Current time in Libya

23:40:59
Thursday, October 29, 2026
UTC+2 5 hours ahead of Brasília Reference: Tripoli
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Time zone of Libya

The time in Libya (Tripoli) follows the Africa/Tripoli time zone, currently UTC+2. 5 hours ahead of Brasília.

Libya
23:40:59
Brasília
18:40:59

How to call or schedule a meeting with Libya

When it is 9:00 in Brasília, it is 14:00 in Libya; when it is 18:00 in Brasília, it is 23:00 there. The window where 9:00–18:00 working hours overlap on both sides runs from 09:00 to 13:00 Brasília time.

Libya: sunrise today at 07:22 · sunset at 18:19 · see details

See also the world time table to compare several cities at once, the meeting planner and the time zones guide to understand how the difference is calculated.

Country facts

Capital
Tripoli
Continent
Africa
Area
1,759,540 km² (679,362 sq mi)
Population
about 6.5 million inhabitants (old estimate, 2014)
Currency
Libyan dinar (LYD)
Languages
Arabic, Italian, English
Calling code
+218
Internet domain
.ly

Neighbouring countries and time difference right now

The difference compares each neighbour's time with the time in Libya right now.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the time difference between Brazil and Libya?

5 hours ahead of Brasília at the moment. Because neither Brazil nor Libya changes clocks during the year, the gap is the same all year.

What time zone is Libya in?

Libya follows Africa/Tripoli, currently UTC+2. The reference location is Tripoli.

Does Libya have daylight saving time?

No. Under the current rules, Libya does not change its clocks during the year.

What is the best time to call Libya from Brazil?

Assuming 9:00–18:00 working hours on both sides, the shared window runs from 09:00 to 13:00 Brasília time (14:00 to 18:00 in Libya).

What is the capital of Libya?

The capital of Libya is Tripoli. The country covers about 1,759,540 km². Continent: Africa.

What currency and calling code does Libya use?

The currency is the Libyan dinar (LYD). To call from abroad, dial +218 before the number. Websites use the .ly domain.