Time now in Syria

UTC+03:00 • Asia/Damascus (+03)

Your device clock is 288ms ahead of the detected local time (Asia/Damascus, UTC+03:00). Time reference obtained from NIST NTP servers with an accuracy of ±0.007 seconds.

19:17:42
Tuesday, July 21, 2026, week 30

Time in Syria now

Syria has one official time zone: +03 (UTC+03:00).

Part of the territory observes daylight saving time (DST), which moves the clock forward one hour during part of the year.

Official time in Syria is defined by a single time zone.

What is the time zone in Syria?

Official time in Syria is defined by a single time zone (IANA zone). Below are the zone and its UTC offset.

Main time zones in Syria

Time zone Offset (UTC) Main cities
Asia/Damascus UTC+02:00 Mount Simeon, Aleppo, Aleppo, Damascus

List of time zones used in Syria (IANA zones)

Zone Offset (UTC) Daylight saving
Asia/Damascus UTC+02:00 Yes

Time difference between Columbus, Ohio, United States and Syria

The time difference between Columbus, Ohio, United States and Syria depends on the region.

  • Mount Simeon, Aleppo: 6 hour(s) behind the time in Columbus, Ohio, United States

Does Syria use daylight saving time?

Yes. Part of Syria observes daylight saving time (DST). Start and end dates vary by zone.

Recent time changes in Syria

  • 2022-10-28 at 00:00 (local time) – return to standard time

The last time change in Syria was on 2022-10-28 at 00:00 (local time) (zone Asia/Damascus): clocks went back (fall, back to standard) — transition from EEST to .

Frequently asked questions

What time is it in Syria?
The country has several time zones. The current time depends on the region and varies between UTC+2:00 and UTC+2:00. The clock at the top of this page shows the time synchronized with official sources.
How many time zones does Syria have?
Syria has 1 main time zone(s). The IANA database lists specific zones used in different regions.
Does Syria use daylight saving time?
Yes. Most regions of Syria observe daylight saving time (DST). Clocks are typically set forward in March and back in November.

See also

How to convert Syria time

To convert Syria time to other countries:

  1. Identify the time zone of the city or region.
  2. Check whether daylight saving time (DST) is in effect.
  3. Compare with the UTC offset of your country.
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