🔴 Outside business hours Business hours in Latakia:
Mon–Fri, 09:00 AM – 05:00 PM

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Time difference from Latakia

Geographical & Cultural Overview

Latakia, a significant locality within Syria, offers a unique geographical and cultural profile. This city, known internationally by its standardized name Latakia, serves as a key point of interest in its region.

Location & Topography

Positioned at latitude 35.53168 and longitude 35.79011, the city's precise coordinates place it distinctly on the world map. Its digital elevation model indicates an average altitude of 29 meters, shaping the area's physical character.

Demographics & Significance

As a community of approximately 340,181 people, Latakia holds a specific demographic weight within its administrative area. Its official designation as a PPLA underscores its importance in the regional hierarchy.

Administrative Structure

Administratively, the city falls under the primary jurisdiction of 02. It is further organized within the subdivision, which helps to define its local governance and services.

Historical & Linguistic Heritage

The rich history of the region is reflected in the variety of names used for the city over time. In addition to its primary name, it is also recognized as Al Ladhiqiyah, Al Lādhiqīyah, Al-Laziqiyah, each name offering a glimpse into its linguistic and cultural heritage.

Time Zone & Scheduling

All local activities, scheduling, and daily life in Latakia are synchronized to the Asia/Damascus timezone, ensuring its alignment with the broader regional and international time standards.

Other names this city is known as.

Al Ladhiqiyah
Al Lādhiqīyah
Al-Laziqiyah
El Ladhaqiye
El Ladhiqiya
El Lādhaqiyé
El Lādhiqīya
LTK
Ladhiqiye
Ladikija
Ladikis
Ladikiya
Laodicea
Laodicea ad Mare
Laodicee
Laodicée
Laodikeia
Latakia
Latakieh
Latakija
Latakija shaary
Latakio
Latakiya
Lataqiae
Lataqiä
Lataquia
Lattakeia
Lattakia
Lattaquie
Lattaquié
Latʻakia
Lazikija
Lazkiye
Lázikíja
Lādikīja
alladhqyt
la ta ji ya
ladhqyh
ladhqyt
ladhqyہ
latakia
latakiya
ltqyh
ratakia
Əl-Laziqiyyə
Λαττάκεια
Латакия
Латакия шаары
Латакија
Латакія
Լաթակիա
לטקיה
اللاذقية
لاذقية
لاذقیه
لاذقیہ
लताकिया
ლათაკია
ラタキア
拉塔基亚
라타키아