Current Date And Time In Farasan, Saudi Arabia
Friday, 14 August 2026
01:38:00 AST
Explore complete geographic and administrative data about Farasan, a city in Jazan Region, Saudi Arabia in Asia. Find GPS coordinates, time zone, currency, dialing code, TLD domain, elevation and the live local date & time for Farasan — all in one place for quick reference, business planning and location intelligence.
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| Category | Attribute | Value |
|---|---|---|
| City | ||
| Full Name | Farasan | |
| State | Jazan Region | |
| Country | Saudi Arabia | |
| Continent | Asia | |
| Demographics & Area | ||
| Total Population | 10,527 | |
| Ranking & Classification | ||
| City Type | Populated Place | |
| Population Rank in Jazan Region | #8 of 15 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 | 22 | |
| In Feet | 72 | |
| GPS Coordinates | ||
| Latitude | 16.7 | |
| Longitude | 42.12 | |
| Decimal Degrees (DD) | 16.702° N 42.118° E | |
| Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS) | 16° 42' 8" N 42° 7' 6" E | |
| Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM) | 16° 42.13' N 42° 7.1' E | |
| Location Context | ||
| Distance to Jazan Region Capital | 51 km East-Northeast of Jizan | |
| Nearest City in Another Country | Midi, Yemen (85 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 | 🔥 05:53 AM | |
| Sunset | 🌅 06:38 PM | |
| Day Length | 12h 44m | |
| Local & Administrative | ||
| Local Time Zone (IANA) | Asia/Riyadh |
Farasan is a city situated in Jazan Region, Saudi Arabia, within Asia. GeoNames classifies Farasan 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 Jazan Region
The latitude and longitude of Farasan pin its exact position for route planning, delivery mapping and territory analysis. The city sits at roughly 22 meters above sea level, a figure used in drainage planning, construction and agriculture studies nearby. › Open Farasan on the map
Farasan 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 Farasan 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. › Farasan exchange rates
To ring a number in Farasan 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 Farasan and the towns around it. › All country calling codes
By recorded population, Farasan ranks #8 of 15 cities in Jazan Region. It lies about 51 km East-Northeast of Jizan, the state capital. Numbers like these support site selection, competitive benchmarking and expansion plans for teams entering the Jazan Region market. › Cities near Farasan
Farasan has a recorded population of approximately 10,527 people. That places it #8 of 15 cities with population data in Jazan Region. Browse more cities in Jazan Region for comparison.
Farasan is part of Jazan Region in Saudi Arabia. It is classified as a Populated Place.
Farasan keeps UTC +03:00. Today the sun rises around 05:53 AM and sets around 06:38 PM local time. See time zones for every country to plan across regions.
Businesses and shops in Farasan price in Saudi riyal (SAR), written with the symbol ر.س. Check live rates on our Farasan currency page.
Farasan is about 51 km East-Northeast of Jizan, the capital of Jazan Region. See cities near Farasan for more nearby distances.
Crossing the nearest international border from Farasan lands you closest to Midi, Yemen, about 85 km away. Freight forwarders, customs brokers and cross-border travel planners use this figure to judge how close Farasan sits to a neighboring country's trade routes and border crossings.
