
Explore complete geographic and administrative data about Şafwá, 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 Şafwá — all in one place for quick reference, business planning and location intelligence.
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| Category | Attribute | Value |
|---|---|---|
| City | ||
| Full Name | Şafwá | |
| State | Eastern Province | |
| Country | Saudi Arabia | |
| Continent | Asia | |
| Demographics & Area | ||
| Total Population | 45,876 | |
| Ranking & Classification | ||
| City Type | Populated Place | |
| Population Rank in Eastern Province | #14 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 | 18 | |
| In Feet | 59 | |
| GPS Coordinates | ||
| Latitude | 26.65 | |
| Longitude | 49.96 | |
| Decimal Degrees (DD) | 26.65° N 49.955° E | |
| Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS) | 26° 38' 59" N 49° 57' 19" E | |
| Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM) | 26° 38.98' N 49° 57.31' E | |
| Location Context | ||
| Distance to Eastern Province Capital | 28 km South-Southeast of Dammam | |
| Nearest City in Another Country | Sanabis, Bahrain (76 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 | 🔥 05:00 AM | |
| Sunset | 🌅 06:32 PM | |
| Day Length | 13h 31m | |
| Local & Administrative | ||
| Local Time Zone (IANA) | Asia/Riyadh |
Şafwá is a city situated in Eastern Province, Saudi Arabia, within Asia. GeoNames classifies Şafwá 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 Şafwá pin its exact position for route planning, delivery mapping and territory analysis. The city sits at roughly 18 meters above sea level, a figure used in drainage planning, construction and agriculture studies nearby. › Open Şafwá on the map
Şafwá 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 Şafwá 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. › Şafwá exchange rates
To ring a number in Şafwá 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 Şafwá and the towns around it. › All country calling codes
By recorded population, Şafwá ranks #14 of 37 cities in Eastern Province. It lies about 28 km South-Southeast 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 Şafwá
Şafwá has a recorded population of approximately 45,876 people. That places it #14 of 37 cities with population data in Eastern Province. Browse more cities in Eastern Province for comparison.
Şafwá is part of Eastern Province in Saudi Arabia. It is classified as a Populated Place.
Şafwá keeps UTC +03:00. Today the sun rises around 05:00 AM and sets around 06:32 PM local time. See time zones for every country to plan across regions.
Businesses and shops in Şafwá price in Saudi riyal (SAR), written with the symbol ر.س. Check live rates on our Şafwá currency page.
Şafwá is about 28 km South-Southeast of Dammam, the capital of Eastern Province. See cities near Şafwá for more nearby distances.
Crossing the nearest international border from Şafwá lands you closest to Sanabis, Bahrain, about 76 km away. Freight forwarders, customs brokers and cross-border travel planners use this figure to judge how close Şafwá sits to a neighboring country's trade routes and border crossings.