Current Date And Time In Rafaḩ, Palestinian Territory
Wednesday, 12 August 2026
09:44:25 EEST
State: Gaza Strip
Currency: Israeli New Shekel (ILS)
Timezone: UTC +02:00 (EEST)
Population: 126,305
District: Rafah
Explore complete geographic and administrative data about Rafaḩ, a city in Gaza Strip, Palestinian Territory in Asia. Find GPS coordinates, time zone, currency, dialing code, TLD domain, elevation and the live local date & time for Rafaḩ — all in one place for quick reference, business planning and location intelligence.
Key Benefits: Location intelligence for market research • Real-time local date & time for global scheduling • Currency data for financial planning • GPS coordinates for logistics & route planning • Dialing code for telecom setup • City-level data for strategic decision-making
| Category | Attribute | Value |
|---|---|---|
| City | ||
| Full Name | Rafaḩ | |
| District / County | Rafah | |
| State | Gaza Strip | |
| Country | Palestinian Territory | |
| Continent | Asia | |
| Demographics & Area | ||
| Total Population | 126,305 | |
| Area | 64.00 km² (24.71 sq mi) | |
| Ranking & Classification | ||
| City Type | District Headquarters | |
| Population Rank in Gaza Strip | #4 of 25 cities with population data | |
| Currency | ||
| Name | Israeli New Shekel | |
| Code ISO-4217 | ILS | |
| Symbol | ₪ | |
| Dialing Code | ||
| Country Calling Code | +970 | |
| International Exit Prefix | 00 | |
| Internet Top-Level Domain (TLD) | ||
| Domain | .ps | |
| Elevation | ||
| In Meter | 30 | |
| In Feet | 98 | |
| GPS Coordinates | ||
| Latitude | 31.3 | |
| Longitude | 34.24 | |
| Decimal Degrees (DD) | 31.297° N 34.244° E | |
| Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS) | 31° 17' 50" N 34° 14' 37" E | |
| Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM) | 31° 17.83' N 34° 14.61' E | |
| Location Context | ||
| Nearest City in Another Country | Rafaḩ, Egypt (2 km) | |
| Time Zone | ||
| UTC Offset | +02:00 | |
| Daylight Saving Time (DST) | +03:00 | |
| Sun Times Today | ||
| Sunrise | 🔥 06:05 AM | |
| Sunset | 🌅 07:30 PM | |
| Day Length | 13h 25m | |
| Local & Administrative | ||
| Postal / ZIP Code | P970 - P999 | |
| Local Time Zone (IANA) | Asia/Gaza |
Rafaḩ is a city situated in Gaza Strip, Palestinian Territory, within Asia. It falls under Rafah, which handles local administration for the surrounding area. GeoNames classifies Rafaḩ as a District Headquarters. Retailers, logistics planners and site-selection teams pull city-level records like this one for market research, distribution mapping and strategic decision-making. › See every city in Gaza Strip
The latitude and longitude of Rafaḩ pin its exact position for route planning, delivery mapping and territory analysis. The city sits at roughly 30 meters above sea level, a figure used in drainage planning, construction and agriculture studies nearby. › Open Rafaḩ on the map
Rafaḩ runs on UTC +02:00, shifting to +03:00 during Daylight Saving Time. Matching this offset is useful when booking calls, scheduling deliveries or coordinating remote teams with partners in other regions. › Compare time zones across countries
Payments and pricing in Rafaḩ run on Israeli New Shekel (ILS), shown with the symbol ₪. Keep this on hand for budgeting a trip, invoicing local partners or tracking exchange-rate exposure. › Rafaḩ exchange rates
To ring a number in Rafaḩ from outside Palestinian Territory, dial +970 ahead of the local number. Call centers, VoIP providers and remote-support desks use this prefix to route traffic correctly into Rafaḩ and the towns around it. › All country calling codes
By recorded population, Rafaḩ ranks #4 of 25 cities in Gaza Strip. Numbers like these support site selection, competitive benchmarking and expansion plans for teams entering the Gaza Strip market. › Cities near Rafaḩ
Rafaḩ has a recorded population of approximately 126,305 people. That places it #4 of 25 cities with population data in Gaza Strip. Browse more cities in Gaza Strip for comparison.
Rafaḩ spans approximately 64.00 square kilometers (24.71 square miles). For size comparisons across regions, see our country and region area database.
Rafaḩ sits within Rafah, is part of Gaza Strip in Palestinian Territory. It is classified as a District Headquarters.
Rafaḩ keeps UTC +02:00, moving to +03:00 during Daylight Saving Time. Today the sun rises around 06:05 AM and sets around 07:30 PM local time. See time zones for every country to plan across regions.
Businesses and shops in Rafaḩ price in Israeli new shekel (ILS), written with the symbol ₪. Check live rates on our Rafaḩ currency page.
Crossing the nearest international border from Rafaḩ lands you closest to Rafaḩ, Egypt, about 2 km away. Freight forwarders, customs brokers and cross-border travel planners use this figure to judge how close Rafaḩ sits to a neighboring country's trade routes and border crossings.
