Geographic position of Gaza
Gaza is located in the Northern Hemisphere and the Eastern Hemisphere. Its coordinates are 31.5016° N, 34.4667° E.
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Distance from the Equator:
about 3,507 km (2,179 mi)
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Distance from the North Pole:
about 6,512 km (4,046 mi)
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Distance from the South Pole:
about 13,526 km (8,405 mi)
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Distance from the Prime Meridian:
about 3,271 km (2,033 mi) east
Gaza 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 Gaza
With a population of 410,000, Gaza ranks as the 2nd most populous city in Palestinian Territory, out of 44 cities tracked on this site.
Nearest Airport to Gaza
Ben Gurion International Airport (TLV / LLBG) is a major international airport located about 69 km (43 mi) from Gaza.
Current local time at the airport is 21:01:24.
Daylight saving time changes in Gaza
Gaza 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 Gaza
Business hours in Gaza (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 Gaza
Compare time in Gaza with major cities worldwide.
Time now in other cities in Palestinian Territory
Frequently Asked Questions
What time zone is Gaza in?
Gaza 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 Gaza at UTC+3.
What time is it in Gaza right now?
The current local time in Gaza is 21:01:24 on Tuesday, 01 September 2026. This page updates automatically, so refreshing it will always show the live time.
Does Gaza observe daylight saving time?
Yes. Gaza 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 Gaza?
Gaza is currently UTC+3, meaning local time is +3 hours ahead of Coordinated Universal Time (UTC).
What is the nearest airport to Gaza?
Ben Gurion International Airport (TLV) is the nearest airport to Gaza, located about 69 km away. The current local time at the airport is 21:01:24.
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