PlanetClocksCurrent local time in Damascus
Sunrise / Sunset · today
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Time zone facts
- Time zone
- Syria Time
- IANA zone
- Asia/Damascus
- Current UTC offset
- UTC+3
- Daylight saving time
- No
- Country
- Syria
- Region
- Damascus Governorate
- Population
- 1,569,394
- Coordinates
- 33.51° N, 36.29° E
- Elevation
- 701 m
Damascus is the capital of Syria, with a population of about 1,569,394. It uses the Syria Time time zone (IANA identifier Asia/Damascus).
Damascus does not observe daylight saving time, so the clock stays on UTC+3 all year round. The time difference with places that do change their clocks — such as most of Europe and North America — therefore shifts by one hour twice a year.
Other cities on the same clock include Aleppo.
Because Damascus lies at 33.51° N, 36.29° E, the length of the day changes moderately through the year: around the June solstice there are about 14 h 23 min of daylight, and around the December solstice about 9 h 56 min.
Time difference with other cities
Sunrise and sunset through the year (2027)
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | 6:39 AM | 6:46 PM | 12 h 07 min |
| June solstice | 5:25 AM | 7:47 PM | 14 h 23 min |
| September equinox | 6:22 AM | 6:32 PM | 12 h 10 min |
| December solstice | 7:34 AM | 5:30 PM | 9 h 56 min |
Frequently asked questions
What time zone is Damascus in?
Damascus is in the Syria Time time zone, IANA identifier Asia/Damascus. The UTC offset is UTC+3.
Does Damascus have daylight saving time?
No. Damascus stays on UTC+3 all year.
What is the time difference between Damascus and New York?
In January New York is 8 hours behind Damascus, and in July it is 7 hours behind Damascus, because of daylight saving time.
What is the time difference between Damascus and Los Angeles?
In January Los Angeles is 11 hours behind Damascus, and in July it is 10 hours behind Damascus, because of daylight saving time.
What time is sunrise and sunset in Damascus?
Sunrise and sunset times change daily; today's times are shown at the top of this page. Around the June solstice, the sun rises at about 5:25 AM and sets at about 7:47 PM; around the December solstice it rises at about 7:34 AM and sets at about 5:30 PM (local time).