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Current Date And Time In Gaza, Palestinian Territory

Monday, 27 July 2026
19:00:51 EEST
State: Gaza Strip
Currency: Israeli New Shekel (ILS)
Timezone: UTC +02:00 (EEST)
Population: 410,000
District: Gaza

✈️ Gaza, Gaza Strip, Palestinian Territory - Travel Information


Plan your trip to Gaza, Gaza Strip, Palestinian Territory using verified regional travel data — plug socket types, voltage and frequency ratings, local emergency numbers, road traffic direction, country calling code and internet domain. A ready-to-use reference for field teams, travel planners, device shippers, remote workers and regional managers handling on-ground operations in Gaza.

Why It Matters: Arriving in Gaza with the wrong plug adapter can damage your devices beyond repair. Dialling the wrong emergency number wastes critical response time. Driving on the wrong side of the road is a direct safety hazard. This verified regional data helps you prepare fully before reaching Gaza — so every trip, deployment or shipment runs without a hitch.

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🚗 Driving & General Info

Vehicles in Palestinian Territory, which includes Gaza, follow Right-hand traffic — check road rules for Palestinian Territory before hiring a car, planning a road trip or deploying a commercial vehicle fleet in the region. This section also covers Palestinian Territory's time zone +02:00, country calling code +970 (exit prefix 00) and country internet domain .PS. Key reference for travel coordinators, fleet managers, delivery planners and field staff running ground operations in Gaza.

AttributeValue
🚗 Driving Side➡️ Right side of road
⏰ Time Zone(s)+02:00
📞 Country Calling Code+970
☎️ International Exit Prefix00
🌐 Internet Domain.PS

🚨 Emergency Numbers

Active emergency contact numbers for Palestinian Territory — police 100, ambulance 101, fire brigade 102. Store these in your phone before you reach Gaza. In a real crisis, calling the wrong number delays help by critical minutes. These contacts are relied upon by corporate travel coordinators, health and safety officers, on-ground field staff and expat support teams as part of pre-deployment safety planning and duty-of-care procedures in Gaza.

🚔
Police
100
🚑
Ambulance
101
🚒
Fire
102

📊 Palestinian Territory At A Glance

Key United Nations development indicators for Palestinian Territory — a fast read on healthcare quality, education level and economic strength of the country you are visiting.

🌟
HDI Score
0.715
High
👤
Life Expectancy
69.2
years
📚
Literacy Rate
97.9%
adults 15+
💰
GDP Per Capita
$2,592
USD / year
💼
Unemployment
24.4%
of labour force

📊 Source: UNDP / World Bank country indicators. See the full Palestinian Territory development profile.

✈️ Nearest Airports

Airports closest to Gaza for flight planning and ground transport arrangements.

Nearest to Gaza
Regional Airport
Tel Nof Air Base
Rehovot, IL
50
km away

📍 Each distance is measured from the location center named in that row — Gaza's exact coordinates, or Gaza City's coordinates for the capital-airport entry.

✈️ How Far Is Gaza From Major World Cities?

Straight-line (great-circle) distance from Gaza to the world's major travel hubs, with an estimated non-stop flight time for each route. Sorted nearest first — a quick reference for comparing route options, layover planning and rough journey budgeting before checking live fares.

CityDistance (km)Distance (mi)Est. Flight Time
Dubai (United Arab Emirates)2,149 km1,335 mi~ 3h 17m
Paris (France)3,302 km2,052 mi~ 4h 38m
London (United Kingdom)3,585 km2,228 mi~ 4h 58m
Singapore (Singapore)7,980 km4,959 mi~ 10h 08m
New York (United States)9,138 km5,678 mi~ 11h 30m
Tokyo (Japan)9,220 km5,729 mi~ 11h 36m
Toronto (Canada)9,297 km5,777 mi~ 11h 41m
Los Angeles (United States)12,185 km7,572 mi~ 15h 05m
Sydney (Australia)14,185 km8,814 mi~ 17h 26m
Auckland (New Zealand)16,341 km10,154 mi~ 19h 58m

✈ Flight times are estimates for a direct flight at typical cruise speed (~850 km/h) plus taxi and climb time; actual schedules, winds and routings will vary.

⏰ Local Time Offset & DST Status

Operating schedule alignment for Gaza, Palestinian Territory is set to Eastern European Summer Time (EEST) with a current offset of UTC +03:00. Running digital systems, booking flights or arranging conference calls with regional partners in Gaza requires syncing with local business hours to avoid logistics scheduling mismatches.

Standard ParameterCurrent Status
⏰ Active Time ZoneEastern European Summer Time (EEST)
⏱️ Active UTC OffsetUTC +03:00
📅 DST Observing StatusActive (Daylight Saving Time In Effect)
📅 DST Transition DatesObserved from March 28 (01:00) to October 30 (01:00).
🕒 Current Local Time7:00 PM on Monday, July 27, 2026

🌍 Time Difference From Gaza to Major World Cities

It is currently 7:00 PM on Monday in Gaza. The table below shows the live local time in the world's key business and travel hubs, and how far each one runs ahead of or behind Gaza right now (daylight saving time is already included). Use it to plan international calls, meeting schedules and flight arrivals without time-zone mistakes.

CityCurrent Local TimeCompared To Gaza
New York (United States)Mon, 12:00 PM7h behind
Los Angeles (United States)Mon, 9:00 AM10h behind
Toronto (Canada)Mon, 12:00 PM7h behind
London (United Kingdom)Mon, 5:00 PM2h behind
Paris (France)Mon, 6:00 PM1h behind
Dubai (United Arab Emirates)Mon, 8:00 PM1h ahead
Singapore (Singapore)Tue, 12:00 AM5h ahead
Tokyo (Japan)Tue, 1:00 AM6h ahead
Sydney (Australia)Tue, 2:00 AM7h ahead
Auckland (New Zealand)Tue, 4:00 AM9h ahead

ℹ Differences are calculated live from the IANA time-zone database, so active daylight saving periods in either location are automatically reflected.

💱 Money In Gaza — Quick Exchange Reference

The local currency in Gaza is the Israeli new shekel (ILS), written as . The reference values below show roughly what one unit of each major world currency converts to — handy for a quick mental benchmark when checking prices, tipping or withdrawing cash on arrival.

$ 1 US Dollar
₪ 3.06
ILS
€ 1 Euro
₪ 3.48
ILS
£ 1 British Pound
₪ 4.07
ILS
A$ 1 Australian Dollar
₪ 2.14
ILS
C$ 1 Canadian Dollar
₪ 2.17
ILS

💰 Indicative mid-market cross-rates, last refreshed July 27, 2026. See the full currency profile & live rates before exchanging money.

🗣️ Languages Spoken In Gaza

Knowing which languages are used in Gaza helps with signage, transport bookings, hiring local guides and emergency communication. English proficiency varies by region — learning a few greetings in the local language always earns goodwill.

Official language(s):
Arabic

🗣 Explore the complete language profile including regional languages and speaker statistics.

🗺️ Nearby Cities Proximity Directory

Aerial distance, direction bearings and direct links to travel standards guides for cities closest to Gaza. Used by logistics coordinators, supply chain managers and on-ground operational teams to plan intercity routing, cross-border deliveries and transport corridors.

Nearby CityDistance (mi)Distance (km)HeadingDirection
Jabalya (Gaza Strip, Palestinian Territory)2 mi3 kmNNE
⬆️
An Nazlah (Gaza Strip, Palestinian Territory)2 mi4 kmNNE
⬆️
Bayt Lahya (Gaza Strip, Palestinian Territory)4 mi6 kmNNE
⬆️
Juḩr ad Dik (Gaza Strip, Palestinian Territory)4 mi6 kmSSW
⬆️
Al Mughraqah (Gaza Strip, Palestinian Territory)4 mi7 kmSW
⬆️

🏛️ 7 Wonders Of The World — Distance From Gaza

The closest of the New 7 Wonders to Gaza is the Petra (Jordan), about 160 km away. Straight-line distances from Gaza to all seven wonders, nearest first — a fun bucket-list planner with a full visiting guide for each monument.

WonderLocationDistance (km)Distance (mi)
PetraWadi Musa, Jordan160 km100 mi
ColosseumRome, Italy2,264 km1,407 mi
Taj MahalAgra, India4,224 km2,625 mi
Great Wall of ChinaBeijing (nearest major city), China7,148 km4,442 mi
Christ the RedeemerRio de Janeiro, Brazil10,238 km6,362 mi
Chichén ItzáPisté (nearest town), Mexico11,619 km7,220 mi
Machu PicchuAguas Calientes, Peru12,367 km7,684 mi

🏛 Click any wonder for its full visiting guide — entrance fees, best time to visit, how to get there and travel tips. Or browse all 7 Wonders of the World.

🌐 State & Country Travel Guides

Gaza shares the same national travel standards as the rest of Gaza Strip and Palestinian Territory. For a broader view covering more cities and regional context, see the full state and country travel guides.

✈️ Gaza Strip Travel GuideView travel standards for all of Gaza Strip, including major hub cities.
✈️ Palestinian Territory Travel GuideView nationwide travel standards for Palestinian Territory.

⚡ Electrical Standards

Power supply in Gaza, Palestinian Territory runs at 230V / 50Hz using Type C/H socket. Always check your device's input rating before plugging in — connecting a 110V appliance to a 220–240V outlet will permanently burn it out. Carry the right plug adapter for Gaza and a voltage converter if needed. Essential pre-arrival check for gadget travellers, hardware shippers, remote workers and field engineers setting up equipment in Gaza.

StandardDetail
⚡ Voltage230 V
🔄 Frequency50 Hz
🔌 Plug Types
CType C: Two round pins (Europlug)
HType H: Three pins in Y-shape
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🧭 Gaza's Travel Essentials — What Every Visitor Should Know

🔋 Before You Pack for Gaza

A dead phone charger is a rough way to start a trip to Gaza. Confirm the local socket type and voltage in the Electrical Standards table above before you leave home, then pack a universal adapter rather than hunting for the right plug once you land.

🚒 Save These Numbers Before You Land

Emergency response only helps if you dial the right line. Store the Emergency Numbers listed above in your phone the moment you arrive in Gaza — not after something goes wrong. Corporate travel desks and family back home should keep the same list on file.

🚦 Rules of the Road in Gaza

Gaza keeps Right-hand traffic, same as the rest of Palestinian Territory. Arriving from a country with opposite-side traffic takes a minute to recalibrate — roundabouts and multi-lane junctions are where the mistake usually happens. See the Driving & General Info card above for the full reference.

✈️ Landing Near Gaza

The closest airport to Gaza is Tel Nof Air Base, about 50 km away. See the Nearest Airports table above for the airport nearest the state capital too — worth checking if it offers more direct routes.

🕑 Calling Gaza From Abroad

Every call, meeting invite or delivery ETA involving Gaza needs to account for its UTC offset — check the Local Time Offset & DST Status card above before you schedule anything. A miscounted time zone is one of the most common reasons a call with partners in Gaza gets missed.

🗺 Planning a Route Beyond Gaza

Gaza rarely sits in isolation. See the Nearby Cities Proximity Directory above for the closest towns, their distance and compass heading from Gaza — handy for a multi-stop road trip or a same-day delivery loop.

🔎 Explore More About Gaza

ℹ️ Gaza OverviewSee the full profile of Gaza — population, GPS, timezone and more.
🗺 Gaza MapView the satellite map with precise GPS coordinates.
📍 Nearby CitiesExplore cities near Gaza for distance and direction.
💰 Gaza CurrencyCheck live exchange rates before you budget your trip.

Frequently Asked Questions — Travelling To Gaza

What side of the road do people drive on in Gaza?

Gaza, like the rest of Palestinian Territory, drives on the Right. Confirm this before renting a car or booking a driver — see the Driving & General Info card above for the country's full road-rule reference.

What voltage and plug type does Gaza use?

Gaza runs on 230V / 50Hz power through Type C/H sockets. Pack a matching adapter or a universal one — see the Electrical Standards table above for full plug descriptions.

What are the emergency numbers in Gaza?

In Gaza, reach police on 100, ambulance on 101, fire brigade on 102. See the Emergency Numbers card above — save these before you need them.

What is the closest airport to Gaza?

Tel Nof Air Base is the nearest airport to Gaza, about 50 km away. See the Nearest Airports table above for airports near the state capital as well.

What time zone is Gaza in, and does it observe daylight saving?

Gaza runs on Eastern European Summer Time (UTC +02:00). See the Local Time Offset & DST Status card above, plus a live time-difference table against major world cities.

What languages are spoken in Gaza?

Gaza shares the official and regional languages of Gaza Strip and Palestinian Territory — see the Languages Spoken card above for the full breakdown. Learning a greeting or two in the local language goes a long way with vendors and drivers.

Can I use my home currency in Gaza?

No — Gaza uses the Israeli new shekel (ILS), symbol . Convert before you arrive; see the quick exchange reference above or the full Gaza currency page for live rates.