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Current Date And Time In Qatana, Syria

Sunday, 26 July 2026
19:58:45 EEST
State: Dimashq
Currency: Syrian Pound (SYP)
Timezone: UTC +02:00 (EEST)

✈️ Qatana, Dimashq, Syria - Travel Information


Plan your trip to Qatana, Dimashq, 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 Qatana.

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

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🚗 Driving & General Info

Vehicles in Syria, which includes Qatana, 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 Qatana.

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 Qatana. 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 Qatana.

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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 Qatana for flight planning and ground transport arrangements.

Nearest to Qatana
International Airport • DAM
Damascus International Airport
Damascus, SY
40
km away

📍 Each distance is measured from the location center named in that row — Qatana's exact coordinates.

✈️ How Far Is Qatana From Major World Cities?

Straight-line (great-circle) distance from Qatana 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)2,069 km1,285 mi~ 3h 11m
Paris (France)3,264 km2,028 mi~ 4h 35m
London (United Kingdom)3,530 km2,194 mi~ 4h 54m
Singapore (Singapore)7,871 km4,891 mi~ 10h 01m
Tokyo (Japan)8,968 km5,573 mi~ 11h 18m
New York (United States)9,099 km5,654 mi~ 11h 27m
Toronto (Canada)9,236 km5,739 mi~ 11h 37m
Los Angeles (United States)12,046 km7,485 mi~ 14h 55m
Sydney (Australia)14,118 km8,772 mi~ 17h 22m
Auckland (New Zealand)16,268 km10,109 mi~ 19h 53m

✈ 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 Qatana, 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 Qatana 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 Time7:58 PM on Sunday, July 26, 2026

💱 Money In Qatana — Quick Exchange Reference

The local currency in Qatana 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 14,788.48
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 26, 2026. See the full currency profile & live rates before exchanging money.

🗣️ Languages Spoken In Qatana

Knowing which languages are used in Qatana 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 Qatana. 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
Qaţana (Rif-dimashq, Syria)0 mi1 kmWSW
⬆️
Şaḩnaya (Rif-dimashq, Syria)8 mi13 kmEast (E)
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Zakiyah (Rif-dimashq, Syria)8 mi14 kmSSE
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Darayya (Rif-dimashq, Syria)9 mi14 kmEast (E)
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Darayya (Dimashq, Syria)9 mi14 kmEast (E)
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🏛️ 7 Wonders Of The World — Distance From Qatana

The closest of the New 7 Wonders to Qatana is the Petra (Jordan), about 351 km away. Straight-line distances from Qatana 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, Jordan351 km218 mi
ColosseumRome, Italy2,269 km1,410 mi
Taj MahalAgra, India4,060 km2,523 mi
Great Wall of ChinaBeijing (nearest major city), China6,905 km4,290 mi
Christ the RedeemerRio de Janeiro, Brazil10,468 km6,504 mi
Chichén ItzáPisté (nearest town), Mexico11,612 km7,216 mi
Machu PicchuAguas Calientes, Peru12,526 km7,783 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

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

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

⚡ Electrical Standards

Power supply in Qatana, 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 Qatana and a voltage converter if needed. Essential pre-arrival check for gadget travellers, hardware shippers, remote workers and field engineers setting up equipment in Qatana.

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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🧭 Qatana's Travel Essentials — What Every Visitor Should Know

🔋 Before You Pack for Qatana

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

🚦 Rules of the Road in Qatana

Qatana 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 Qatana

The closest airport to Qatana is Damascus International Airport (DAM), about 40 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 Qatana From Abroad

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

🗺 Planning a Route Beyond Qatana

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

🔎 Explore More About Qatana

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

Frequently Asked Questions — Travelling To Qatana

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

Qatana, 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 Qatana use?

Qatana 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 Qatana?

In Qatana, 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 Qatana?

Damascus International Airport (DAM) is the nearest airport to Qatana, about 40 km away. See the Nearest Airports table above for airports near the state capital as well.

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

Qatana 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 Qatana?

Qatana shares the official and regional languages of Dimashq 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 Qatana?

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