Time in Damascus, Syria now
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SYRI
Eastern European Time
UTC+3
No DST
Syria: common questions
What is the current time in Damascus, Syria?
Damascus operates on Eastern European Time (EET), which is UTC+2 during winter and Eastern European Summer Time (EEST), which is UTC+3 during summer. To find the current time in Damascus, add 2 hours to UTC during winter months and 3 hours during summer months.
Does Damascus, Syria observe Daylight Saving Time?
Yes, Damascus and the rest of Syria observe Daylight Saving Time. The clocks go forward 1 hour to Eastern European Summer Time (EEST, UTC+3) in March and go back 1 hour to Eastern European Time (EET, UTC+2) in October.
What is the time difference between Damascus and major world cities?
London (GMT/BST): Damascus is 2 hours ahead of London when the UK is on GMT (winter), and 1 hour ahead when the UK is on BST (summer).
New York (EST/EDT): Damascus is 7 hours ahead of New York when NY is on EST (winter), and 6 hours ahead when NY is on EDT (summer).
Tokyo (JST): Damascus is 7 hours behind Tokyo, as Japan Standard Time is UTC+9.
New York (EST/EDT): Damascus is 7 hours ahead of New York when NY is on EST (winter), and 6 hours ahead when NY is on EDT (summer).
Tokyo (JST): Damascus is 7 hours behind Tokyo, as Japan Standard Time is UTC+9.
What are other major cities in Syria?
Syria's major cities include Aleppo, Homs, Latakia, Hama, and Tartus. Damascus is the capital and one of the oldest continuously inhabited cities in the world.
What is Damascus, Syria known for?
Damascus is Syria's capital and one of the oldest continuously inhabited cities in the world, with a history dating back over 11,000 years. The city is known for its historic Old City (a UNESCO World Heritage Site), the Umayyad Mosque, the Straight Street, traditional souks, and as a major cultural and historic center. Damascus has been a crossroads of civilizations for millennia.