Syria

Introduction

Syria is located in Asia, with its capital being Damascus and the official language being Arabic.

piaster is the legal tender of Syria. The top-level domain of Syria is .sy, and to make an overseas call to Syria, you need to add +963 / 00963 before the number.

The IANA time zone of Syria is Asia/Damascus. The local time is 6 hours ahead compared to Beijing time. On 2026-03-20, the sunrise time in Syria's capital Damascus is 06:39, and the sunset time is 18:46.

Syria: Ancient West Asia and the Crossroads of Civilization

Located on the eastern coast of the Mediterranean Sea in West Asia, Syria is an important hub of the ancient Silk Road, guarding the transportation hubs of Asia, Africa and Europe. This land has a history of more than 8,000 years, Damascus, Aleppo and other ancient cities were once the center of Arab civilization and commerce, a blend of Mesopotamia, Ancient Egypt, Rome and other multiple cultural imprints. As an Arab country, Arabic is the main language, Islam is the main religion, and traditional architecture, handicrafts and cuisine (e.g. shawarma, nutella) are unique. the conflict from 2011 to the present day has had a profound impact on the country, but the Syrian people are still working hard to protect their cultural heritage, such as the World Heritage site of the ancient city of Palmyra, which is demonstrating its resilience. Currently, Syria is at a critical stage of reconstruction and recovery, and its rich historical heritage and multiculturalism have always attracted the world's attention.