Standard TimeEET |
UTC+2 |
Daylight Saving Time
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Daylight saving time is not observed in the current region. |
IANA Time Zone |
Africa/Tripoli |
homs time compared to Beijing time (China) |
6 hours ahead |
Overview of the city of Homs, Libya
Al Khums is a port city on the Mediterranean coast of northwestern Libya, belonging to the province of Murzoug, about 100 kilometers from the capital city of Tripoli. The city is situated in the western side of the Green Mountains region and has a typical Mediterranean climate with dry and hot summers and mild and rainy winters.
Historical Development and Cultural Heritage
The region of Homs has a long history, and the archaeological site of the Roman city of "Reptis Major", a UNESCO World Heritage Site, remains in the vicinity. Modern Homs emerged in the 20th century with the construction of a port and the development of the oil industry, and became an important industrial and trade hub for Libya.
Economy, Industry and Characteristics of the City
As one of Libya's major fishing and commercial ports, Homs' economy is based on oil transportation, fish processing and agricultural trade. The city has a large oil refinery and chemical plant, and the surrounding agricultural area is rich in olive and grain crops. The city of Homs stretches along the coastline and retains an urban style that blends traditional Arab architecture with modern facilities.
homs Sunrise/Sunset Today,
Today is 2026-02-27
Sunrise Time
07:33
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18:58
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