Current time in Syria

00:42:48
Friday, October 30, 2026
UTC+3 6 hours ahead of Brasília Reference: Damascus
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Time zone of Syria

The time in Syria (Damascus) follows the Asia/Damascus time zone, currently UTC+3. 6 hours ahead of Brasília.

Syria
00:42:48
Brasília
18:42:48

How to call or schedule a meeting with Syria

When it is 9:00 in Brasília, it is 15:00 in Syria; when it is 18:00 in Brasília, it is 00:00 (next day) there. The window where 9:00–18:00 working hours overlap on both sides runs from 09:00 to 12:00 Brasília time.

Syria: sunrise today at 06:51 · sunset at 17:44 · see details

See also the world time table to compare several cities at once, the meeting planner and the time zones guide to understand how the difference is calculated.

Country facts

Capital
Damascus
Continent
Asia
Area
185,180 km² (71,498 sq mi)
Population
about 22 million inhabitants (old estimate, 2014)
Currency
Syrian pound (SYP)
Languages
Arabic, Kurdish, Armenian, Aramaic
Calling code
+963
Internet domain
.sy

Neighbouring countries and time difference right now

The difference compares each neighbour's time with the time in Syria right now.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the time difference between Brazil and Syria?

6 hours ahead of Brasília at the moment. Because neither Brazil nor Syria changes clocks during the year, the gap is the same all year.

What time zone is Syria in?

Syria follows Asia/Damascus, currently UTC+3. The reference location is Damascus.

Does Syria have daylight saving time?

No. Under the current rules, Syria does not change its clocks during the year.

What is the best time to call Syria from Brazil?

Assuming 9:00–18:00 working hours on both sides, the shared window runs from 09:00 to 12:00 Brasília time (15:00 to 18:00 in Syria).

What is the capital of Syria?

The capital of Syria is Damascus. The country covers about 185,180 km². Continent: Asia.

What currency and calling code does Syria use?

The currency is the Syrian pound (SYP). To call from abroad, dial +963 before the number. Websites use the .sy domain.