Geographic position of Al Burayj
Al Burayj is located in the Northern Hemisphere and the Eastern Hemisphere. Its coordinates are 31.4394° N, 34.4031° E.
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Distance from the Equator:
about 3,500 km (2,175 mi)
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Distance from the North Pole:
about 6,519 km (4,051 mi)
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Distance from the South Pole:
about 13,519 km (8,400 mi)
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Distance from the Prime Meridian:
about 3,268 km (2,031 mi) east
Al Burayj lies in the subtropical latitude zone. This latitude affects daylight length, seasonal variation and how local solar time compares with standard clock time.
Population Ranking of Al Burayj
With a population of 34,951, Al Burayj ranks as the 20th most populous city in Palestinian Territory, out of 44 cities tracked on this site.
Nearest Airport to Al Burayj
El Arish International Airport (AAC / HEAR) is a major international airport located about 69 km (43 mi) from Al Burayj.
Current local time at the airport is 21:02:12.
Daylight saving time changes in Al Burayj
Al Burayj uses the IANA time zone identifier Asia/Gaza. The current local offset is UTC+3 / EEST.
2026
Previous change: Daylight saving time started
- The offset changed from UTC+2 / EET to UTC+3 / EEST.
- The clock was moved forward from 02:00 to 03:00 local time.
2026
Next change: Standard time starts
- The offset will change from UTC+3 / EEST to UTC+2 / EET.
- The clock will be moved back from 02:00 to 01:00 local time.
Best Time to Call Al Burayj
Business hours in Al Burayj (9 AM-5 PM local time) fall at these local times elsewhere:
- New York: 2:00 AM - 10:00 AM ( Outside normal hours)
- Los Angeles: 11:00 PM (previous day) - 7:00 AM ( Outside normal hours)
- London: 7:00 AM - 3:00 PM ( Partial overlap)
- Dubai: 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM ( Convenient)
- Mumbai: 11:30 AM - 7:30 PM ( Partial overlap)
- Tokyo: 3:00 PM - 11:00 PM ( Partial overlap)
- Sydney: 4:00 PM - 12:00 AM (next day) ( Partial overlap)
Times shown reflect current UTC offsets and may shift by up to an hour around daylight saving transitions.
Time Difference from Al Burayj
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Frequently Asked Questions
What time zone is Al Burayj in?
Al Burayj follows the Asia/Gaza time zone, the official IANA identifier used by computers and databases worldwide to track local time accurately. Right now, this puts Al Burayj at UTC+3.
What time is it in Al Burayj right now?
The current local time in Al Burayj is 21:02:12 on Tuesday, 01 September 2026. This page updates automatically, so refreshing it will always show the live time.
Does Al Burayj observe daylight saving time?
Yes. Al Burayj is currently observing daylight saving time, which temporarily shifts the clock forward by one hour compared to standard time.
How far ahead or behind UTC is Al Burayj?
Al Burayj is currently UTC+3, meaning local time is +3 hours ahead of Coordinated Universal Time (UTC).
What is the nearest airport to Al Burayj?
El Arish International Airport (AAC) is the nearest airport to Al Burayj, located about 69 km away. The current local time at the airport is 21:02:12.
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