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al-Buraymi, Ad Dhahirah, Oman – Oman Flag

Current Date And Time In al-Buraymi, Oman

Saturday, 25 July 2026
19:41:20 GST
Currency: Omani Rial (OMR)
Timezone: UTC +04:00 (GST)

✈️ al-Buraymi, Ad Dhahirah, Oman - Travel Information


Plan your trip to al-Buraymi, Ad Dhahirah, Oman using verified regional travel data — plug socket types, voltage and frequency ratings, local emergency numbers, road traffic direction, country calling code and internet domain. A ready-to-use reference for field teams, travel planners, device shippers, remote workers and regional managers handling on-ground operations in al-Buraymi.

Why It Matters: Arriving in al-Buraymi with the wrong plug adapter can damage your devices beyond repair. Dialling the wrong emergency number wastes critical response time. Driving on the wrong side of the road is a direct safety hazard. This verified regional data helps you prepare fully before reaching al-Buraymi — so every trip, deployment or shipment runs without a hitch.

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🚗 Driving & General Info

Vehicles in Oman, which includes al-Buraymi, follow Right-hand traffic — check road rules for Oman before hiring a car, planning a road trip or deploying a commercial vehicle fleet in the region. This section also covers Oman's time zone +04:00, country calling code +968 (exit prefix 00) and country internet domain .OM. Key reference for travel coordinators, fleet managers, delivery planners and field staff running ground operations in al-Buraymi.

AttributeValue
🚗 Driving Side➡️ Right side of road
⏰ Time Zone(s)+04:00
📞 Country Calling Code+968
☎️ International Exit Prefix00
🌐 Internet Domain.OM

🚨 Emergency Numbers

Active emergency contact numbers for Oman — police 9999, ambulance 9999, fire brigade 9999, general emergency 9999. Store these in your phone before you reach al-Buraymi. In a real crisis, calling the wrong number delays help by critical minutes. These contacts are relied upon by corporate travel coordinators, health and safety officers, on-ground field staff and expat support teams as part of pre-deployment safety planning and duty-of-care procedures in al-Buraymi.

🚔
Police
9999
🚑
Ambulance
9999
🚒
Fire
9999
📞
General
9999

📊 Oman At A Glance

Key United Nations development indicators for Oman — a fast read on healthcare quality, education level and economic strength of the country you are visiting.

🌟
HDI Score
0.816
Very high
👤
Life Expectancy
80.3
years
📚
Literacy Rate
97.3%
adults 15+
💰
GDP Per Capita
$20,285
USD / year
💼
Unemployment
3.3%
of labour force

📊 Source: UNDP / World Bank country indicators. See the full Oman development profile.

✈️ Nearest Airports

Airports closest to al-Buraymi for flight planning and ground transport arrangements.

Nearest to al-Buraymi
International Airport • AAN
Al Ain International Airport
Al Ain, AE
22
km away

📍 Each distance is measured from the location center named in that row — al-Buraymi's exact coordinates, or Ibri's coordinates for the capital-airport entry.

✈️ How Far Is al-Buraymi From Major World Cities?

Straight-line (great-circle) distance from al-Buraymi to the world's major travel hubs, with an estimated non-stop flight time for each route. Sorted nearest first — a quick reference for comparing route options, layover planning and rough journey budgeting before checking live fares.

CityDistance (km)Distance (mi)Est. Flight Time
Dubai (United Arab Emirates)117 km73 mi~ 0h 53m
Paris (France)5,359 km3,330 mi~ 7h 03m
London (United Kingdom)5,587 km3,472 mi~ 7h 19m
Singapore (Singapore)5,751 km3,573 mi~ 7h 31m
Tokyo (Japan)7,936 km4,931 mi~ 10h 05m
New York (United States)11,124 km6,912 mi~ 13h 50m
Toronto (Canada)11,188 km6,952 mi~ 13h 55m
Sydney (Australia)11,950 km7,425 mi~ 14h 49m
Los Angeles (United States)13,498 km8,388 mi~ 16h 38m
Auckland (New Zealand)14,104 km8,764 mi~ 17h 21m

✈ Flight times are estimates for a direct flight at typical cruise speed (~850 km/h) plus taxi and climb time; actual schedules, winds and routings will vary.

⏰ Local Time Offset & DST Status

Operating schedule alignment for al-Buraymi, Oman is set to Gulf Standard Time (GST) with a current offset of UTC +04:00. Running digital systems, booking flights or arranging conference calls with regional partners in al-Buraymi requires syncing with local business hours to avoid logistics scheduling mismatches.

Standard ParameterCurrent Status
⏰ Active Time ZoneGulf Standard Time (GST)
⏱️ Active UTC OffsetUTC +04:00
📅 DST Observing StatusNot Observed (Standard Time year-round)
🕒 Current Local Time7:41 PM on Saturday, July 25, 2026

💱 Money In al-Buraymi — Quick Exchange Reference

The local currency in al-Buraymi is the Omani rial (OMR), written as ر.ع.. The reference values below show roughly what one unit of each major world currency converts to — handy for a quick mental benchmark when checking prices, tipping or withdrawing cash on arrival.

$ 1 US Dollar
ر.ع. 0.3845
OMR
€ 1 Euro
ر.ع. 0.4374
OMR
£ 1 British Pound
ر.ع. 0.5121
OMR
A$ 1 Australian Dollar
ر.ع. 0.2684
OMR
C$ 1 Canadian Dollar
ر.ع. 0.2726
OMR

💰 Indicative mid-market cross-rates, last refreshed July 25, 2026. See the full currency profile & live rates before exchanging money.

🗣️ Languages Spoken In al-Buraymi

Knowing which languages are used in al-Buraymi helps with signage, transport bookings, hiring local guides and emergency communication. English proficiency varies by region — learning a few greetings in the local language always earns goodwill.

Official language(s):
Arabic

🗣 Explore the complete language profile including regional languages and speaker statistics.

🗺️ Nearby Cities Proximity Directory

Aerial distance, direction bearings and direct links to travel standards guides for cities closest to al-Buraymi. Used by logistics coordinators, supply chain managers and on-ground operational teams to plan intercity routing, cross-border deliveries and transport corridors.

Nearby CityDistance (mi)Distance (km)HeadingDirection
Al Buraymi (Al Buraimi, Oman)3 mi5 kmSW
⬆️
Al Ain City (Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates)7 mi12 kmSSW
⬆️
Sha'biyyat Al Hiyar (Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates)21 mi34 kmNNW
⬆️
Al Faqaa (Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates)31 mi50 kmNNW
⬆️
Suwayḩan (Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates)33 mi53 kmWNW
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🏛️ 7 Wonders Of The World — Distance From al-Buraymi

The closest of the New 7 Wonders to al-Buraymi is the Petra (Jordan), about 2,119 km away. Straight-line distances from al-Buraymi to all seven wonders, nearest first — a fun bucket-list planner with a full visiting guide for each monument.

WonderLocationDistance (km)Distance (mi)
PetraWadi Musa, Jordan2,119 km1,317 mi
Taj MahalAgra, India2,246 km1,395 mi
ColosseumRome, Italy4,427 km2,751 mi
Great Wall of ChinaBeijing (nearest major city), China5,815 km3,613 mi
Christ the RedeemerRio de Janeiro, Brazil11,897 km7,392 mi
Chichén ItzáPisté (nearest town), Mexico13,703 km8,515 mi
Machu PicchuAguas Calientes, Peru14,470 km8,991 mi

🏛 Click any wonder for its full visiting guide — entrance fees, best time to visit, how to get there and travel tips. Or browse all 7 Wonders of the World.

🌐 State & Country Travel Guides

al-Buraymi shares the same national travel standards as the rest of Ad Dhahirah and Oman. For a broader view covering more cities and regional context, see the full state and country travel guides.

✈️ Ad Dhahirah Travel GuideView travel standards for all of Ad Dhahirah, including major hub cities.
✈️ Oman Travel GuideView nationwide travel standards for Oman.

⚡ Electrical Standards

Power supply in al-Buraymi, Oman runs at 230V / 50Hz using Type G socket. Always check your device's input rating before plugging in — connecting a 110V appliance to a 220–240V outlet will permanently burn it out. Carry the right plug adapter for al-Buraymi and a voltage converter if needed. Essential pre-arrival check for gadget travellers, hardware shippers, remote workers and field engineers setting up equipment in al-Buraymi.

StandardDetail
⚡ Voltage230 V
🔄 Frequency50 Hz
🔌 Plug Types
GType G: Three rectangular pins
States By Alphabets

🧭 al-Buraymi's Travel Essentials — What Every Visitor Should Know

🔋 Before You Pack for al-Buraymi

A dead phone charger is a rough way to start a trip to al-Buraymi. Confirm the local socket type and voltage in the Electrical Standards table above before you leave home, then pack a universal adapter rather than hunting for the right plug once you land.

🚒 Save These Numbers Before You Land

Emergency response only helps if you dial the right line. Store the Emergency Numbers listed above in your phone the moment you arrive in al-Buraymi — not after something goes wrong. Corporate travel desks and family back home should keep the same list on file.

🚦 Rules of the Road in al-Buraymi

al-Buraymi keeps Right-hand traffic, same as the rest of Oman. Arriving from a country with opposite-side traffic takes a minute to recalibrate — roundabouts and multi-lane junctions are where the mistake usually happens. See the Driving & General Info card above for the full reference.

✈️ Landing Near al-Buraymi

The closest airport to al-Buraymi is Al Ain International Airport (AAN), about 22 km away. See the Nearest Airports table above for the airport nearest the state capital too — worth checking if it offers more direct routes.

🕑 Calling al-Buraymi From Abroad

Every call, meeting invite or delivery ETA involving al-Buraymi needs to account for its UTC offset — check the Local Time Offset & DST Status card above before you schedule anything. A miscounted time zone is one of the most common reasons a call with partners in al-Buraymi gets missed.

🗺 Planning a Route Beyond al-Buraymi

al-Buraymi rarely sits in isolation. See the Nearby Cities Proximity Directory above for the closest towns, their distance and compass heading from al-Buraymi — handy for a multi-stop road trip or a same-day delivery loop.

🔎 Explore More About al-Buraymi

ℹ️ al-Buraymi OverviewSee the full profile of al-Buraymi — population, GPS, timezone and more.
🗺 al-Buraymi MapView the satellite map with precise GPS coordinates.
📍 Nearby CitiesExplore cities near al-Buraymi for distance and direction.
💰 al-Buraymi CurrencyCheck live exchange rates before you budget your trip.

Frequently Asked Questions — Travelling To al-Buraymi

What side of the road do people drive on in al-Buraymi?

al-Buraymi, like the rest of Oman, drives on the Right. Confirm this before renting a car or booking a driver — see the Driving & General Info card above for the country's full road-rule reference.

What voltage and plug type does al-Buraymi use?

al-Buraymi runs on 230V / 50Hz power through Type G sockets. Pack a matching adapter or a universal one — see the Electrical Standards table above for full plug descriptions.

What are the emergency numbers in al-Buraymi?

In al-Buraymi, reach police on 9999, ambulance on 9999, fire brigade on 9999, a general emergency line on 9999. See the Emergency Numbers card above — save these before you need them.

What is the closest airport to al-Buraymi?

Al Ain International Airport (AAN) is the nearest airport to al-Buraymi, about 22 km away. See the Nearest Airports table above for airports near the state capital as well.

What time zone is al-Buraymi in, and does it observe daylight saving?

al-Buraymi runs on Gulf Standard Time (UTC +04:00). See the Local Time Offset & DST Status card above, plus a live time-difference table against major world cities.

What languages are spoken in al-Buraymi?

al-Buraymi shares the official and regional languages of Ad Dhahirah and Oman — see the Languages Spoken card above for the full breakdown. Learning a greeting or two in the local language goes a long way with vendors and drivers.

Can I use my home currency in al-Buraymi?

No — al-Buraymi uses the Omani rial (OMR), symbol ر.ع.. Convert before you arrive; see the quick exchange reference above or the full al-Buraymi currency page for live rates.