Offices
Standard working hours for corporate, technology, and commercial offices.
8:30 AM - 5:00 PM
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Beirut is open for business
Standard office hours today: 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM · Monday
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Local time in Beirut
9:00 AM
Monday, August 3
UTC+03:00
Day at a glance
Today's schedule
Banks
Customer service counter hours for commercial banks and financial services.
8:30 AM - 2:00 PM
Open nowGovernment
Operating hours for Lebanese ministries, public agencies, and municipal offices.
8:00 AM - 3:30 PM
Open nowRetail
Shopping hours for high-street shops, local markets, and commercial centers.
10:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Outside hoursDining
Operating hours for cafes, restaurants, bistros, and food establishments.
12:00 PM - 11:59 PM
Outside hoursLocal convention
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Standard working hours for corporate, technology, and commercial offices. Closed at corporate offices; some traditional commercial firms operate until 13:00.
Across time zones
Best time to call Beirut
Your time
1:30 AM - 10:00 AM
America/New_York
Beirut time
8:30 AM - 5:00 PM
Monday, Aug 3
Recommended contact window
1:30 AM - 9:30 AM your time
8:30 AM - 4:30 PM in Beirut
Plan around closures
2026 public holidays · Lebanon
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A nationwide public-holiday calendar is not available for this country. Confirm local closure dates with the organization.
Before you make contact
Local business guidance
Friday Public Sector Schedule
Government administrations in Beirut operate on a shortened schedule on Fridays, ending public service around 11:15 to allow employees to attend mid-day prayers.
Ramadan and Holiday Variations
During Ramadan, government and business schedules adjust to shorter workdays. Operations also close on major Christian and Islamic national holidays.
Shopping Malls versus High Streets
High-street boutiques in districts like Hamra or Mar Elias typically close on Sundays. In contrast, major shopping malls operate seven days a week from 10:00 to 22:00.
Banking Counter Hours
Over-the-counter banking services close early afternoon between 13:00 and 14:00 on weekdays. ATMs and online banking services run continuously.