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Liwá, Al Batinah North, Oman – Oman Flag

Current Date And Time In Liwá, Oman

Sunday, 26 July 2026
19:29:57 GST
Currency: Omani Rial (OMR)
Timezone: UTC +04:00 (GST)
Population: 26,372

✈️ Liwá, Al Batinah North, Oman - Travel Information


Plan your trip to Liwá, Al Batinah North, 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 Liwá.

Why It Matters: Arriving in Liwá 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 Liwá — so every trip, deployment or shipment runs without a hitch.

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🚗 Driving & General Info

Vehicles in Oman, which includes Liwá, 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 Liwá.

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 Liwá. 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 Liwá.

🚔
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 Liwá for flight planning and ground transport arrangements.

Nearest to Liwá
International Airport • OHS
Suhar International Airport
Suhar, OM
17
km away

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

✈️ How Far Is Liwá From Major World Cities?

Straight-line (great-circle) distance from Liwá 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)150 km93 mi~ 0h 56m
Paris (France)5,392 km3,351 mi~ 7h 06m
London (United Kingdom)5,617 km3,490 mi~ 7h 21m
Singapore (Singapore)5,689 km3,535 mi~ 7h 27m
Tokyo (Japan)7,858 km4,883 mi~ 10h
New York (United States)11,145 km6,925 mi~ 13h 52m
Toronto (Canada)11,202 km6,961 mi~ 13h 56m
Sydney (Australia)11,899 km7,394 mi~ 14h 45m
Los Angeles (United States)13,478 km8,375 mi~ 16h 36m
Auckland (New Zealand)14,052 km8,731 mi~ 17h 17m

✈ 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 Liwá, 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 Liwá 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 Time7:29 PM on Sunday, July 26, 2026

🌍 Time Difference From Liwá to Major World Cities

It is currently 7:29 PM on Sunday in Liwá. The table below shows the live local time in the world's key business and travel hubs, and how far each one runs ahead of or behind Liwá right now (daylight saving time is already included). Use it to plan international calls, meeting schedules and flight arrivals without time-zone mistakes.

CityCurrent Local TimeCompared To Liwá
New York (United States)Sun, 11:29 AM8h behind
Los Angeles (United States)Sun, 8:29 AM11h behind
Toronto (Canada)Sun, 11:29 AM8h behind
London (United Kingdom)Sun, 4:29 PM3h behind
Paris (France)Sun, 5:29 PM2h behind
Dubai (United Arab Emirates)Sun, 7:29 PMSame time
Singapore (Singapore)Sun, 11:29 PM4h ahead
Tokyo (Japan)Mon, 12:29 AM5h ahead
Sydney (Australia)Mon, 1:29 AM6h ahead
Auckland (New Zealand)Mon, 3:29 AM8h ahead

ℹ Differences are calculated live from the IANA time-zone database, so active daylight saving periods in either location are automatically reflected.

💱 Money In Liwá — Quick Exchange Reference

The local currency in Liwá 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. 0.3847
OMR
€ 1 Euro
ر.ع. 0.4375
OMR
£ 1 British Pound
ر.ع. 0.5124
OMR
A$ 1 Australian Dollar
ر.ع. 0.2685
OMR
C$ 1 Canadian Dollar
ر.ع. 0.2728
OMR

💰 Indicative mid-market cross-rates, last refreshed July 26, 2026. See the full currency profile & live rates before exchanging money.

🗣️ Languages Spoken In Liwá

Knowing which languages are used in Liwá 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 Liwá. 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
Shinas (Al Batinah South, Oman)15 mi24 kmNNW
⬆️
Sohar (Al Batinah North, Oman)16 mi25 kmSE
⬆️
Suhar (Al Batinah South, Oman)16 mi25 kmSE
⬆️
Shinaş (Al Batinah North, Oman)16 mi25 kmNNW
⬆️
Al khuwair (Al Batinah South, Oman)17 mi27 kmSE
⬆️

🏛️ 7 Wonders Of The World — Distance From Liwá

The closest of the New 7 Wonders to Liwá is the Taj Mahal (India), about 2,167 km away. Straight-line distances from Liwá to all seven wonders, nearest first — a fun bucket-list planner with a full visiting guide for each monument.

WonderLocationDistance (km)Distance (mi)
Taj MahalAgra, India2,167 km1,346 mi
PetraWadi Musa, Jordan2,178 km1,353 mi
ColosseumRome, Italy4,470 km2,778 mi
Great Wall of ChinaBeijing (nearest major city), China5,737 km3,565 mi
Christ the RedeemerRio de Janeiro, Brazil11,976 km7,442 mi
Chichén ItzáPisté (nearest town), Mexico13,730 km8,532 mi
Machu PicchuAguas Calientes, Peru14,543 km9,037 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

Liwá shares the same national travel standards as the rest of Al Batinah North and Oman. For a broader view covering more cities and regional context, see the full state and country travel guides.

✈️ Al Batinah North Travel GuideView travel standards for all of Al Batinah North, including major hub cities.
✈️ Oman Travel GuideView nationwide travel standards for Oman.

⚡ Electrical Standards

Power supply in Liwá, 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 Liwá and a voltage converter if needed. Essential pre-arrival check for gadget travellers, hardware shippers, remote workers and field engineers setting up equipment in Liwá.

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

🧭 Liwá's Travel Essentials — What Every Visitor Should Know

🔋 Before You Pack for Liwá

A dead phone charger is a rough way to start a trip to Liwá. 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 Liwá — not after something goes wrong. Corporate travel desks and family back home should keep the same list on file.

🚦 Rules of the Road in Liwá

Liwá 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 Liwá

The closest airport to Liwá is Suhar International Airport (OHS), about 17 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 Liwá From Abroad

Every call, meeting invite or delivery ETA involving Liwá 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 Liwá gets missed.

🗺 Planning a Route Beyond Liwá

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

🔎 Explore More About Liwá

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

Frequently Asked Questions — Travelling To Liwá

What side of the road do people drive on in Liwá?

Liwá, 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 Liwá use?

Liwá 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 Liwá?

In Liwá, 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 Liwá?

Suhar International Airport (OHS) is the nearest airport to Liwá, about 17 km away. See the Nearest Airports table above for airports near the state capital as well.

What time zone is Liwá in, and does it observe daylight saving?

Liwá 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 Liwá?

Liwá shares the official and regional languages of Al Batinah North 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 Liwá?

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