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 |
Zuwara time compared to Beijing time (China) |
6 hours ahead |
Overview of Zuwara, Libya
Zuwara is an important port city on the Mediterranean coast of northwestern Libya, located about 102 kilometers west of Tripoli, near the Tunisian border. As the capital of the Nugat al-Haims region, the city is a cultural center for the Berber people, and the Zenata dialect is predominantly spoken by the local population.
Geographical location and economic characteristics
Zuwara is situated in a coastal oasis area with an important fishing port and oil refining facilities. The economy is based on the transshipment of petroleum products, fishing, olive cultivation and sponge fishing. Historically it was an important node on the trans-Saharan trade route and remains a key hub for trade between Libya and Tunisia.
History, culture and society
The city is known for its unique Berber cultural heritage, where traditional handicrafts are maintained, and Zuwara became an important stronghold in the opposition to the Gaddafi regime during the Libyan civil war in 2011. In recent years, the area has faced challenges such as migratory flows and security concerns due to its location on the border, but it remains a strategically important coastal city in western Libya.
Zuwara Sunrise/Sunset Today,
Today is 2026-02-27
Sunrise Time
07:41
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Sunset Time
19:06
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