Time in Syria Right Now

Syria follows Eastern European Time (EET, UTC+2) in winter and Eastern European Summer Time (EEST, UTC+3) during summer as the current time. The country, located in Western Asia along the eastern Mediterranean coast, observes Daylight Saving Time (DST), advancing the clock one hour forward from the last Friday in March and moving it back on the last Friday in October.

As a result, the time remains the same across Damascus, Aleppo, Homs, Latakia, and Hama, maintaining unified coordination throughout the year.

This synchronization helps align Syria with nearby countries such as Lebanon, Jordan, and Palestine, supporting regional trade, communication, and transportation.

Visit the current time page or use the time converter for live times, including seconds, to compare with other countries.

Standard settings for right time

• IANA Time Zone: Asia/Damascus

• UTC Offset: UTC +2 (Standard Time), UTC +3 (Daylight Saving Time)

• Time Format: 24-hour clock

• DST Observed: Yes (March–October)

• Time Zone Abbreviation: EET / EEST

Syria’s current time zone aligns with many Eastern Mediterranean and Middle Eastern countries that follow Daylight Saving Time.

Syria time zone(s)

Syria uses a single national time zone across the entire country.

The official IANA identifier for Syria is Asia/Damascus.

Daylight Saving Time in Syria

Syria observes Daylight Saving Time (DST) every year.
The clocks remain at UTC+2 during standard time and UTC+3 during DST. As a result, airlines, business schedules, and international communication are stable.
In the absence of DST during winter, there is no confusion caused by seasonal adjustments in other countries.

Major cities in Syria & their time

All citizens in Syria follow the same coordinated schedule year-round.

Quick facts — Syria time

• Number of time zones: 1 (nationwide)

• Capital city: Damascus

• Default time zone: Eastern European Time (EET)

• Daylight Saving Time: Observed (March–October)

• IANA Time Zone ID: Asia/Damascus

• Standard UTC offset: +2 hours

• DST UTC offset: +3 hours

• Time format: 24-hour system

• Neighbouring countries with same time: Lebanon, Jordan, Palestine

• Regional differences: None — uniform time nationwide

For verified background, see 👉 Time in Syria — Wikipedia.

Pros and Cons

Pros

1. Single time zone — simplifies scheduling nationwide.

2. DST increases daylight — better energy use during summer.

3. Aligned with neighboring countries — improves trade and travel coordination.

4. 24-hour format — clear for business and aviation.

5. Globally recognized offset — easy integration for digital systems.

Cons

1. DST clock changes twice a year can cause temporary confusion.

2. Winter sunsets occur earlier compared to some regions.