Current local time in Idlib, Syria
The live clock above shows the time in Idlib. Idlib is in the Asia/Damascus time zone, UTC+3 right now.
| Country | Syria |
|---|---|
| Region | Idlib |
| Population | about 116,000 |
| Coordinates | 35.93° N, 36.63° E |
| Time zone | Asia/Damascus |
| Abbreviation | UTC+3 |
| UTC offset | UTC+3 |
| Daylight saving time | No |
Daylight saving time
Idlib 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 | 6:37 AM | 6:44 PM | 12 h 6 min |
| June solstice | 5:17 AM | 7:53 PM | 14 h 35 min |
| September equinox | 6:21 AM | 6:31 PM | 12 h 10 min |
| December solstice | 7:39 AM | 5:22 PM | 9 h 42 min |
Clock time vs. sun time
The sun is highest over Idlib at about 12:42 PM in mid-January. On standard time, local clocks run about 33 minutes ahead of the sun, because Idlib sits at 36.6° E, while its time zone is centred on 45.0° E.
Idlib time compared with other cities
| City | Time now | Compared with Idlib |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Idlib |
|---|---|---|
| Hatay, Turkey | 57 km (35 mi) | same time |
| Antioch, Turkey | 57 km (36 mi) | same time |
| Aleppo | 59 km (37 mi) | same time |
| Iskenderun, Turkey | 83 km (52 mi) | same time |
| Hamah | 87 km (54 mi) | same time |
| Al Ladhiqiyah | 88 km (55 mi) | same time |
| Hims | 134 km (83 mi) | same time |
| Tartus | 134 km (84 mi) | same time |
Other cities in Syria
Questions people ask
What time zone is Idlib in?
Idlib is in the Asia/Damascus time zone, UTC+3, all year.
Does Idlib have daylight saving time?
Idlib doesn't use daylight saving time. It stays on UTC+3 all year.
Why isn't noon in Idlib when the sun is highest?
Because time zones are wide. Idlib's clocks follow a zone centred on 45.0° E, so on standard time they run about 33 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).