Geographic position of Dayr al Balaḩ
Dayr al Balaḩ is located in the Northern Hemisphere and the Eastern Hemisphere. Its coordinates are 31.4183° N, 34.3493° E.
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Distance from the Equator:
about 3,497 km (2,173 mi)
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Distance from the North Pole:
about 6,521 km (4,052 mi)
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Distance from the South Pole:
about 13,516 km (8,398 mi)
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Distance from the Prime Meridian:
about 3,263 km (2,028 mi) east
Dayr al Balaḩ 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 Dayr al Balaḩ
With a population of 59,504, Dayr al Balaḩ ranks as the 8th most populous city in Palestinian Territory, out of 44 cities tracked on this site.
Nearest Airport to Dayr al Balaḩ
El Arish International Airport (AAC / HEAR) is a major international airport located about 64 km (40 mi) from Dayr al Balaḩ.
Current local time at the airport is 21:02:27.
Daylight saving time changes in Dayr al Balaḩ
Dayr al Balaḩ 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 Dayr al Balaḩ
Business hours in Dayr al Balaḩ (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 Dayr al Balaḩ
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Frequently Asked Questions
What time zone is Dayr al Balaḩ in?
Dayr al Balaḩ 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 Dayr al Balaḩ at UTC+3.
What time is it in Dayr al Balaḩ right now?
The current local time in Dayr al Balaḩ is 21:02:27 on Tuesday, 01 September 2026. This page updates automatically, so refreshing it will always show the live time.
Does Dayr al Balaḩ observe daylight saving time?
Yes. Dayr al Balaḩ 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 Dayr al Balaḩ?
Dayr al Balaḩ is currently UTC+3, meaning local time is +3 hours ahead of Coordinated Universal Time (UTC).
What is the nearest airport to Dayr al Balaḩ?
El Arish International Airport (AAC) is the nearest airport to Dayr al Balaḩ, located about 64 km away. The current local time at the airport is 21:02:27.
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