Latakia keeps UTC+3 all year. There is no daylight saving time, so the clock never changes.
Latakia and your time
Latakia at a glance
| Country | Syria |
|---|---|
| Region | Latakia |
| Time zone | Asia/Damascus |
| UTC offset now | UTC+3 |
| Daylight saving time | Not observed since 2022 |
| Coordinates | 35.53° N, 35.79° E |
Latakia time zone and clock changes
The clocks in Latakia follow Asia/Damascus and do not move with the seasons. The last daylight saving period here was in 2022. Since then the offset has stayed at UTC+3.
All of Syria keeps the same time, so Latakia reads the same clock as Damascus.
Clock changes in Latakia, 2026 and 2027
No clock changes are scheduled in Latakia for 2026 or 2027.
Latakia time compared with major cities
A 9:00 AM start in Latakia 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 Latakia 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.
Sunrise, sunset and day length in Latakia
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Over the year, daylight in Latakia grows from 9 hours 45 minutes to 14 hours 34 minutes and back, a swing of 4 hours 49 minutes.
Daylight through the year in Latakia
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | March 20 | 6:41 AM | 6:48 PM | 12 h 8 min |
| June solstice | June 21 | 5:22 AM | 7:56 PM | 14 h 34 min |
| September equinox | September 23 | 6:25 AM | 6:33 PM | 12 h 7 min |
| December solstice | December 21 | 7:42 AM | 5:28 PM | 9 h 45 min |
When the sun is highest in Latakia
Latakia 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.
Cities near Latakia
Every city below shares Latakia’s clock.
| City | Distance | Time now | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Samandağ (Türkiye) | 63 km (39 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Tartus | 72 km (45 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Antakya (Türkiye) | 82 km (51 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Idlib | 88 km (55 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Hama | 98 km (61 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Arsuz (Türkiye) | 98 km (61 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Reyhanlı (Türkiye) | 108 km (67 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Kırıkhan (Türkiye) | 119 km (74 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
More cities in Syria
All time zones and cities in Syria
Tools for time in Latakia
- Convert a time to or from Latakia: pick a date and time and see it in every city on your list.
- Add Latakia to your world clock to keep it next to your own time.
- Find a meeting time that falls inside office hours in Latakia and the other cities you work with.
- Open a full-screen clock for your own time zone.
Frequently asked questions
What time zone is Latakia in?
Latakia uses the Asia/Damascus time zone, which is UTC+3 all year.
Does Latakia use daylight saving time?
Not any more. Latakia last changed its clocks for daylight saving time in 2022 and now stays on UTC+3 all year.
What is the time difference between Latakia and New York?
Latakia 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 Latakia does not.
Is Latakia on the same time as Damascus?
Yes. Latakia and Damascus both use UTC+3 right now.
How long is the longest day in Latakia?
About 14 hours 34 minutes, around the June solstice. The shortest day, around the December solstice, has about 9 hours 45 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.