Country and Currency Information

Lebanon
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Time Zone (GMT):+2
Population:4,822,000
Capital City:Beirut
Largest City:Beirut
Currency:Lebanese Pound = 100 piastres
Currency Code:LBP
Banknote Denominations:1,000 / 5,000 / 10,000 / 20,000 / 50,000 / 100,000
Exchangeable Currencies:All major

GOV.UK Travel Advice

Lebanon
Sunday 8 March 2026 8:21pm
New information that we have taken the precautionary measure to temporarily withdraw some of our staff and their dependents from Lebanon. Our embassy continues to operate as normal (‘Warnings and insurance’ page).

(This information was still current on the GOV.UK website 3 minutes ago)