Damascus runs on UTC+3 every day of the year, with no daylight saving time.
Damascus and your time
Damascus at a glance
| Country | Syria |
|---|---|
| Region | Damascus Governorate |
| Capital of | Syria |
| Time zone | Asia/Damascus |
| UTC offset now | UTC+3 |
| Daylight saving time | Not observed since 2022 |
| Coordinates | 33.51° N, 36.29° E |
Which time zone Damascus uses
Local time in Damascus is UTC+3 year round, under the Asia/Damascus rules. Daylight saving time was used in the past, most recently in 2022, and no future change is scheduled.
Damascus is the capital, and all of Syria keeps this time.
Clock changes in Damascus, 2026 and 2027
No clock changes are scheduled in Damascus for 2026 or 2027.
Damascus time compared with major cities
A 9:00 AM start in Damascus 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 |
Damascus never changes its clocks, but many of these cities do. Where the January and July columns disagree, the gap shifts when the other city moves to or from daylight saving time.
Shared office hours is the part of a 9 AM to 5 PM local working day that both cities have in common. Weekends are not taken into account.
Daylight in Damascus
Today
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| Sunset | --:-- |
| Day length | -- |
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Over the year, daylight in Damascus grows from 9 hours 56 minutes to 14 hours 23 minutes and back, a swing of 4 hours 27 minutes.
Daylight through the year in Damascus
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | March 20 | 6:39 AM | 6:46 PM | 12 h 7 min |
| June solstice | June 21 | 5:25 AM | 7:48 PM | 14 h 23 min |
| September equinox | September 23 | 6:23 AM | 6:31 PM | 12 h 7 min |
| December solstice | December 21 | 7:35 AM | 5:31 PM | 9 h 56 min |
When the sun is highest in Damascus
Damascus lies close to the centre of its time zone, so the sun is highest at about 12:35 PM on standard time, close to clock noon.
Places close to Damascus
Distance is not the same as time: Aley (Lebanon) lies just 72 km (45 mi) away, yet its clock is 1 hour behind Damascus.
| City | Distance | Time now | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aley (Lebanon) | 72 km (45 mi) | --:-- | 1 h behind |
| Nabatiye et Tahta (Lebanon) | 76 km (47 mi) | --:-- | 1 h behind |
| Beirut (Lebanon) | 85 km (53 mi) | --:-- | 1 h behind |
| Sidon (Lebanon) | 85 km (53 mi) | --:-- | 1 h behind |
| Tyre (Lebanon) | 105 km (65 mi) | --:-- | 1 h behind |
| Ar Ramtha (Jordan) | 109 km (68 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Tripoli (Lebanon) | 111 km (69 mi) | --:-- | 1 h behind |
| Irbid (Jordan) | 114 km (71 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
More cities in Syria
All time zones and cities in Syria
Tools for time in Damascus
- Convert a time to or from Damascus: pick a date and time and see it in every city on your list.
- Add Damascus to your world clock to keep it next to your own time.
- Find a meeting time that falls inside office hours in Damascus and the other cities you work with.
- Open a full-screen clock for your own time zone.
Frequently asked questions
What time zone is Damascus in?
Damascus uses the Asia/Damascus time zone, which is UTC+3 all year.
Does Damascus use daylight saving time?
Not any more. Damascus last changed its clocks for daylight saving time in 2022 and now stays on UTC+3 all year.
What is the time difference between Damascus and New York?
Damascus 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 Damascus does not.
How long is the longest day in Damascus?
About 14 hours 23 minutes, around the June solstice. The shortest day, around the December solstice, has about 9 hours 56 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.