Current Date And Time In Shaqra, Saudi Arabia
Thursday, 13 August 2026
00:34:15 AST
Explore complete geographic and administrative data about Shaqra, a city in Riyadh Region, Saudi Arabia in Asia. Find GPS coordinates, time zone, currency, dialing code, TLD domain, elevation and the live local date & time for Shaqra — all in one place for quick reference, business planning and location intelligence.
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| Category | Attribute | Value |
|---|---|---|
| City | ||
| Full Name | Shaqra | |
| State | Riyadh Region | |
| Country | Saudi Arabia | |
| Continent | Asia | |
| Demographics & Area | ||
| Total Population | 32,215 | |
| Ranking & Classification | ||
| City Type | Populated Place | |
| Population Rank in Riyadh Region | #9 of 24 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 | 715 | |
| In Feet | 2,346 | |
| GPS Coordinates | ||
| Latitude | 25.24 | |
| Longitude | 45.25 | |
| Decimal Degrees (DD) | 25.24° N 45.251° E | |
| Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS) | 25° 14' 25" N 45° 15' 4" E | |
| Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM) | 25° 14.41' N 45° 15.06' E | |
| Location Context | ||
| Distance to Riyadh Region Capital | 160 km East-Southeast of Riyadh | |
| Nearest City in Another Country | Shaqra', Yemen (1 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 | 🔥 05:30 AM | |
| Sunset | 🌅 06:37 PM | |
| Day Length | 13h 6m | |
| Local & Administrative | ||
| Local Time Zone (IANA) | Asia/Riyadh |
Shaqra is a city situated in Riyadh Region, Saudi Arabia, within Asia. GeoNames classifies Shaqra 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 Riyadh Region
The latitude and longitude of Shaqra pin its exact position for route planning, delivery mapping and territory analysis. The city sits at roughly 715 meters above sea level, a figure used in drainage planning, construction and agriculture studies nearby. › Open Shaqra on the map
Shaqra 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 Shaqra 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. › Shaqra exchange rates
To ring a number in Shaqra 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 Shaqra and the towns around it. › All country calling codes
By recorded population, Shaqra ranks #9 of 24 cities in Riyadh Region. It lies about 160 km East-Southeast of Riyadh, the state capital. Numbers like these support site selection, competitive benchmarking and expansion plans for teams entering the Riyadh Region market. › Cities near Shaqra
Shaqra has a recorded population of approximately 32,215 people. That places it #9 of 24 cities with population data in Riyadh Region. Browse more cities in Riyadh Region for comparison.
Shaqra is part of Riyadh Region in Saudi Arabia. It is classified as a Populated Place.
Shaqra keeps UTC +03:00. Today the sun rises around 05:30 AM and sets around 06:37 PM local time. See time zones for every country to plan across regions.
Businesses and shops in Shaqra price in Saudi riyal (SAR), written with the symbol ر.س. Check live rates on our Shaqra currency page.
Shaqra is about 160 km East-Southeast of Riyadh, the capital of Riyadh Region. See cities near Shaqra for more nearby distances.
Crossing the nearest international border from Shaqra lands you closest to Shaqra', Yemen, about 1 km away. Freight forwarders, customs brokers and cross-border travel planners use this figure to judge how close Shaqra sits to a neighboring country's trade routes and border crossings.
