What time is it in Rafaḩ right now?

Rafaḩ is on Asia/Gaza, currently UTC+3. The clock at the top of this page shows the live local time and updates every second in your browser.

What time zone is Rafaḩ in?

Rafaḩ uses the IANA time zone Asia/Gaza, which is UTC+3 at the moment. The offset shifts across the year because the zone observes daylight saving time.

Does Rafaḩ observe daylight saving time?

Yes. The next change is on Sat, Oct 24, 2026, when clocks go back to UTC+2.

What time do the sun rise and set in Rafaḩ today?

Today the sun rises at about 6:00 AM and sets at about 7:38 PM local time in Rafaḩ, giving roughly 13h 39m of daylight. Solar noon falls at 12:50 PM.

Palestinian Territory · Gaza Strip

Current local time in Rafaḩ

Rafaḩ keeps time on the Asia/Gaza zone, currently UTC+3. The offset shifts twice a year with daylight saving, and the clock below always reflects the rule in force today. The clock runs live in your browser; nothing about your location is sent anywhere.

Current local time

Rafaḩ, Gaza Strip

12:15

Sun, Jul 26UTC+3

Rafaḩ time zone at a glance

IANA time zone: Asia/Gaza
Current UTC offset: UTC+3
Daylight saving: Observed
Next clock change: Sat, Oct 24, 2026 → UTC+2
Country: Palestinian Territory
Region: Gaza Strip
Coordinates: 31.30°, 34.24°
Population: 126,305
Local date: Sun, Jul 26, 2026

Sunrise and sunset in Rafaḩ today

Computed from Rafaḩ's latitude and longitude for the current local date. Times shift by a minute or two either side depending on elevation and the horizon you actually see.

Sunrise: 6:00 AM
Sunset: 7:38 PM
Solar noon: 12:50 PM
Day length: 13h 39m
Civil dawn: 5:29 AM
Civil dusk: 8:09 PM
Golden hour ends: 6:30 AM
Golden hour begins: 7:08 PM

Full twilight and golden-hour breakdown

Rafaḩ time difference from major cities

City	Local time now	Rafaḩ is
Los AngelesUnited States	02:15 PM	10h ahead
LondonUnited Kingdom	10:15 PM	2h ahead
DubaiUnited Arab Emirates	01:15 AM	1h behind
TokyoJapan	06:15 AM	6h behind

Need a different pair? Compare any two cities or convert a specific time.

Working with Rafaḩ time

Scheduling across Asia/Gaza is where most calendar mistakes start — a meeting agreed in one zone drifts by an hour the moment either side changes its clocks. These tools each handle a piece of that problem.

Find a meeting timeSee which hours overlap between Rafaḩ and everywhere else on your team.Convert a timeTranslate a specific moment into or out of Asia/Gaza.Track clock changesSee exactly when Rafaḩ next changes its clocks.Add to your boardKeep Rafaḩ beside your other cities, ticking live.Business hours overlapWork out the window where Rafaḩ offices and yours are both open.Send a calendar inviteExport an event with Asia/Gaza baked in, not guessed.

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Rafaḩtime — questions & answers

What time is it in Rafaḩ right now?: Rafaḩ is on Asia/Gaza, currently UTC+3. The clock at the top of this page shows the live local time and updates every second in your browser.
What time zone is Rafaḩ in?: Rafaḩ uses the IANA time zone Asia/Gaza, which is UTC+3 at the moment. The offset shifts across the year because the zone observes daylight saving time.
Does Rafaḩ observe daylight saving time?: Yes. The next change is on Sat, Oct 24, 2026, when clocks go back to UTC+2.
What time do the sun rise and set in Rafaḩ today?: Today the sun rises at about 6:00 AM and sets at about 7:38 PM local time in Rafaḩ, giving roughly 13h 39m of daylight. Solar noon falls at 12:50 PM.