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What Is the Capital of Lebanon?
Beirut
The capital of Lebanon is Beirut. About 2.4 million people live in the Beirut urban area — 41.4% of the country's population.
2.4 million
Urban area population
UTC+2
Time zone (+ daylight saving)
33.87°N
Latitude · 35.50°E
Yes
Largest city
Beirut at a glance
Name origin
Derived from the Phoenician or Hebrew word be'erot, meaning "the wells," which were the only source of water in the region.
Time zone
UTC+2 (7 hours ahead of Washington, DC, during Standard Time). Daylight saving time: +1hr, begins last Sunday in March; ends last Sunday in October.
Coordinates
33 52 N, 35 30 E · IANA time zone Asia/Beirut
Location of Lebanon
Middle East, bordering the Mediterranean Sea, between Israel and Syria
Capitals of neighbouring countries
Capitals closest to Beirut
Damascus, Syria — 85 km
Amman, Jordan — 217 km
Jerusalem, Israel — 235 km
Nicosia, Cyprus — 243 km
Cairo, Egypt — 584 km
Ankara, Türkiye — 714 km
Baghdad, Iraq — 826 km
Yerevan, Armenia — 1,062 km
Straight-line distance between capitals.
Frequently asked questions about Beirut
What is the capital of Lebanon?
The capital of Lebanon is Beirut. About 2.4 million people live in the Beirut urban area — 41.4% of the country's population.
Is Beirut the largest city in Lebanon?
Yes — Beirut is also the largest urban area of Lebanon (2.4 million).
What time zone is Beirut in?
Beirut is on UTC+2 — UTC+2 (7 hours ahead of Washington, DC, during Standard Time). Daylight saving time: +1hr, begins last Sunday in March; ends last Sunday in October.
Where does the name Beirut come from?
Derived from the Phoenician or Hebrew word be'erot, meaning "the wells," which were the only source of water in the region.
Which capital is closest to Beirut?
Among the capitals of neighbouring countries, Damascus (Syria) is the closest, 85 km away in a straight line.
Data: CIA World Factbook (public domain); population: World Bank Open Data (CC BY 4.0).