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Ra’s al Khashufah, Tartus, Syria – Syria Flag

Current Date And Time In Ra’s al Khashufah, Syria

Saturday, 25 July 2026
20:19:42 EEST
State: Tartus
Currency: Syrian Pound (SYP)
Timezone: UTC +02:00 (EEST)

✈️ Ra’s al Khashufah, Tartus, Syria - Travel Information


Plan your trip to Ra’s al Khashufah, Tartus, 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 Ra’s al Khashufah.

Why It Matters: Arriving in Ra’s al Khashufah 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 Ra’s al Khashufah — so every trip, deployment or shipment runs without a hitch.

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🚗 Driving & General Info

Vehicles in Syria, which includes Ra’s al Khashufah, 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 Ra’s al Khashufah.

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 Ra’s al Khashufah. 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 Ra’s al Khashufah.

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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 Ra’s al Khashufah for flight planning and ground transport arrangements.

Nearest to Ra’s al Khashufah
Regional Airport • KYE
Rene Mouawad Air Base
Tripoli, LB
27
km away

📍 Each distance is measured from the location center named in that row — Ra’s al Khashufah's exact coordinates, or Tartus's coordinates for the capital-airport entry.

✈️ How Far Is Ra’s al Khashufah From Major World Cities?

Straight-line (great-circle) distance from Ra’s al Khashufah 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)2,132 km1,325 mi~ 3h 15m
Paris (France)3,161 km1,964 mi~ 4h 28m
London (United Kingdom)3,419 km2,125 mi~ 4h 46m
Singapore (Singapore)7,906 km4,912 mi~ 10h 03m
Tokyo (Japan)8,879 km5,517 mi~ 11h 12m
New York (United States)8,990 km5,586 mi~ 11h 20m
Toronto (Canada)9,118 km5,666 mi~ 11h 29m
Los Angeles (United States)11,902 km7,396 mi~ 14h 45m
Sydney (Australia)14,171 km8,806 mi~ 17h 25m
Auckland (New Zealand)16,315 km10,138 mi~ 19h 57m

✈ 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 Ra’s al Khashufah, 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 Ra’s al Khashufah 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 Time8:19 PM on Saturday, July 25, 2026

🌍 Time Difference From Ra’s al Khashufah to Major World Cities

It is currently 8:19 PM on Saturday in Ra’s al Khashufah. 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 Ra’s al Khashufah 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 Ra’s al Khashufah
New York (United States)Sat, 1:19 PM7h behind
Los Angeles (United States)Sat, 10:19 AM10h behind
Toronto (Canada)Sat, 1:19 PM7h behind
London (United Kingdom)Sat, 6:19 PM2h behind
Paris (France)Sat, 7:19 PM1h behind
Dubai (United Arab Emirates)Sat, 9:19 PM1h ahead
Singapore (Singapore)Sun, 1:19 AM5h ahead
Tokyo (Japan)Sun, 2:19 AM6h ahead
Sydney (Australia)Sun, 3:19 AM7h ahead
Auckland (New Zealand)Sun, 5:19 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 Ra’s al Khashufah — Quick Exchange Reference

The local currency in Ra’s al Khashufah 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 Ra’s al Khashufah

Knowing which languages are used in Ra’s al Khashufah 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 Ra’s al Khashufah. 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
Khirbat al Ma‘azzah (Tartus, Syria)3 mi5 kmWSW
⬆️
Şafita (Tartus, Syria)4 mi6 kmEast (E)
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Ḩimmin (Tartus, Syria)5 mi8 kmNorth (N)
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As Sisniyah (Tartus, Syria)6 mi10 kmESE
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Aş Şafşafah (Tartus, Syria)6 mi10 kmSouth (S)
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🏛️ 7 Wonders Of The World — Distance From Ra’s al Khashufah

The closest of the New 7 Wonders to Ra’s al Khashufah is the Petra (Jordan), about 503 km away. Straight-line distances from Ra’s al Khashufah 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, Jordan503 km313 mi
ColosseumRome, Italy2,190 km1,361 mi
Taj MahalAgra, India4,061 km2,524 mi
Great Wall of ChinaBeijing (nearest major city), China6,826 km4,242 mi
Christ the RedeemerRio de Janeiro, Brazil10,530 km6,543 mi
Chichén ItzáPisté (nearest town), Mexico11,516 km7,156 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

Ra’s al Khashufah shares the same national travel standards as the rest of Tartus and Syria. For a broader view covering more cities and regional context, see the full state and country travel guides.

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

⚡ Electrical Standards

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

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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🧭 Ra’s al Khashufah's Travel Essentials — What Every Visitor Should Know

🔋 Before You Pack for Ra’s al Khashufah

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

🚦 Rules of the Road in Ra’s al Khashufah

Ra’s al Khashufah 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 Ra’s al Khashufah

The closest airport to Ra’s al Khashufah is Rene Mouawad Air Base (KYE), about 27 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 Ra’s al Khashufah From Abroad

Every call, meeting invite or delivery ETA involving Ra’s al Khashufah 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 Ra’s al Khashufah gets missed.

🗺 Planning a Route Beyond Ra’s al Khashufah

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

🔎 Explore More About Ra’s al Khashufah

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

Frequently Asked Questions — Travelling To Ra’s al Khashufah

What side of the road do people drive on in Ra’s al Khashufah?

Ra’s al Khashufah, 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 Ra’s al Khashufah use?

Ra’s al Khashufah 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 Ra’s al Khashufah?

In Ra’s al Khashufah, 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 Ra’s al Khashufah?

Rene Mouawad Air Base (KYE) is the nearest airport to Ra’s al Khashufah, about 27 km away. See the Nearest Airports table above for airports near the state capital as well.

What time zone is Ra’s al Khashufah in, and does it observe daylight saving?

Ra’s al Khashufah 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 Ra’s al Khashufah?

Ra’s al Khashufah shares the official and regional languages of Tartus 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 Ra’s al Khashufah?

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