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Current Date And Time In Kafr Shams, Syria

Saturday, 25 July 2026
23:55:43 EEST
State: Daraa
Currency: Syrian Pound (SYP)
Timezone: UTC +02:00 (EEST)
Population: 12,435

✈️ Kafr Shams, Daraa, Syria - Travel Information


Plan your trip to Kafr Shams, Daraa, Syria 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 Kafr Shams.

Why It Matters: Arriving in Kafr Shams 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 Kafr Shams — so every trip, deployment or shipment runs without a hitch.

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🚗 Driving & General Info

Vehicles in Syria, which includes Kafr Shams, follow Right-hand traffic — check road rules for Syria before hiring a car, planning a road trip or deploying a commercial vehicle fleet in the region. This section also covers Syria's time zone +02:00, country calling code +963 (exit prefix 00) and country internet domain .SY. Key reference for travel coordinators, fleet managers, delivery planners and field staff running ground operations in Kafr Shams.

AttributeValue
🚗 Driving Side➡️ Right side of road
⏰ Time Zone(s)+02:00
📞 Country Calling Code+963
☎️ International Exit Prefix00
🌐 Internet Domain.SY

🚨 Emergency Numbers

Active emergency contact numbers for Syria — police 112, ambulance 110, fire brigade 113. Store these in your phone before you reach Kafr Shams. 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 Kafr Shams.

🚔
Police
112
🚑
Ambulance
110
🚒
Fire
113

📊 Syria At A Glance

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

🌟
HDI Score
0.577
Medium
👤
Life Expectancy
72.6
years
📚
Literacy Rate
94.4%
adults 15+
💰
GDP Per Capita
$1,052
USD / year
💼
Unemployment
13.6%
of labour force

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

✈️ Nearest Airports

Airports closest to Kafr Shams for flight planning and ground transport arrangements.

Nearest to Kafr Shams
Regional Airport
Khalkhalah Air Base
Buraq, SY
42
km away

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

✈️ How Far Is Kafr Shams From Major World Cities?

Straight-line (great-circle) distance from Kafr Shams 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)2,054 km1,276 mi~ 3h 10m
Paris (France)3,290 km2,044 mi~ 4h 37m
London (United Kingdom)3,557 km2,210 mi~ 4h 56m
Singapore (Singapore)7,862 km4,885 mi~ 10h
Tokyo (Japan)8,988 km5,585 mi~ 11h 19m
New York (United States)9,125 km5,670 mi~ 11h 29m
Toronto (Canada)9,264 km5,757 mi~ 11h 39m
Los Angeles (United States)12,080 km7,506 mi~ 14h 58m
Sydney (Australia)14,103 km8,763 mi~ 17h 21m
Auckland (New Zealand)16,255 km10,100 mi~ 19h 52m

✈ 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 Kafr Shams, Syria 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 Kafr Shams 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 27 (00:00) to October 30 (00:00).
🕒 Current Local Time11:55 PM on Saturday, July 25, 2026

🌍 Time Difference From Kafr Shams to Major World Cities

It is currently 11:55 PM on Saturday in Kafr Shams. 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 Kafr Shams 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 Kafr Shams
New York (United States)Sat, 4:55 PM7h behind
Los Angeles (United States)Sat, 1:55 PM10h behind
Toronto (Canada)Sat, 4:55 PM7h behind
London (United Kingdom)Sat, 9:55 PM2h behind
Paris (France)Sat, 10:55 PM1h behind
Dubai (United Arab Emirates)Sun, 12:55 AM1h ahead
Singapore (Singapore)Sun, 4:55 AM5h ahead
Tokyo (Japan)Sun, 5:55 AM6h ahead
Sydney (Australia)Sun, 6:55 AM7h ahead
Auckland (New Zealand)Sun, 8:55 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 Kafr Shams — Quick Exchange Reference

The local currency in Kafr Shams is the Syrian pound (SYP), written as £S. 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
£S 13,002.00
SYP
€ 1 Euro
£S 14,791.72
SYP
£ 1 British Pound
£S 17,318.01
SYP
A$ 1 Australian Dollar
£S 9,075.39
SYP
C$ 1 Canadian Dollar
£S 9,219.64
SYP

💰 Indicative mid-market cross-rates, last refreshed July 25, 2026. See the full currency profile & live rates before exchanging money.

🗣️ Languages Spoken In Kafr Shams

Knowing which languages are used in Kafr Shams 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 Kafr Shams. 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
Kafr Nasij (Daraa, Syria)5 mi7 kmWNW
⬆️
Aş Şanamayn (Daraa, Syria)5 mi9 kmSE
⬆️
Inkhil (Daraa, Syria)7 mi11 kmSouth (S)
⬆️
Ghabaghib (Daraa, Syria)8 mi13 kmENE
⬆️
Başir (Daraa, Syria)8 mi13 kmESE
⬆️

🏛️ 7 Wonders Of The World — Distance From Kafr Shams

The closest of the New 7 Wonders to Kafr Shams is the Petra (Jordan), about 316 km away. Straight-line distances from Kafr Shams 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, Jordan316 km197 mi
ColosseumRome, Italy2,290 km1,423 mi
Taj MahalAgra, India4,059 km2,522 mi
Great Wall of ChinaBeijing (nearest major city), China6,922 km4,301 mi
Christ the RedeemerRio de Janeiro, Brazil10,454 km6,496 mi
Chichén ItzáPisté (nearest town), Mexico11,636 km7,230 mi
Machu PicchuAguas Calientes, Peru12,527 km7,784 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

Kafr Shams shares the same national travel standards as the rest of Daraa and Syria. For a broader view covering more cities and regional context, see the full state and country travel guides.

✈️ Daraa Travel GuideView travel standards for all of Daraa, including major hub cities.
✈️ Syria Travel GuideView nationwide travel standards for Syria.

⚡ Electrical Standards

Power supply in Kafr Shams, Syria runs at 230V / 50Hz using Type C/E/F/L 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 Kafr Shams and a voltage converter if needed. Essential pre-arrival check for gadget travellers, hardware shippers, remote workers and field engineers setting up equipment in Kafr Shams.

StandardDetail
⚡ Voltage230 V
🔄 Frequency50 Hz
🔌 Plug Types
CType C: Two round pins (Europlug)
EType E: Two round pins + hole
FType F: Two round pins + grounding clips (Schuko)
LType L: Three round inline pins
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🧭 Kafr Shams's Travel Essentials — What Every Visitor Should Know

🔋 Before You Pack for Kafr Shams

A dead phone charger is a rough way to start a trip to Kafr Shams. 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 Kafr Shams — not after something goes wrong. Corporate travel desks and family back home should keep the same list on file.

🚦 Rules of the Road in Kafr Shams

Kafr Shams keeps Right-hand traffic, same as the rest of Syria. 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 Kafr Shams

The closest airport to Kafr Shams is Khalkhalah Air Base, about 42 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 Kafr Shams From Abroad

Every call, meeting invite or delivery ETA involving Kafr Shams 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 Kafr Shams gets missed.

🗺 Planning a Route Beyond Kafr Shams

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

🔎 Explore More About Kafr Shams

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

Frequently Asked Questions — Travelling To Kafr Shams

What side of the road do people drive on in Kafr Shams?

Kafr Shams, like the rest of Syria, 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 Kafr Shams use?

Kafr Shams runs on 230V / 50Hz power through Type C/E/F/L 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 Kafr Shams?

In Kafr Shams, reach police on 112, ambulance on 110, fire brigade on 113. See the Emergency Numbers card above — save these before you need them.

What is the closest airport to Kafr Shams?

Khalkhalah Air Base is the nearest airport to Kafr Shams, about 42 km away. See the Nearest Airports table above for airports near the state capital as well.

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

Kafr Shams 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 Kafr Shams?

Kafr Shams shares the official and regional languages of Daraa and Syria — 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 Kafr Shams?

No — Kafr Shams uses the Syrian pound (SYP), symbol £S. Convert before you arrive; see the quick exchange reference above or the full Kafr Shams currency page for live rates.