Current Date And Time In Southern Governorate, Bahrain
Saturday, 25 July 2026
20:47:40 AST
Capital: Riffa
Currency: Bahraini Dinar (BHD)
Timezone: UTC +03:00 (AST)
Population: 91,450
Area: 438.00 km²
State Code: SO
Explore complete geographic and administrative data about Southern Governorate, a state or region of Bahrain in Asia. Find GPS coordinates, time zone, currency, dialing code, TLD domain, elevation and the live local date & time for Southern Governorate — all in one place for quick reference, business planning and location intelligence.
Key Benefits: Location intelligence for market research • Real-time local date & time for global scheduling • Currency data for financial planning • GPS coordinates for logistics & route planning • Dialing code for telecom setup • State-level data for strategic decision-making
| Category | Attribute | Value |
|---|---|---|
| State | ||
| Full Name | Southern Governorate | |
| Native Name | Al Janubiyah | |
| State Capital | Riffa | |
| State Code | SO | |
| Total Districts | 1 | |
| Country | Bahrain | |
| Continent | Asia | |
| Population | ||
| Total Population | 91,450 | |
| Percentage In World Population | 0.0011% | |
| Percentage In Bahrain Population | 5.71% | |
| Density per km2 | 360.04 | |
| Area | ||
| Area in km2 | 438.00 | |
| Area in mi2 | 169.11 | |
| Area Rank in Country | Rank #1 | |
| Percentage of Bahrain Area | 65.86% | |
| Ranking & Classification | ||
| Region Type | First-Order Administrative Division (State/Province) | |
| Population Rank in Bahrain | #4 of 4 states/regions with population data | |
| Currency | ||
| Name | Bahraini Dinar | |
| Code ISO-4217 | BHD | |
| Symbol | .د.ب | |
| Dialing Code | ||
| Country Calling Code | +973 | |
| International Exit Prefix | 00 | |
| Internet Top-Level Domain (TLD) | ||
| Domain | .bh | |
| Elevation | ||
| In Meter | 60 | |
| In Feet | 197 | |
| GPS Coordinates | ||
| Latitude | 26.03 | |
| Longitude | 50.55 | |
| Decimal Degrees (DD) | 26.03° N 50.555° E | |
| Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS) | 26° 1' 49" N 50° 33' 18" E | |
| Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM) | 26° 1.82' N 50° 33.3' E | |
| Location Context | ||
| Nearest State in Another Country | Madinat ash Shamal, Qatar (67 km) | |
| Time Zone | ||
| UTC Offset | +03:00 | |
| Daylight Saving Time (DST) | No Daylight Saving Time, same UTC offset for all year | |
| Sun Times Today | ||
| Sunrise | 🔥 04:58 AM | |
| Sunset | 🌅 06:29 PM | |
| Day Length | 13h 30m |
Below is a list of the largest cities and urban centers in Southern Governorate, sorted by total population. Each city profile features dynamic geographical data, GPS coordinates and population metrics, providing location intelligence and regional intelligence data for logistics planning, route optimization and business market research within Bahrain.
| City Name | Population | Latitude | Longitude |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ar Rifa‘ | 115,495 | 26.13° N | 50.555° E |
| Dar Kulayb | 65,466 | 26.069° N | 50.504° E |
| Madinat ‘Īsá | 38,090 | 26.174° N | 50.548° E |
| Az Zallaq | 9,095 | 26.048° N | 50.486° E |
Southern Governorate is an administrative region of Bahrain, located in Asia. It forms a key geographic and administrative unit within Bahrain's national structure. Business professionals, travel planners, logistics teams and location analysts rely on data from Southern Governorate for market research, site selection, supply chain optimization and strategic decision-making. › Explore all states of Bahrain
Precise GPS coordinates of Southern Governorate enable accurate mapping for logistics planning, delivery route optimization and supply chain management. The geographic position of Southern Governorate within Bahrain plays a vital role in regional connectivity, transportation infrastructure and proximity analysis for businesses entering Asia markets. › View Southern Governorate on map
Understanding the local time zone of Southern Governorate is essential for scheduling international calls, coordinating cross-border operations and planning virtual business meetings. The UTC offset for this region directly affects trading hours, financial transactions and real-time communications with global teams operating across different time zones. › Compare country time zones
The official currency used in Southern Governorate is Bahraini dinar (BHD). Accurate currency data is critical for financial planning, international trade, foreign exchange operations and travel expense budgeting. Businesses expanding into Bahrain need this information for pricing strategies, payment processing and cross-border financial reporting. › Browse all country currencies
The international dialing code and phone prefix for Southern Governorate are essential for businesses setting up customer service lines, call centers and international communication networks. Telecommunications professionals rely on accurate dialing data for VoIP configuration, PBX systems and remote workforce management across Bahrain. › View all country calling codes
Southern Governorate is one of the administrative divisions that shapes the geographic identity of Bahrain in Asia. Professionals in location intelligence, regional planning and demographic analysis use state-level data to drive informed decisions — from elevation and GPS data to time zone alignment and internet domain details. › Nearby states | Cities in Southern Governorate
As of the latest data, Southern Governorate has a population of approximately 91,450 people. This represents approximately 5.71% of Bahrain's total population. The population density is 360.04 people per km². For more detailed population statistics, explore our comprehensive database.
Southern Governorate covers an area of approximately 438.00 square kilometers (169.11 square miles). This is about 65.86% of Bahrain's total area. For comparative analysis of country and region sizes, explore our geographic database.
The capital city of Southern Governorate is Riffa. It serves as the administrative and political centre of the region within Bahrain. The national capital of Bahrain is Manama.
Southern Governorate follows the +03:00 timezone — the same as its parent country Bahrain. Understanding timezone differences is crucial for international business operations and coordinating with partners across regions.
The currency used in Southern Governorate is the Bahraini dinar (BHD), represented by the symbol .د.ب — the official currency of Bahrain. For exchange rates and conversion tools, visit our international currency database.