Raqqa keeps UTC+3 all year. There is no daylight saving time, so the clock never changes.
Raqqa and your time
Raqqa at a glance
| Country | Syria |
|---|---|
| Region | Raqqa |
| Time zone | Asia/Damascus |
| UTC offset now | UTC+3 |
| Daylight saving time | Not observed since 2022 |
| Coordinates | 35.95° N, 39.01° E |
Raqqa time zone and clock changes
The clocks in Raqqa 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.
Raqqa is on the same time as the rest of Syria, including the capital, Damascus.
Clock changes in Raqqa, 2026 and 2027
No clock changes are scheduled in Raqqa for 2026 or 2027.
Time difference between Raqqa and other cities
Take 9:00 AM in Raqqa: the clock reads 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 Raqqa 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 and sunset in Raqqa
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Day length in Raqqa runs from 9 hours 43 minutes at the December solstice to 14 hours 36 minutes at the June solstice. The latest sunset, at 7:45 PM, comes on June 28.
Daylight through the year in Raqqa
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | March 20 | 6:28 AM | 6:36 PM | 12 h 8 min |
| June solstice | June 21 | 5:08 AM | 7:44 PM | 14 h 36 min |
| September equinox | September 23 | 6:13 AM | 6:20 PM | 12 h 7 min |
| December solstice | December 21 | 7:30 AM | 5:14 PM | 9 h 43 min |
When the sun is highest in Raqqa
Raqqa lies close to the centre of its time zone, so the sun is highest at about 12:25 PM on standard time, close to clock noon.
Places close to Raqqa
Every city below shares Raqqa’s clock.
| City | Distance | Time now | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dayr az Zawr | 123 km (77 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Suruç (Türkiye) | 125 km (78 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Şanlıurfa (Türkiye) | 136 km (85 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| al-Bab | 142 km (88 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Viranşehir (Türkiye) | 156 km (97 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Nizip (Türkiye) | 160 km (99 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Al-Hasakah | 168 km (104 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Aleppo | 168 km (105 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
More cities in Syria
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Tools for time in Raqqa
- Convert a time to or from Raqqa: pick a date and time and see it in every city on your list.
- Add Raqqa to your world clock to keep it next to your own time.
- Find a meeting time that falls inside office hours in Raqqa and the other cities you work with.
- Open a full-screen clock for your own time zone.
Frequently asked questions
What time zone is Raqqa in?
Raqqa uses the Asia/Damascus time zone, which is UTC+3 all year.
Does Raqqa use daylight saving time?
Not any more. Raqqa last changed its clocks for daylight saving time in 2022 and now stays on UTC+3 all year.
What is the time difference between Raqqa and New York?
Raqqa 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 Raqqa does not.
Is Raqqa on the same time as Damascus?
Yes. Raqqa and Damascus both use UTC+3 right now.
How long is the longest day in Raqqa?
About 14 hours 36 minutes, around the June solstice. The shortest day, around the December solstice, has about 9 hours 43 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.