Current Time in Ar Raqqah, Syria 🇸🇾
The current local time in Ar Raqqah, Syria is 06:52:37 (+03) on Sunday, 30 August 2026. Ar Raqqah is not currently observing daylight saving time. The city has a population of about 531,952. The sun rises at about 05:54 and sets at 18:55 today (13h 01m of daylight).
- Sunrise 05:54
- Sunset 18:55
- 13h 01m daylight
Time zone & daylight saving in Ar Raqqah
Ar Raqqah, Syria keeps +03 (UTC+03:00). Ar Raqqah does not change its clocks for daylight saving, so its offset from UTC stays the same all year.
Today the sun rises at about 05:54 and sets at about 18:55 local time, giving Ar Raqqah 13h 01m of daylight.
Right now it is 06:52 on Sunday in Ar Raqqah (UTC+03:00). When it is 06:52 here, it is 23:52 in New York (7h behind), so a quick look at the world clock beats doing the math in your head before a call.
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Quick scheduling notes for Ar Raqqah
- Use the Asia/Damascus IANA zone when you need the exact rule set for software, calendars, or travel planning.
- Daylight saving is not active now, but it can still affect future dates in some places.
- For a future call, use the time zone converter and then set a matching online alarm.
Time difference from Ar Raqqah to major cities
| City | Current time | Difference |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 23:52 Sat | 7h behind |
| Los Angeles | 20:52 Sat | 10h behind |
| London | 04:52 Sun | 2h behind |
| Paris | 05:52 Sun | 1h behind |
| Dubai | 07:52 Sun | 1h ahead |
| Mumbai | 09:22 Sun | 2.5h ahead |
| Singapore | 11:52 Sun | 5h ahead |
| Tokyo | 12:52 Sun | 6h ahead |
| Sydney | 13:52 Sun | 7h ahead |
Best next checks from Ar Raqqah
Compare Ar Raqqah with nearby business hubs, then follow the city links above for live local clocks. You can also browse more time pages for Syria.
Business-hours overlap from Ar Raqqah
For a normal business-hours call, 16:00-17:00 in Ar Raqqah overlaps with 09:00-10:00 in New York.
| Compare with | Ar Raqqah time | Other city time | Overlap |
|---|---|---|---|
| New York | 16:00-17:00 | 09:00-10:00 | 1 hour |
| Los Angeles | - | - | No standard 09:00-17:00 overlap |
| London | 11:00-17:00 | 09:00-15:00 | 6 hours |
| Paris | 10:00-17:00 | 09:00-16:00 | 7 hours |
| Dubai | 09:00-16:00 | 10:00-17:00 | 7 hours |
| Mumbai | 09:00-14:30 | 11:30-17:00 | 5.5 hours |
Simple meeting rule
Pick a slot that lands inside both workdays, then confirm the date again if the meeting is near a daylight saving change.
Ar Raqqah time - Frequently asked questions
What time zone is Ar Raqqah in?
Ar Raqqah uses +03 (UTC+03:00). It stays on the same UTC offset all year, with no daylight saving changes.
Does Ar Raqqah observe daylight saving time?
No - Ar Raqqah keeps the same time offset throughout the year.
What time are sunrise and sunset in Ar Raqqah today?
Today the sun rises around 05:54 and sets around 18:55 in Ar Raqqah, about 13h 01m of daylight.
What is the time difference between Ar Raqqah and other cities?
When it is 06:52 in Ar Raqqah, it is 23:52 in New York (7h behind). See the table above for Ar Raqqah's difference from other major cities.
How Alarm.now calculates time in Ar Raqqah
Live clock source
The clock uses the current time with the Asia/Damascus IANA time zone, then updates in your browser every second. Country context comes from the Syria time page.
Location and time-zone details for Ar Raqqah
These details identify the place behind the clock: its country, coordinates, time-zone rule set, and current daylight-saving context.
| Country | Syria |
|---|---|
| IANA zone | Asia/Damascus (UTC+03:00) |
| Coordinates | 35.95, 39.01 |
| Population signal | About 531,952 people |
| Today's daylight | Sunrise 05:54, sunset 18:55, 13h 01m total daylight |
Best internal links from this city
Start with this live city clock, then move to the exact Asia/Damascus time-zone page for rules, the Syria country page for nearby cities, and the time zone converter for future dates.
Future-date checks
For future meetings, compare the city time with the time zone converter because daylight saving changes can shift the offset on a later date.
Lat/Long: 35.95° N, 39.01° E
Population: 531,952
Country: 🇸🇾 Syria
Timezone: GMT+3
Daylight Saving Time: No ❌