Local Time in Rafah, Palestinian Territory
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- IANA Zone
- Asia/Gaza
- Country
- Palestinian Territory
- Continent
- Asia
Latest news in Rafah
- Israel says Rafah crossing opened for limited passage of Gaza residentsアラブニュース · 37d ago
- Gaza's Rafah border crossing has reopened but few are allowed throughPBS · 253d ago
- Statement on WHO's role in medical evacuation from Gaza via the Rafah crossing to EgyptWorld Health Organization (WHO) · 191d ago
- What to know about Gaza's Rafah border crossingReuters · 258d ago
- Palestine: Potential implications of the indefinite partial closure of border crossings in Gaza (Anticipatory note 05 March 2026)ReliefWeb · 227d ago
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Local Vibe
Rafah is a largely destroyed and depopulated city in the southern Gaza Strip, Palestine, that serves as the capital of the Rafah Governorate. It is located 30 kilometers (19 mi) south-west of Gaza City. In 2017, Rafah had a population of 171,889. Due to the Gaza war, about 1.4 million people from Gaza City and Khan Yunis, about 70% of Gaza's population, were displaced to Rafah, as of February 2024. By April 2025, most of the city had been destroyed by Israeli forces and fell under Israeli control.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What time is it in Rafah right now?
- The current time in Rafah, Palestinian Territory is 04:17:30 PM (GMT+3), which is UTC+3.
- What time zone is Rafah in?
- Rafah uses the Asia/Gaza time zone (IANA identifier), currently abbreviated GMT+3, UTC+3.
- Does Rafah observe daylight saving time?
- Yes. Rafah observes daylight saving time, and is currently in daylight saving time. The next change is on October 24, 2026.
- What is the UTC offset in Rafah?
- Rafah is currently UTC+3 relative to Coordinated Universal Time (UTC).