Current local time in Damascus, Syria
The live clock above shows the time in Damascus. Damascus is in the Asia/Damascus time zone, UTC+3 right now.
| Country | Syria |
|---|---|
| Region | Damascus |
| Population | about 2.5 million |
| Coordinates | 33.50° N, 36.30° E |
| Time zone | Asia/Damascus |
| Abbreviation | UTC+3 |
| UTC offset | UTC+3 |
| Daylight saving time | No |
Daylight saving time
Damascus doesn't use daylight saving time. It stays on UTC+3 all year.
Sunrise, sunset and daylight
Today: sunrise …, sunset …, .
| 2026 | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | 6:39 AM | 6:45 PM | 12 h 6 min |
| June solstice | 5:25 AM | 7:47 PM | 14 h 22 min |
| September equinox | 6:22 AM | 6:32 PM | 12 h 10 min |
| December solstice | 7:34 AM | 5:30 PM | 9 h 55 min |
Clock time vs. sun time
The sun is highest over Damascus at about 12:43 PM in mid-January. On standard time, local clocks run about 35 minutes ahead of the sun, because Damascus sits at 36.3° E, while its time zone is centred on 45.0° E.
Damascus time compared with other cities
| City | Time now | Compared with Damascus |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 8 hours behind in Jan, 7 hours behind in Jul | |
| Los Angeles | 11 hours behind in Jan, 10 hours behind in Jul | |
| London | 3 hours behind in Jan, 2 hours behind in Jul | |
| Paris | 2 hours behind in Jan, 1 hour behind in Jul | |
| Dubai | 1 hour ahead | |
| Mumbai | 2.5 hours ahead | |
| Shanghai | 5 hours ahead | |
| Tokyo | 6 hours ahead | |
| Sydney | 8 hours ahead in Jan, 7 hours ahead in Jul |
Nearby cities
| City | Distance | Time now vs Damascus |
|---|---|---|
| Douma | 13 km (8 mi) | same time |
| Beirut, Lebanon | 84 km (52 mi) | same time |
| Saida, Lebanon | 87 km (54 mi) | same time |
| Dar'a | 99 km (62 mi) | same time |
| Trablous, Lebanon | 110 km (68 mi) | same time |
| Irbid, Jordan | 114 km (71 mi) | same time |
| Nazareth, Israel | 129 km (80 mi) | same time |
| Hims | 142 km (88 mi) | same time |
Other cities in Syria
Questions people ask
What time zone is Damascus in?
Damascus is in the Asia/Damascus time zone, UTC+3, all year.
Does Damascus have daylight saving time?
Damascus doesn't use daylight saving time. It stays on UTC+3 all year.
Why isn't noon in Damascus when the sun is highest?
Because time zones are wide. Damascus's clocks follow a zone centred on 45.0° E, so on standard time they run about 35 minutes ahead of the sun. Daylight saving time adds another hour.
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Time zone data: IANA tz database 2026e. Population: Natural Earth (approximate).