Current Time in Rafaḩ, GZ, West Bank and Gaza Strip

17 : 57 (5 : 57PM)
2026 November 2
Timezone
Asia/Gaza (EET)
UTC Offset
UTC+02:00
Sunrise / Sunset
05:59 / 16:53
Daylight Duration
10h 54m (Noon 11:26)

Rafaḩ Timezone, Daylight Saving & Geography

Rafaḩ, GZ, West Bank and Gaza Strip is located in the Asia/Gaza timezone, currently operating at UTC+02:00 (EET). Rafaḩ is currently on standard time. The next scheduled clock change in Rafaḩ takes place on March 27, 2027, when clocks move forward 1 hour(s) to EEST (UTC+03:00).

Today in Rafaḩ, sunrise is at 05:59 and sunset is at 16:53, with solar noon at 11:26 and a total daylight duration of 10h 54m. Geographic coordinates for Rafaḩ are 31.29722, 34.24357 at an approximate elevation of 30 m above sea level. The recorded population of Rafaḩ is approximately 126,305 inhabitants.

Rafah is a city located in the southern Gaza Strip. It's situated near the Egypt-Gaza border. The Rafah crossing is a crucial point for the movement of people and goods. The West Bank and Gaza Strip are separate Palestinian territories. The West Bank is bordered by Israel and Jordan. Gaza is bordered by Israel and Egypt. Life in Rafah is significantly affected by the ongoing Israeli-Palestinian conflict. Access to essential services like healthcare and electricity can be challenging in Rafah.

Time Difference from Rafaḩ to Major World Hubs

Global Hub Current Hub Time Rafaḩ Relative Difference
UTC / GMT 15:57 2 hrs ahead
London 15:57 2 hrs ahead
New York 10:57 7 hrs ahead
Tokyo 00:57 7 hrs behind
Sydney 02:57 9 hrs behind

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Rafaḩ, GZ, West Bank and Gaza Strip 24-Hour Time Conversion Table

Working hours & hourly schedule in Rafaḩ

Your Local Time Rafaḩ, GZ, West Bank and Gaza Strip (EET)
00:00 2 : 00 (2 : 00AM)
01:00 3 : 00 (3 : 00AM)
02:00 4 : 00 (4 : 00AM)
03:00 5 : 00 (5 : 00AM)
04:00 6 : 00 (6 : 00AM)
05:00 7 : 00 (7 : 00AM)
06:00 8 : 00 (8 : 00AM)
07:00 9 : 00 (9 : 00AM)
08:00 10 : 00 (10 : 00AM)
09:00 11 : 00 (11 : 00AM)
10:00 12 : 00 (12 : 00PM)
11:00 13 : 00 (1 : 00PM)
12:00 14 : 00 (2 : 00PM)
13:00 15 : 00 (3 : 00PM)
14:00 16 : 00 (4 : 00PM)
15:00 17 : 00 (5 : 00PM)
16:00 18 : 00 (6 : 00PM)
17:00 19 : 00 (7 : 00PM)
18:00 20 : 00 (8 : 00PM)
19:00 21 : 00 (9 : 00PM)
20:00 22 : 00 (10 : 00PM)
21:00 23 : 00 (11 : 00PM)
22:00 0 : 00 (12 : 00AM)
23:00 1 : 00 (1 : 00AM)

Frequently Asked Questions about Time in Rafaḩ

What timezone is Rafaḩ, West Bank and Gaza Strip in?
Rafaḩ follows the Asia/Gaza IANA timezone with a current UTC offset of UTC+02:00 (EET).
Does Rafaḩ observe Daylight Saving Time (DST)?
Rafaḩ is currently on standard time (EET, UTC+02:00). The next clock change is on March 27, 2027, when clocks move forward 1 hour(s) to EEST (UTC+03:00).
What time is sunrise and sunset in Rafaḩ today?
Sunrise in Rafaḩ today is at 05:59 and sunset is at 16:53, providing 10h 54m of daylight.

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