Current Date And Time In Ar Raqqah, Syria
Wednesday, 12 August 2026
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Explore complete geographic and administrative data about Ar Raqqah, a city in Raqqa, Syria in Asia. Find GPS coordinates, time zone, currency, dialing code, TLD domain, elevation and the live local date & time for Ar Raqqah — all in one place for quick reference, business planning and location intelligence.
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| Category | Attribute | Value |
|---|---|---|
| City | ||
| Full Name | Ar Raqqah | |
| State | Raqqa | |
| Country | Syria | |
| Continent | Asia | |
| Demographics & Area | ||
| Total Population | 531,952 | |
| Area | 1,962.00 km² (757.53 sq mi) | |
| Ranking & Classification | ||
| City Type | State / Province Capital | |
| Population Rank in Raqqa | #1 of 3 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 | 259 | |
| In Feet | 850 | |
| GPS Coordinates | ||
| Latitude | 35.95 | |
| Longitude | 39.01 | |
| Decimal Degrees (DD) | 35.953° N 39.008° E | |
| Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS) | 35° 57' 10" N 39° 0' 28" E | |
| Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM) | 35° 57.17' N 39° 0.47' E | |
| Location Context | ||
| Nearest City in Another Country | Kepezli, Turkey (84 km) | |
| Time Zone | ||
| UTC Offset | +02:00 | |
| Daylight Saving Time (DST) | +03:00 | |
| Sun Times Today | ||
| Sunrise | 🔥 05:38 AM | |
| Sunset | 🌅 07:19 PM | |
| Day Length | 13h 40m | |
| Local & Administrative | ||
| Postal / ZIP Code | C5710 | |
| Local Time Zone (IANA) | Asia/Damascus | |
| Founded / Incorporated | 0244-01-01 |
Ar Raqqah is a city situated in Raqqa, Syria, within Asia. GeoNames classifies Ar Raqqah as a State / Province 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 Raqqa
The latitude and longitude of Ar Raqqah pin its exact position for route planning, delivery mapping and territory analysis. The city sits at roughly 259 meters above sea level, a figure used in drainage planning, construction and agriculture studies nearby. › Open Ar Raqqah on the map
Ar Raqqah 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 Raqqah 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 Raqqah exchange rates
To ring a number in Ar Raqqah 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 Raqqah and the towns around it. › All country calling codes
By recorded population, Ar Raqqah ranks #1 of 3 cities in Raqqa. Numbers like these support site selection, competitive benchmarking and expansion plans for teams entering the Raqqa market. › Cities near Ar Raqqah
Ar Raqqah has a recorded population of approximately 531,952 people. That places it #1 of 3 cities with population data in Raqqa. Browse more cities in Raqqa for comparison.
Ar Raqqah spans approximately 1,962.00 square kilometers (757.53 square miles). For size comparisons across regions, see our country and region area database.
Ar Raqqah keeps UTC +02:00, moving to +03:00 during Daylight Saving Time. Today the sun rises around 05:38 AM and sets around 07:19 PM local time. See time zones for every country to plan across regions.
Businesses and shops in Ar Raqqah price in Syrian pound (SYP), written with the symbol £S. Check live rates on our Ar Raqqah currency page.
Crossing the nearest international border from Ar Raqqah lands you closest to Kepezli, Turkey, about 84 km away. Freight forwarders, customs brokers and cross-border travel planners use this figure to judge how close Ar Raqqah sits to a neighboring country's trade routes and border crossings.
