Latakia, Syria uses Asia/Damascus, currently +03 (UTC+03:00). No clock changes are scheduled in the next 12 months.
Latakia is a city in Syria, with a population of about 709,000. It keeps the same time year-round, with no daylight saving changes.
The band below is your local scale — accent shows when everyone's business hours overlap. Add or remove a city on the left and this updates too.
Written for people arriving, calling in, or planning a trip around the time difference.
The central port area keeps commerce and services close together, with quieter residential neighborhoods spreading along the coast. Proximity to the main roads is a practical consideration for getting around.
The Mediterranean coastline and the character of this long-standing port city are its defining features.
Taxis and shared local transport are the common ways to move around the city.
This Mediterranean climate brings mild, wetter winters and hot, dry summers, with spring and autumn offering the most comfortable in-between conditions.
Syria uses the SYP, calling code +963.
The Syrian pound is the local currency, and Arabic is the official language. Hospitality is a highly valued social custom, often expressed through generous offers of food and drink.
