Current Date And Time In Damascus, Syria
Wednesday, 12 August 2026
00:44:49 EEST
State: Damascus Governorate
Currency: Syrian Pound (SYP)
Timezone: UTC +02:00 (EEST)
Population: 1,569,394
Explore complete geographic and administrative data about Damascus, a city in Damascus Governorate, Syria in Asia. Find GPS coordinates, time zone, currency, dialing code, TLD domain, elevation and the live local date & time for Damascus — all in one place for quick reference, business planning and location intelligence.
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| Category | Attribute | Value |
|---|---|---|
| City | ||
| Full Name | Damascus | |
| State | Damascus Governorate | |
| Country | Syria | |
| Continent | Asia | |
| Demographics & Area | ||
| Total Population | 1,569,394 | |
| Area | 105.00 km² (40.54 sq mi) | |
| Ranking & Classification | ||
| City Type | National Capital | |
| Population Rank in Damascus Governorate | #1 of 2 cities with population data | |
| Currency | ||
| Name | Syrian Pound | |
| Code ISO-4217 | SYP | |
| Symbol | £S | |
| Dialing Code | ||
| Country Calling Code | +963 | |
| International Exit Prefix | 00 | |
| Internet Top-Level Domain (TLD) | ||
| Domain | .sy | |
| Elevation | ||
| In Meter | 701 | |
| In Feet | 2,300 | |
| GPS Coordinates | ||
| Latitude | 33.51 | |
| Longitude | 36.29 | |
| Decimal Degrees (DD) | 33.51° N 36.291° E | |
| Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS) | 33° 30' 37" N 36° 17' 29" E | |
| Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM) | 33° 30.61' N 36° 17.48' E | |
| Location Context | ||
| Nearest City in Another Country | Aanjar, Lebanon (41 km) | |
| Time Zone | ||
| UTC Offset | +02:00 | |
| Daylight Saving Time (DST) | +03:00 | |
| Sun Times Today | ||
| Sunrise | 🔥 05:53 AM | |
| Sunset | 🌅 07:26 PM | |
| Day Length | 13h 32m | |
| Local & Administrative | ||
| Postal / ZIP Code | 0100 | |
| Local Time Zone (IANA) | Asia/Damascus |
Damascus is a city situated in Damascus Governorate, Syria, within Asia. GeoNames classifies Damascus as a National Capital. 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 Damascus Governorate
The latitude and longitude of Damascus pin its exact position for route planning, delivery mapping and territory analysis. The city sits at roughly 701 meters above sea level, a figure used in drainage planning, construction and agriculture studies nearby. › Open Damascus on the map
Damascus 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 Damascus run on Syrian Pound (SYP), shown with the symbol £S. Keep this on hand for budgeting a trip, invoicing local partners or tracking exchange-rate exposure. › Damascus exchange rates
To ring a number in Damascus from outside Syria, dial +963 ahead of the local number. Call centers, VoIP providers and remote-support desks use this prefix to route traffic correctly into Damascus and the towns around it. › All country calling codes
By recorded population, Damascus ranks #1 of 2 cities in Damascus Governorate. Numbers like these support site selection, competitive benchmarking and expansion plans for teams entering the Damascus Governorate market. › Cities near Damascus
Damascus has a recorded population of approximately 1,569,394 people. That places it #1 of 2 cities with population data in Damascus Governorate. Browse more cities in Damascus Governorate for comparison.
Damascus spans approximately 105.00 square kilometers (40.54 square miles). For size comparisons across regions, see our country and region area database.
Damascus is part of Damascus Governorate in Syria. It is classified as a National Capital.
Damascus keeps UTC +02:00, moving to +03:00 during Daylight Saving Time. Today the sun rises around 05:53 AM and sets around 07:26 PM local time. See time zones for every country to plan across regions.
Businesses and shops in Damascus price in Syrian pound (SYP), written with the symbol £S. Check live rates on our Damascus currency page.
Crossing the nearest international border from Damascus lands you closest to Aanjar, Lebanon, about 41 km away. Freight forwarders, customs brokers and cross-border travel planners use this figure to judge how close Damascus sits to a neighboring country's trade routes and border crossings.
