Syria facts
| Capital | Damascus |
|---|---|
| Continent / region | Asia, Western Asia |
| Area | 185,180 km² · 71,498 sq mi · 45,758,904 acres |
| Language | Arabic |
| Demonym | Syrian |
| Currency | Syrian Pound (SYP) |
| Time zone | Asia/Damascus · UTC+3 · 10:35 PM at the time this page was updated |
| Calling code | +963 |
| Internet domain | .sy |
| Capital coordinates | 33.5102, 36.2913 |
Time difference
Damascus is on UTC+3 today. When it is 12:00 noon there, the time elsewhere is:
| Place | Time |
|---|---|
| New York | 5:00 a.m. |
| Los Angeles | 2:00 a.m. |
| London | 10:00 a.m. |
| UTC | 9:00 a.m. |
To convert other times, use the time zone converter. For how far local clocks are from the Sun, see the solar time calculator.
Size and distance
- Syria is about 2% of the size of the United States (9,372,610 km²).
- Syria is about 76.2% of the size of the United Kingdom (242,900 km²).
- Damascus to Washington, D.C.: about 9,435 km (5,863 mi) as the crow flies.
- Damascus to London: about 3,538 km (2,198 mi) as the crow flies.
Neighboring countries
Syria shares land borders with 5 countries: Iraq, Israel, Jordan, Lebanon, Türkiye.
Sources: country data from mledoze/countries (ODbL), capital coordinates from GeoNames (CC BY 4.0), borders from Natural Earth. Area figures may include inland water and differ slightly between sources.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the capital of Syria?
The capital of Syria is Damascus.
How big is Syria?
Syria covers about 185,180 km² (71,498 sq mi), ranking 87 of 196 countries by area. It is about 2% of the size of the United States. It is about 76.2% of the size of the United Kingdom.
What time zone is Syria in?
Damascus uses UTC+3 (Asia/Damascus) today. When it is noon in Damascus, it is 5:00 a.m. in New York and 10:00 a.m. in London. Countries that observe daylight saving time change their offset during the year; this page is updated daily.
What currency does Syria use?
Syria uses the Syrian Pound (SYP).
What is the country code for Syria?
The international calling code is +963. From the United States dial 011 963 followed by the number; from most other countries dial 00 963.
What language is spoken in Syria?
Official or national language: Arabic.