Timezones in Libya 
Libya Time Right Now! Find the Current time in Libya from anywhere in the world. Libya follows a single official timezone: EET (Eastern European Time, UTC+02:00). This is the standard time observed nationwide.
Libya
Eastern European Time
Monday, September 28, 2026
08:19:38 AM
Libya Timezones According to IANA
The Internet Assigned Numbers Authority (IANA) provides the most widely accepted and standardized timezone database used across the globe. Almost every modern operating system and application relies on IANA data to calculate accurate time differences.
Here, we provide detailed timezone information for Libya, including UTC offsets, official abbreviations, and their full names. This helps you understand the exact time standard followed in different parts of the country.
| IANA Identifier | Abbreviation | Full Name | UTC Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Africa/Tripoli | EET | Eastern European Time | UTC+02:00 |
Data is sourced from the official IANA Time Zone Database
Top 10 Cities in Libya
Live local times (updated every second)
| # | City | Local Time | Date | Timezone | Population |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tripoli Tripoli, Libya | 08:19:38 AM | Mon, Sep 28 | Africa/Tripoli | 1,302,947 |
| 2 | Benghazi Banghāzī, Libya | 08:19:38 AM | Mon, Sep 28 | Africa/Tripoli | 757,490 |
| 3 | Misratah Mişrātah, Libya | 08:19:38 AM | Mon, Sep 28 | Africa/Tripoli | 355,657 |
| 4 | Zliten Mişrātah, Libya | 08:19:38 AM | Mon, Sep 28 | Africa/Tripoli | 203,790 |
| 5 | Al Khums Al Marqab, Libya | 08:19:38 AM | Mon, Sep 28 | Africa/Tripoli | 201,943 |
| 6 | Az Zāwīyah Az Zāwiyah, Libya | 08:19:38 AM | Mon, Sep 28 | Africa/Tripoli | 200,000 |
| 7 | Zawiya Az Zāwiyah, Libya | 08:19:38 AM | Mon, Sep 28 | Africa/Tripoli | 186,123 |
| 8 | Janzūr Al Jafārah, Libya | 08:19:38 AM | Mon, Sep 28 | Africa/Tripoli | 154,389 |
| 9 | Sabha Sabha District, Libya | 08:19:38 AM | Mon, Sep 28 | Africa/Tripoli | 149,329 |
| 10 | Tobruk Al Buţnān, Libya | 08:19:38 AM | Mon, Sep 28 | Africa/Tripoli | 141,499 |