Current Date And Time In Ar Rastan, Syria
Wednesday, 26 August 2026
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Explore complete geographic and administrative data about Ar Rastan, a city in Homs, Syria in Asia. Find GPS coordinates, time zone, currency, dialing code, TLD domain, elevation and the live local date & time for Ar Rastan — all in one place for quick reference, business planning and location intelligence.
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| Category | Attribute | Value |
|---|---|---|
| City | ||
| Full Name | Ar Rastan | |
| State | Homs | |
| Country | Syria | |
| Continent | Asia | |
| Demographics & Area | ||
| Total Population | 53,152 | |
| Ranking & Classification | ||
| City Type | District Headquarters | |
| Population Rank in Homs | #2 of 11 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 | 411 | |
| In Feet | 1,348 | |
| GPS Coordinates | ||
| Latitude | 34.93 | |
| Longitude | 36.73 | |
| Decimal Degrees (DD) | 34.927° N 36.732° E | |
| Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS) | 34° 55' 36" N 36° 43' 57" E | |
| Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM) | 34° 55.6' N 36° 43.94' E | |
| Location Context | ||
| Distance to Homs Capital | 23 km South of Homs | |
| Nearest City in Another Country | El Hermel, Lebanon (67 km) | |
| Time Zone | ||
| UTC Offset | +02:00 | |
| Daylight Saving Time (DST) | +03:00 | |
| Sun Times Today | ||
| Sunrise | 🔥 06:00 AM | |
| Sunset | 🌅 07:09 PM | |
| Day Length | 13h 9m | |
| Local & Administrative | ||
| Local Time Zone (IANA) | Asia/Damascus |
Ar Rastan is a city situated in Homs, Syria, within Asia. GeoNames classifies Ar Rastan 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 Homs
The latitude and longitude of Ar Rastan pin its exact position for route planning, delivery mapping and territory analysis. The city sits at roughly 411 meters above sea level, a figure used in drainage planning, construction and agriculture studies nearby. › Open Ar Rastan on the map
Ar Rastan 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 Ar Rastan 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. › Ar Rastan exchange rates
To ring a number in Ar Rastan 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 Ar Rastan and the towns around it. › All country calling codes
By recorded population, Ar Rastan ranks #2 of 11 cities in Homs. It lies about 23 km South of Homs, the state capital. Numbers like these support site selection, competitive benchmarking and expansion plans for teams entering the Homs market. › Cities near Ar Rastan
Ar Rastan has a recorded population of approximately 53,152 people. That places it #2 of 11 cities with population data in Homs. Browse more cities in Homs for comparison.
Ar Rastan keeps UTC +02:00, moving to +03:00 during Daylight Saving Time. Today the sun rises around 06:00 AM and sets around 07:09 PM local time. See time zones for every country to plan across regions.
Businesses and shops in Ar Rastan price in Syrian pound (SYP), written with the symbol £S. Check live rates on our Ar Rastan currency page.
Ar Rastan is about 23 km South of Homs, the capital of Homs. See cities near Ar Rastan for more nearby distances.
Crossing the nearest international border from Ar Rastan lands you closest to El Hermel, Lebanon, about 67 km away. Freight forwarders, customs brokers and cross-border travel planners use this figure to judge how close Ar Rastan sits to a neighboring country's trade routes and border crossings.
