Current Date And Time In Shokat as-Sufi, Palestinian Territory
Wednesday, 12 August 2026
17:16:09 EEST
State: Gaza Strip
Currency: Israeli New Shekel (ILS)
Timezone: UTC +02:00 (EEST)
Population: 15,000
District: Rafah
Explore complete geographic and administrative data about Shokat as-Sufi, 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 Shokat as-Sufi — all in one place for quick reference, business planning and location intelligence.
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| Category | Attribute | Value |
|---|---|---|
| City | ||
| Full Name | Shokat as-Sufi | |
| District / County | Rafah | |
| State | Gaza Strip | |
| Country | Palestinian Territory | |
| Continent | Asia | |
| Demographics & Area | ||
| Total Population | 15,000 | |
| Area | 22.00 km² (8.49 sq mi) | |
| Ranking & Classification | ||
| City Type | Populated Place | |
| Population Rank in Gaza Strip | #14 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 | 90 | |
| In Feet | 295 | |
| GPS Coordinates | ||
| Latitude | 31.26 | |
| Longitude | 34.28 | |
| Decimal Degrees (DD) | 31.259° N 34.282° E | |
| Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS) | 31° 15' 31" N 34° 16' 57" E | |
| Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM) | 31° 15.52' N 34° 16.95' E | |
| Location Context | ||
| Nearest City in Another Country | Rafaḩ, Egypt (5 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 | ||
| Local Time Zone (IANA) | Asia/Gaza | |
| Founded / Incorporated | 1997-01-01 |
Shokat as-Sufi 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 Shokat as-Sufi as a Populated Place. 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 Shokat as-Sufi pin its exact position for route planning, delivery mapping and territory analysis. The city sits at roughly 90 meters above sea level, a figure used in drainage planning, construction and agriculture studies nearby. › Open Shokat as-Sufi on the map
Shokat as-Sufi 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 Shokat as-Sufi 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. › Shokat as-Sufi exchange rates
To ring a number in Shokat as-Sufi 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 Shokat as-Sufi and the towns around it. › All country calling codes
By recorded population, Shokat as-Sufi ranks #14 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 Shokat as-Sufi
Shokat as-Sufi has a recorded population of approximately 15,000 people. That places it #14 of 25 cities with population data in Gaza Strip. Browse more cities in Gaza Strip for comparison.
Shokat as-Sufi spans approximately 22.00 square kilometers (8.49 square miles). For size comparisons across regions, see our country and region area database.
Shokat as-Sufi sits within Rafah, is part of Gaza Strip in Palestinian Territory. It is classified as a Populated Place.
Shokat as-Sufi 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 Shokat as-Sufi price in Israeli new shekel (ILS), written with the symbol ₪. Check live rates on our Shokat as-Sufi currency page.
Crossing the nearest international border from Shokat as-Sufi lands you closest to Rafaḩ, Egypt, about 5 km away. Freight forwarders, customs brokers and cross-border travel planners use this figure to judge how close Shokat as-Sufi sits to a neighboring country's trade routes and border crossings.
