Standard TimeEET |
UTC+3 |
Daylight Saving Time
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UTC+3 |
IANA Time Zone |
Asia/Damascus |
Masyaf time compared to Beijing time (China) |
6 hours ahead |
Introduction to Mesyaf, Syria
Mesyaf is a historic mountainous city in the province of Hama in western Syria, located in the Ansariyah Mountains at an altitude of about 750 meters above sea level, about 45 kilometers from the provincial capital, the city of Hama. The city is famous for its medieval castle, the Castle of Mesyaf, which was built during the Crusades in the 12th century as an important stronghold of the Assassinist sect of Islam, and later expanded by the Mamluk dynasty to become a model of fortification. The unique structure of the citadel, which combines Byzantine and Arab architectural styles, is now an important cultural heritage site in Syria.
Located in the Mediterranean climate zone, with cool and dry summers and rainy winters, the neighborhood of Mesiaf is mainly agricultural, producing crops such as olives and grapes. In recent years, the city's infrastructure has been damaged by the Syrian civil war, but the castle has been preserved and still attracts history lovers. The local population is predominantly Arab, mostly practicing Islam, and retains a traditional bazaar culture and handicrafts. As a niche tourist destination in Syria's interior, Mesyaf showcases a combination of medieval military architecture and natural beauty.
Masyaf Sunrise/Sunset Today,
Today is 2025-12-30
Sunrise Time
07:42
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17:31
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