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Current Date And Time In Qaţana, Syria

Saturday, 25 July 2026
19:14:58 EEST
Currency: Syrian Pound (SYP)
Timezone: UTC +02:00 (EEST)
Population: 18,511

✈️ Qaţana, Rif-dimashq, Syria - Travel Information


Plan your trip to Qaţana, Rif-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 Qaţana.

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

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🚗 Driving & General Info

Vehicles in Syria, which includes Qaţana, 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 Qaţana.

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 Qaţana. 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 Qaţana.

🚔
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 Qaţana for flight planning and ground transport arrangements.

Nearest to Qaţana
International Airport • DAM
Damascus International Airport
Damascus, SY
41
km away

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

✈️ How Far Is Qaţana From Major World Cities?

Straight-line (great-circle) distance from Qaţana 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 km1,286 mi~ 3h 11m
Paris (France)3,264 km2,028 mi~ 4h 35m
London (United Kingdom)3,530 km2,194 mi~ 4h 54m
Singapore (Singapore)7,872 km4,891 mi~ 10h 01m
Tokyo (Japan)8,969 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 Qaţana, 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 Qaţana 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 Time7:14 PM on Saturday, July 25, 2026

🌍 Time Difference From Qaţana to Major World Cities

It is currently 7:14 PM on Saturday in Qaţana. 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 Qaţana 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 Qaţana
New York (United States)Sat, 12:14 PM7h behind
Los Angeles (United States)Sat, 9:14 AM10h behind
Toronto (Canada)Sat, 12:14 PM7h behind
London (United Kingdom)Sat, 5:14 PM2h behind
Paris (France)Sat, 6:14 PM1h behind
Dubai (United Arab Emirates)Sat, 8:14 PM1h ahead
Singapore (Singapore)Sun, 12:14 AM5h ahead
Tokyo (Japan)Sun, 1:14 AM6h ahead
Sydney (Australia)Sun, 2:14 AM7h ahead
Auckland (New Zealand)Sun, 4:14 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 Qaţana — Quick Exchange Reference

The local currency in Qaţana 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 Qaţana

Knowing which languages are used in Qaţana 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 Qaţana. 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
Qatana (Dimashq, Syria)0 mi1 kmENE
⬆️
Şaḩnaya (Rif-dimashq, Syria)8 mi14 kmEast (E)
⬆️
Zakiyah (Rif-dimashq, Syria)9 mi14 kmSSE
⬆️
Darayya (Rif-dimashq, Syria)9 mi14 kmEast (E)
⬆️
Darayya (Dimashq, Syria)9 mi15 kmEast (E)
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🏛️ 7 Wonders Of The World — Distance From Qaţana

The closest of the New 7 Wonders to Qaţana is the Petra (Jordan), about 351 km away. Straight-line distances from Qaţana 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, India4,061 km2,523 mi
Great Wall of ChinaBeijing (nearest major city), China6,905 km4,291 mi
Christ the RedeemerRio de Janeiro, Brazil10,467 km6,504 mi
Chichén ItzáPisté (nearest town), Mexico11,612 km7,215 mi
Machu PicchuAguas Calientes, Peru12,525 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

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

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

⚡ Electrical Standards

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

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

🔋 Before You Pack for Qaţana

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

🚦 Rules of the Road in Qaţana

Qaţana 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 Qaţana

The closest airport to Qaţana is Damascus International Airport (DAM), about 41 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 Qaţana From Abroad

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

🗺 Planning a Route Beyond Qaţana

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

🔎 Explore More About Qaţana

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

Frequently Asked Questions — Travelling To Qaţana

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

Qaţana, 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 Qaţana use?

Qaţana 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 Qaţana?

In Qaţana, 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 Qaţana?

Damascus International Airport (DAM) is the nearest airport to Qaţana, about 41 km away. See the Nearest Airports table above for airports near the state capital as well.

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

Qaţana 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 Qaţana?

Qaţana shares the official and regional languages of Rif-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 Qaţana?

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