Current Date And Time In Dhahran, Saudi Arabia
Thursday, 13 August 2026
00:18:36 AST
Explore complete geographic and administrative data about Dhahran, a city in Eastern Province, Saudi Arabia in Asia. Find GPS coordinates, time zone, currency, dialing code, TLD domain, elevation and the live local date & time for Dhahran — all in one place for quick reference, business planning and location intelligence.
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| Category | Attribute | Value |
|---|---|---|
| City | ||
| Full Name | Dhahran | |
| State | Eastern Province | |
| Country | Saudi Arabia | |
| Continent | Asia | |
| Demographics & Area | ||
| Total Population | 99,540 | |
| Area | 100.00 km² (38.61 sq mi) | |
| Ranking & Classification | ||
| City Type | Populated Place | |
| Population Rank in Eastern Province | #8 of 37 cities with population data | |
| Currency | ||
| Name | Saudi Riyal | |
| Code ISO-4217 | SAR | |
| Symbol | ر.س | |
| Dialing Code | ||
| Country Calling Code | +966 | |
| International Exit Prefix | 00 | |
| Internet Top-Level Domain (TLD) | ||
| Domain | .sa | |
| Elevation | ||
| In Meter | 44 | |
| In Feet | 144 | |
| GPS Coordinates | ||
| Latitude | 26.29 | |
| Longitude | 50.11 | |
| Decimal Degrees (DD) | 26.289° N 50.114° E | |
| Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS) | 26° 17' 19" N 50° 6' 50" E | |
| Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM) | 26° 17.32' N 50° 6.84' E | |
| Location Context | ||
| Distance to Eastern Province Capital | 16 km North of Dammam | |
| Nearest City in Another Country | Madinat Ḩamad, Bahrain (44 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 | 🔥 05:09 AM | |
| Sunset | 🌅 06:19 PM | |
| Day Length | 13h 9m | |
| Local & Administrative | ||
| Postal / ZIP Code | 31261 | |
| Local Time Zone (IANA) | Asia/Riyadh |
Dhahran is a city situated in Eastern Province, Saudi Arabia, within Asia. GeoNames classifies Dhahran as a Populated Place. Retailers, logistics planners and site-selection teams pull city-level records like this one for market research, distribution mapping and strategic decision-making. › See every city in Eastern Province
The latitude and longitude of Dhahran pin its exact position for route planning, delivery mapping and territory analysis. The city sits at roughly 44 meters above sea level, a figure used in drainage planning, construction and agriculture studies nearby. › Open Dhahran on the map
Dhahran runs on UTC +03:00. Matching this offset is useful when booking calls, scheduling deliveries or coordinating remote teams with partners in other regions. › Compare time zones across countries
Payments and pricing in Dhahran run on Saudi Riyal (SAR), shown with the symbol ر.س. Keep this on hand for budgeting a trip, invoicing local partners or tracking exchange-rate exposure. › Dhahran exchange rates
To ring a number in Dhahran from outside Saudi Arabia, dial +966 ahead of the local number. Call centers, VoIP providers and remote-support desks use this prefix to route traffic correctly into Dhahran and the towns around it. › All country calling codes
By recorded population, Dhahran ranks #8 of 37 cities in Eastern Province. It lies about 16 km North of Dammam, the state capital. Numbers like these support site selection, competitive benchmarking and expansion plans for teams entering the Eastern Province market. › Cities near Dhahran
Dhahran has a recorded population of approximately 99,540 people. That places it #8 of 37 cities with population data in Eastern Province. Browse more cities in Eastern Province for comparison.
Dhahran spans approximately 100.00 square kilometers (38.61 square miles). For size comparisons across regions, see our country and region area database.
Dhahran is part of Eastern Province in Saudi Arabia. It is classified as a Populated Place.
Dhahran keeps UTC +03:00. Today the sun rises around 05:09 AM and sets around 06:19 PM local time. See time zones for every country to plan across regions.
Businesses and shops in Dhahran price in Saudi riyal (SAR), written with the symbol ر.س. Check live rates on our Dhahran currency page.
Dhahran is about 16 km North of Dammam, the capital of Eastern Province. See cities near Dhahran for more nearby distances.
Crossing the nearest international border from Dhahran lands you closest to Madinat Ḩamad, Bahrain, about 44 km away. Freight forwarders, customs brokers and cross-border travel planners use this figure to judge how close Dhahran sits to a neighboring country's trade routes and border crossings.
