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Current Date And Time In Sarafand, Lebanon

Sunday, 26 July 2026
23:56:06 EEST
Currency: Lebanese Pound (LBP)
Timezone: UTC +02:00 (EEST)
Population: 10,965

✈️ Sarafand, South Governorate, Lebanon - Travel Information


Plan your trip to Sarafand, South Governorate, 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 Sarafand.

Why It Matters: Arriving in Sarafand 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 Sarafand — so every trip, deployment or shipment runs without a hitch.

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🚗 Driving & General Info

Vehicles in Lebanon, which includes Sarafand, 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 Sarafand.

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 Sarafand. 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 Sarafand.

🚔
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 Sarafand for flight planning and ground transport arrangements.

Nearest to Sarafand
International Airport • BEY
Beirut Rafic Hariri International Airport
Beirut, LB
45
km away

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

✈️ How Far Is Sarafand From Major World Cities?

Straight-line (great-circle) distance from Sarafand 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)2,137 km1,328 mi~ 3h 16m
Paris (France)3,209 km1,994 mi~ 4h 32m
London (United Kingdom)3,479 km2,162 mi~ 4h 51m
Singapore (Singapore)7,943 km4,935 mi~ 10h 06m
Tokyo (Japan)9,026 km5,608 mi~ 11h 22m
New York (United States)9,045 km5,621 mi~ 11h 24m
Toronto (Canada)9,187 km5,709 mi~ 11h 34m
Los Angeles (United States)12,017 km7,467 mi~ 14h 53m
Sydney (Australia)14,187 km8,815 mi~ 17h 26m
Auckland (New Zealand)16,338 km10,152 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 Sarafand, 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 Sarafand 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 Time11:56 PM on Sunday, July 26, 2026

🌍 Time Difference From Sarafand to Major World Cities

It is currently 11:56 PM on Sunday in Sarafand. 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 Sarafand 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 Sarafand
New York (United States)Sun, 4:56 PM7h behind
Los Angeles (United States)Sun, 1:56 PM10h behind
Toronto (Canada)Sun, 4:56 PM7h behind
London (United Kingdom)Sun, 9:56 PM2h behind
Paris (France)Sun, 10:56 PM1h behind
Dubai (United Arab Emirates)Mon, 12:56 AM1h ahead
Singapore (Singapore)Mon, 4:56 AM5h ahead
Tokyo (Japan)Mon, 5:56 AM6h ahead
Sydney (Australia)Mon, 6:56 AM7h ahead
Auckland (New Zealand)Mon, 8:56 AM9h 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 Sarafand — Quick Exchange Reference

The local currency in Sarafand 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 102,066.82
LBP
£ 1 British Pound
ل.ل 119,428.80
LBP
A$ 1 Australian Dollar
ل.ل 62,695.62
LBP
C$ 1 Canadian Dollar
ل.ل 63,571.27
LBP

💰 Indicative mid-market cross-rates, last refreshed July 27, 2026. See the full currency profile & live rates before exchanging money.

🗣️ Languages Spoken In Sarafand

Knowing which languages are used in Sarafand 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 Sarafand. 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
Ghazieh (South Governorate, Lebanon)6 mi10 kmNE
⬆️
Sidon (South Governorate, Lebanon)9 mi14 kmNNE
⬆️
Habboûch (Nabatieh, Lebanon)11 mi18 kmESE
⬆️
Nabatîyé et Tahta (Nabatieh, Lebanon)12 mi19 kmESE
⬆️
Srîfa (South Governorate, Lebanon)13 mi21 kmSSE
⬆️

🏛️ 7 Wonders Of The World — Distance From Sarafand

The closest of the New 7 Wonders to Sarafand is the Petra (Jordan), about 347 km away. Straight-line distances from Sarafand 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, Jordan347 km216 mi
ColosseumRome, Italy2,207 km1,371 mi
Taj MahalAgra, India4,133 km2,568 mi
Great Wall of ChinaBeijing (nearest major city), China6,966 km4,328 mi
Christ the RedeemerRio de Janeiro, Brazil10,402 km6,464 mi
Chichén ItzáPisté (nearest town), Mexico11,554 km7,179 mi
Machu PicchuAguas Calientes, Peru12,453 km7,738 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

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

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

⚡ Electrical Standards

Power supply in Sarafand, 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 Sarafand and a voltage converter if needed. Essential pre-arrival check for gadget travellers, hardware shippers, remote workers and field engineers setting up equipment in Sarafand.

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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🧭 Sarafand's Travel Essentials — What Every Visitor Should Know

🔋 Before You Pack for Sarafand

A dead phone charger is a rough way to start a trip to Sarafand. 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 Sarafand — not after something goes wrong. Corporate travel desks and family back home should keep the same list on file.

🚦 Rules of the Road in Sarafand

Sarafand 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 Sarafand

The closest airport to Sarafand is Beirut Rafic Hariri International Airport (BEY), about 45 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 Sarafand From Abroad

Every call, meeting invite or delivery ETA involving Sarafand 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 Sarafand gets missed.

🗺 Planning a Route Beyond Sarafand

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

🔎 Explore More About Sarafand

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

Frequently Asked Questions — Travelling To Sarafand

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

Sarafand, 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 Sarafand use?

Sarafand 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 Sarafand?

In Sarafand, 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 Sarafand?

Beirut Rafic Hariri International Airport (BEY) is the nearest airport to Sarafand, about 45 km away. See the Nearest Airports table above for airports near the state capital as well.

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

Sarafand 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 Sarafand?

Sarafand shares the official and regional languages of South Governorate 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 Sarafand?

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