Geographic position of Rafaḩ
Rafaḩ is located in the Northern Hemisphere and the Eastern Hemisphere. Its coordinates are 31.2972° N, 34.2436° E.
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Distance from the Equator:
about 3,484 km (2,165 mi)
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Distance from the North Pole:
about 6,535 km (4,061 mi)
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Distance from the South Pole:
about 13,503 km (8,390 mi)
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Distance from the Prime Meridian:
about 3,257 km (2,024 mi) east
Rafaḩ 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 Rafaḩ
With a population of 126,305, Rafaḩ ranks as the 7th most populous city in Palestinian Territory, out of 44 cities tracked on this site.
Nearest Airport to Rafaḩ
El Arish International Airport (AAC / HEAR) is a major international airport located about 48 km (30 mi) from Rafaḩ.
Current local time at the airport is 21:00:39.
Daylight saving time changes in Rafaḩ
Rafaḩ 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 Rafaḩ
Business hours in Rafaḩ (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 Rafaḩ
Compare time in Rafaḩ with major cities worldwide.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What time zone is Rafaḩ in?
Rafaḩ 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 Rafaḩ at UTC+3.
What time is it in Rafaḩ right now?
The current local time in Rafaḩ is 21:00:39 on Tuesday, 01 September 2026. This page updates automatically, so refreshing it will always show the live time.
Does Rafaḩ observe daylight saving time?
Yes. Rafaḩ 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 Rafaḩ?
Rafaḩ is currently UTC+3, meaning local time is +3 hours ahead of Coordinated Universal Time (UTC).
What is the nearest airport to Rafaḩ?
El Arish International Airport (AAC) is the nearest airport to Rafaḩ, located about 48 km away. The current local time at the airport is 21:00:39.
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