Channel identification guide
LBC International in Lebanon · channel ID and TV guide
LBC International in Lebanon uses the catalogue ID LBCInternational.lb. See its feed details, matching names and local guide times.
Look for LBCInternational.lb when you match LBC International in Lebanon. The directory lists Pierre Daher in the owner field.
Station details
- Source identifier
- LBCInternational.lb
- Source geography
- Lebanon · LB
- Programme categories
- general
- Site listed in the snapshot
- lbcgroup.tv
- Alternative labels
- المؤسسةللإرسال انترناسيونال اللبنانية
- Owner field
- Pierre Daher
- Launch field
- 1985-08-23
Other feeds to check
The directory also lists LBC Europe under LBCEurope.lb. A shared group, call sign or operator site can connect the entries while each guide keeps its own ID.
| Name | Market | Catalogue ID | Catalogue group or site |
|---|---|---|---|
| LBC Europe | Lebanon | LBCEurope.lb | Pierre Daher |
Match the TV guide
Compare one local bulletin or other known programme before accepting a same-name entry.
<channel id="LBCInternational.lb">…</channel>
<programme channel="LBCInternational.lb" start="20250715200000 +0300">…</programme>Compare the two ID strings in your guide export. The directory key above is the reference for this feed.
| Example zone | Local time | The same time in UTC |
|---|---|---|
| Asia/Beirut | 15 Jan 2025 20:00 +0200 | 15 Jan 18:00 UTC |
| Asia/Beirut | 15 Jul 2025 20:00 +0300 | 15 Jul 17:00 UTC |
Try the XMLTV test file
The linked fixture uses a historical date and an illustrative title. It can verify whether your player joins records by ID.
| Check | What to look for |
|---|---|
| Import result | Look for “LBC International | guide alignment test” against LBCInternational.lb in the historic guide data. |
| Blank guide for this station | Compare the exported channel identifier with LBCInternational.lb exactly, including punctuation and letter case. |
| Alternate name | The catalogue includes “المؤسسةللإرسال انترناسيونال اللبنانية”. Check the identifier even if the on-screen name looks right. |
Sources and further reading
- IPTV-org channel metadata
- Channel field definitions
- XMLTV format definition
- IANA Time Zone Database
- Station artwork reference · Channel identity matched to the catalogue
