Time Difference Between Beirut and New York

The time difference between Beirut and New York is 7 hours. When it is 12:00 noon in Beirut, it is 05:00 in New York. Beirut uses the Asia/Beirut time zone (UTC+2), while New York uses America/New_York (UTC-5).

New York is 7 hours behind Beirut — 7 hours
Beirut, Lebanon
18:09:20
Saturday, November 7, 2026
UTC+2 · EET
↔
New York, United States
11:09:20
Saturday, November 7, 2026
UTC-5 · EST

Time Zone Details: Beirut vs New York

Detail Beirut New York
Time Zone IDAsia/BeirutAmerica/New_York
UTC OffsetUTC+2UTC-5
AbbreviationEETEST
DST ActiveNoNo
CountryLebanonUnited States
RegionMiddle EastNorth America

Best Time to Schedule a Call

There are 1 overlapping business hours between Beirut and New York (assuming 9:00–17:00 in each city). The ideal window for calls and meetings is:

16:00–17:00 in Beirut  =  09:00–10:00 in New York

Hour-by-Hour Time Conversion

Use this table to quickly convert any hour from Beirut time to New York time. Rows highlighted in green indicate overlapping business hours in both cities.

Beirut New York
00:00 17:00 (-1 day) Night
01:00 18:00 (-1 day) Night
02:00 19:00 (-1 day) Night
03:00 20:00 (-1 day) Night
04:00 21:00 (-1 day) Night
05:00 22:00 (-1 day) Night
06:00 23:00 (-1 day)
07:00 00:00
08:00 01:00
09:00 02:00
10:00 03:00
11:00 04:00
12:00 05:00
13:00 06:00
14:00 07:00
15:00 08:00
16:00 09:00 Overlap
17:00 10:00
18:00 11:00
19:00 12:00
20:00 13:00
21:00 14:00
22:00 15:00 Night
23:00 16:00 Night

Daylight Saving Time (DST) Impact

Neither Beirut nor New York is currently observing daylight saving time. If either city observes DST, the time difference will change by 1 hour when DST begins or ends. Always double-check before scheduling across these time zones during March–April and October–November.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the time difference between Beirut and New York?

The time difference is 7 hours. New York is 7 hours behind Beirut.

Does the time difference change during the year?

It can. If either Beirut or New York observes daylight saving time, the gap will shift by 1 hour during the transition periods (typically March–April and October–November).

When is the best time to call from Beirut to New York?

The best window is between 16:00 and 17:00 Beirut time, which corresponds to 09:00–10:00 in New York. Both sides fall within normal business hours.

How do I convert Beirut time to New York time?

Subtract 7 hours from Beirut time to get New York time. Use the hour-by-hour table above for a quick reference.

Related Pages

For sunrise and sunset data, visit TheSunsetTimes.com. For detailed DST schedules, see DaylightSavingTime.info.