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 |
Sirte time compared to Beijing time (China) |
6 hours ahead |
Overview of Surt, Libya
Surt is an important port city on the Mediterranean coast of northern Libya, located on the southern shore of the Gulf of Sidra, about 450 kilometers from the capital city of Tripoli. As the capital of Surt Province, the city is the economic and transportation hub of central Libya.
History and Strategic Position
Historically based on fishing and trade, Sirte prospered in the late 20th century due to the development of the oil industry. Famous for being the birthplace of former leader Gaddafi, the city was the focus of major construction during his rule, including the construction of an international airport, a port and military facilities, and suffered severe damage to its infrastructure when it became a key battleground during the Libyan Civil War in 2011.
Geography and Climate
Sirte has a typical Mediterranean climate with dry, hot summers and mild, rainy winters. The city is surrounded by a predominantly semi-desert landscape, but there are oasis agricultural areas along the coast. Its geographic location controls the east-west transportation routes along the central coast of Libya and is of strategic importance.
Current Situation and Development Challenges
Post-war Sirte is in a reconstruction phase, with oil exports and fishing still the core economic sources. The city retains historical sites such as ancient Roman ruins, but the tourism industry has not yet been fully developed due to security constraints. Currently, Sirte is facing challenges such as infrastructure rehabilitation and economic diversification, and its development has an important impact on the stability of central Libya.
Sirte Sunrise/Sunset Today,
Today is 2026-02-25
Sunrise Time
07:24
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18:48
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