Current Time in Hama

Daily schedule of a person living in Syria

Time (local time)	Activities
6:00-7:00	After waking up, get dressed and have breakfast with tea or Arabic coffee and a light snack.
7:00-8:00	Commute by car or bus. There is a lot of traffic in urban areas, so leave with plenty of time.
8:00-12:00	Morning work. This is the main time period for administrative procedures, customer service, and paperwork.
12:00-13:00	Lunch break. Eat food brought from a nearby restaurant or home, and spend time with colleagues.
13:00-16:00	Afternoon work. Focus on responding to visitors and preparing documents, but is also affected by power outages.
16:00-17:00	Getting ready to leave work. Many students return home early due to family circumstances.
17:00-19:00	Shopping at the market, preparing dinner and enjoying time with the family.
19:00-21:00	Dinner with the family. Eating Middle Eastern cuisine, reflecting on the day through TV and conversation.
21:00-23:00	Relaxing after a bath. Often spending quiet time looking at social media and the news.

Time (local time)	Activities
5:30-6:30	Wake up, change into uniform, have a simple breakfast, and get ready for school.
6:30-7:30	Commute to school on foot or by public transport. Students coming from far away often use the bus.
7:30-12:00	Classes. Mainly focus on core subjects such as Arabic, English, mathematics, and religion.
12:00-13:00	Lunchtime. This is also a time to eat food brought from school and chat with friends.
13:00-14:30	Afternoon classes. Many art, physical education, and practical classes are included.
14:30-16:00	Go home. Many children return home early due to family circumstances, and there are few students who go to cram school.
16:00-18:00	Help around the house and take a break. They also have a large role in the household, such as looking after siblings and shopping.
18:00-20:00	Dinner and family time. I watch the news while cherishing the time I spend with my family.
20:00-21:30	Homework and studying. I concentrate during exam periods, but this depends on the power situation.
21:30-23:00	I spend my free time getting ready for bed, and usually go to bed between 22:00 and 23:00.