Three numbers. The ones that decide the meeting.
When the world meets at work.
Read the day in both zones.
Crossing the border. Money, language, plugs.
Money changes hands at the border: Beirut uses the LBP (ل.ل) and Doha uses the QAR (ر.ق). Conversations can stay in Arabic, which is official in both countries. Cars drive on the right in both, so rentals feel familiar.
- Country
- Lebanon
- Capital
- Beirut
- Currency
- Lebanese pound (LBP · ل.ل)
- Language
- Arabic, French
- Calling code
- +961
- Drives on
- Right
- Country
- Qatar
- Capital
- Doha
- Currency
- Qatari riyal (QAR · ر.ق)
- Language
- Arabic
- Calling code
- +974
- Drives on
- Right
Quick answers. Before you book the call.
What's the time difference between Beirut and Doha?
Beirut and Doha share the same offset (GMT+3), so there's no difference right now.
When's the best time to schedule a meeting?
There are 8 hours where both cities are inside a 09:00–17:00 workday. Aim for the middle of that window so neither side is starting or closing out.
Does daylight saving time change the difference?
Yes, if either city observes DST. When one side shifts and the other doesn't, the gap changes by one hour. The DST badges under each clock show whether each zone is currently shifted and when the next transition lands.
How far is Beirut from Doha?
About 1,818 km as the crow flies (great-circle distance). A non-stop commercial flight cruises that in roughly 2h 38m, not counting airport time, winds, or routing around restricted airspace.
Can I send this meeting time as a calendar invite?
Yes. Pick a time on the slider above, open the meeting card, customize the title and duration, then download the .ics file. It imports cleanly into Google Calendar, Outlook, and Apple Calendar with the correct timezone attached.
What currency do Beirut and Doha use?
Beirut uses the Lebanese pound (LBP, ل.ل); Doha uses the Qatari riyal (QAR, ر.ق). Check the live rate before transferring money or paying with a card abroad — most banks add a 1–3 % FX margin on top of the mid-market rate.
How do I call Beirut from Doha?
Dial the international prefix used by your carrier (often 00), then +961, then the local number — drop any leading zero of the city or mobile code. For free calls, WhatsApp, Signal, and FaceTime work over Wi-Fi regardless of country code.
What language is spoken in Beirut and Doha?
Both Lebanon and Qatar count Arabic among their official languages, so business meetings often skip translation. Beirut also has French; Doha adds no other official tongue.
Do Beirut and Doha drive on the same side of the road?
Yes — both drive on the right. Rental cars feel identical between the two.