stop road trip or a same-day delivery loop.

🔎 Explore More About Byblos

ℹ️ Byblos OverviewSee the full profile of Byblos — population, GPS, timezone and more.
🗺 Byblos MapView the satellite map with precise GPS coordinates.
📍 Nearby CitiesExplore cities near Byblos for distance and direction.
💰 Byblos CurrencyCheck live exchange rates before you budget your trip.

Frequently Asked Questions — Travelling To Byblos

What side of the road do people drive on in Byblos?

Byblos, like the rest of Lebanon, drives on the Right. Confirm this before renting a car or booking a driver — see the Driving & General Info card above for the country's full road-rule reference.

What voltage and plug type does Byblos use?

Byblos runs on 230V / 50Hz power through Type C/F sockets. Pack a matching adapter or a universal one — see the Electrical Standards table above for full plug descriptions.

What are the emergency numbers in Byblos?

In Byblos, reach police on 999, ambulance on 140, fire brigade on 175. See the Emergency Numbers card above — save these before you need them.

What is the closest airport to Byblos?

Wujah Al Hajar Air Base is the nearest airport to Byblos, about 18 km away. See the Nearest Airports table above for airports near the state capital as well.

What time zone is Byblos in, and does it observe daylight saving?

Byblos runs on Eastern European Summer Time (UTC +02:00). See the Local Time Offset & DST Status card above, plus a live time-difference table against major world cities.

What languages are spoken in Byblos?

Byblos shares the official and regional languages of Mount Lebanon and Lebanon — see the Languages Spoken card above for the full breakdown. Learning a greeting or two in the local language goes a long way with vendors and drivers.

Can I use my home currency in Byblos?

No — Byblos uses the Lebanese pound (LBP), symbol ل.ل. Convert before you arrive; see the quick exchange reference above or the full Byblos currency page for live rates.