Aleppo keeps UTC+3 all year. There is no daylight saving time, so the clock never changes.
Aleppo and your time
Aleppo at a glance
| Country | Syria |
|---|---|
| Region | Aleppo |
| Time zone | Asia/Damascus |
| UTC offset now | UTC+3 |
| Daylight saving time | Not observed since 2022 |
| Coordinates | 36.20° N, 37.16° E |
Which time zone Aleppo uses
Aleppo follows the Asia/Damascus time zone and stays on UTC+3 all year. Clocks here last changed for daylight saving time in 2022; the tz database lists no change after that.
Aleppo is on the same time as the rest of Syria, including the capital, Damascus.
Clock changes in Aleppo, 2026 and 2027
No clock changes are scheduled in Aleppo for 2026 or 2027.
How far ahead or behind Aleppo is
When it is 9:00 AM in Aleppo, it is 1:00 AM in New York, 5:00 PM in Sydney and 10:00 PM (previous day) in Los Angeles.
| City | Time now | Difference now | In January | In July | Shared office hours |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York (United States) | --:-- | 8 h behind | 8 h behind | 7 h behind | None |
| Los Angeles (United States) | --:-- | 11 h behind | 11 h behind | 10 h behind | None |
| London (United Kingdom) | --:-- | 3 h behind | 3 h behind | 2 h behind | 5 h |
| Paris (France) | --:-- | 2 h behind | 2 h behind | 1 h behind | 6 h |
| Dubai (United Arab Emirates) | --:-- | 1 h ahead | 1 h ahead | 1 h ahead | 7 h |
| Mumbai (India) | --:-- | 2 h 30 min ahead | 2 h 30 min ahead | 2 h 30 min ahead | 5 h 30 min |
| Singapore | --:-- | 5 h ahead | 5 h ahead | 5 h ahead | 3 h |
| Tokyo (Japan) | --:-- | 6 h ahead | 6 h ahead | 6 h ahead | 2 h |
| Sydney (Australia) | --:-- | 8 h ahead | 8 h ahead | 7 h ahead | None |
| UTC | --:-- | 3 h behind | 3 h behind | 3 h behind | 5 h |
Because Aleppo keeps one offset all year, any change in the gap comes from the other city’s daylight saving time. Compare the January and July columns.
Shared office hours counts the time when the clock reads between 9 AM and 5 PM in both cities on the same day.
Daylight in Aleppo
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Over the year, daylight in Aleppo grows from 9 hours 42 minutes to 14 hours 38 minutes and back, a swing of 4 hours 56 minutes.
Daylight through the year in Aleppo
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | March 20 | 6:35 AM | 6:43 PM | 12 h 8 min |
| June solstice | June 21 | 5:14 AM | 7:52 PM | 14 h 38 min |
| September equinox | September 23 | 6:20 AM | 6:27 PM | 12 h 7 min |
| December solstice | December 21 | 7:39 AM | 5:20 PM | 9 h 42 min |
When the sun is highest in Aleppo
Clock time and sun time line up fairly well in Aleppo: solar noon falls at about 12:30 PM on standard time.
Cities near Aleppo
Every city below shares Aleppo’s clock.
| City | Distance | Time now | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| al-Bab | 37 km (23 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Reyhanlı (Türkiye) | 54 km (33 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Idlib | 56 km (35 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Kilis (Türkiye) | 57 km (36 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Kırıkhan (Türkiye) | 79 km (49 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Antakya (Türkiye) | 90 km (56 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Gaziantep (Türkiye) | 97 km (61 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Iskenderun (Türkiye) | 98 km (61 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
More cities in Syria
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Plan around the time in Aleppo
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Frequently asked questions
What time zone is Aleppo in?
Aleppo uses the Asia/Damascus time zone, which is UTC+3 all year.
Does Aleppo use daylight saving time?
Not any more. Aleppo last changed its clocks for daylight saving time in 2022 and now stays on UTC+3 all year.
What is the time difference between Aleppo and New York?
Aleppo is 8 hours ahead of New York in January and 7 hours ahead of New York in July, because New York moves its clocks for daylight saving time and Aleppo does not.
Is Aleppo on the same time as Damascus?
Yes. Aleppo and Damascus both use UTC+3 right now.
How long is the longest day in Aleppo?
About 14 hours 38 minutes, around the June solstice. The shortest day, around the December solstice, has about 9 hours 42 minutes of daylight.
Time zone rules: IANA tz database, version 2026e. Place names and coordinates: GeoNames. Sunrise and sunset are calculated from the coordinates and can differ by a minute or two from local almanacs.