HD films in Benghazi, on less data. Even on 1 Mbps.
Benghazi at a glance
- Where
- Banghazi, Libya
- Population
- about 757,000
- Time zone
- Africa/Tripoli (UTC+2)
- Evening viewing hours
- 19:00–23:00 local = 17:00–21:00 UTC
- Daylight
- about 10 h 3 min in mid-winter, 14 h 15 min in mid-summer
- Elevation
- about 3 m
- Nearest cities
- Misrata 469 km · Tripoli 651 km
- Subtitle languages
- Arabic
What makes Benghazi different
Around 757,000 people live in Benghazi; outside the centre, connections thin out quickly. Benghazi is the capital of Banghazi.
Mobile data in Benghazi
How far does a 5 GB bundle go in Benghazi? About 8 hours of HD 720p with Silux Media, versus 3.7 hours with other media servers at the same picture quality (our measurements).
On the move from Benghazi
The nearest other cities we cover are Misrata (469 km) and Tripoli (651 km). On trains, buses and roads between them, quality re-adjusts every three seconds.
The closest city we cover outside Libya is Heraklion, Greece (about 590 km). Watching while roaming? Every gigabyte saved matters.
Evenings in Benghazi
Benghazi is on UTC+2. The usual evening viewing hours, 19:00–23:00 local time, are 17:00–21:00 UTC — when networks everywhere are busiest.
Daylight in Benghazi runs from about 10 h 3 min (mid-winter) to 14 h 15 min (mid-summer).
Questions from Benghazi
What's the busiest time for streaming in Benghazi?
Usually 19:00–23:00 local time (17:00–21:00 UTC), when most people are online. Silux Media steps quality down within seconds if the network gets crowded, instead of buffering.
What does Silux Media cost in Libya?
The self-hosted server is free forever, including remote streaming. Optional plans are billed in USD on our website — never inside the apps.
Can I watch my films in Greece?
Anywhere, Greece included. Roaming allowances are small, which is where using under half the data pays off.
Does it work on slower connections around Benghazi?
Yes. Silux Media plays HD from about 0.7 Mbps and keeps going below 0.3 Mbps at lower quality — built for fixed-wireless, satellite and rural mobile links.
Will it work on the way to Misrata?
It does. Between Benghazi and Misrata (about 469 km) the picture follows the signal down and back up, so the film doesn't pause.
How much mobile data does a film use in Benghazi?
Measured: 1.0 GB per HD hour with Silux Media versus 2.7 GB with Plex for an identical picture — the same film, under half the data.
Sources: GeoNames and our measurements.