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Barka’, Al Batinah South, Oman – Oman Flag

Current Date And Time In Barka’, Oman

Saturday, 25 July 2026
20:01:44 GST
Currency: Omani Rial (OMR)
Timezone: UTC +04:00 (GST)
Population: 81,647

✈️ Barka’, Al Batinah South, Oman - Travel Information


Plan your trip to Barka’, Al Batinah South, 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 Barka’.

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

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🚗 Driving & General Info

Vehicles in Oman, which includes Barka’, 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 Barka’.

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 Barka’. 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 Barka’.

🚔
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 Barka’ for flight planning and ground transport arrangements.

Nearest to Barka’
Regional Airport • MNH
Mussanah Airport
Al Masna'ah, OM
41
km away

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

✈️ How Far Is Barka’ From Major World Cities?

Straight-line (great-circle) distance from Barka’ 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)314 km195 mi~ 1h 07m
Singapore (Singapore)5,531 km3,437 mi~ 7h 15m
Paris (France)5,554 km3,451 mi~ 7h 17m
London (United Kingdom)5,777 km3,590 mi~ 7h 33m
Tokyo (Japan)7,792 km4,842 mi~ 9h 55m
New York (United States)11,301 km7,022 mi~ 14h 03m
Toronto (Canada)11,352 km7,054 mi~ 14h 06m
Sydney (Australia)11,735 km7,292 mi~ 14h 33m
Los Angeles (United States)13,583 km8,440 mi~ 16h 44m
Auckland (New Zealand)13,888 km8,630 mi~ 17h 05m

✈ 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 Barka’, 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 Barka’ 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 Time8:01 PM on Saturday, July 25, 2026

🌍 Time Difference From Barka’ to Major World Cities

It is currently 8:01 PM on Saturday in Barka’. 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 Barka’ 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 Barka’
New York (United States)Sat, 12:01 PM8h behind
Los Angeles (United States)Sat, 9:01 AM11h behind
Toronto (Canada)Sat, 12:01 PM8h behind
London (United Kingdom)Sat, 5:01 PM3h behind
Paris (France)Sat, 6:01 PM2h behind
Dubai (United Arab Emirates)Sat, 8:01 PMSame time
Singapore (Singapore)Sun, 12:01 AM4h ahead
Tokyo (Japan)Sun, 1:01 AM5h ahead
Sydney (Australia)Sun, 2:01 AM6h ahead
Auckland (New Zealand)Sun, 4:01 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 Barka’ — Quick Exchange Reference

The local currency in Barka’ 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 Barka’

Knowing which languages are used in Barka’ 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 Barka’. 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-Masna'ah (Al Batinah South, Oman)17 mi27 kmWNW
⬆️
as-Sib (Muscat, Oman)18 mi29 kmESE
⬆️
Seeb (Muscat, Oman)19 mi31 kmEast (E)
⬆️
Bidbid (Ad Dakhiliyah, Oman)24 mi39 kmSE
⬆️
Sufalat Sama’il (Ad Dakhiliyah, Oman)26 mi42 kmSSE
⬆️

🏛️ 7 Wonders Of The World — Distance From Barka’

The closest of the New 7 Wonders to Barka’ is the Taj Mahal (India), about 2,059 km away. Straight-line distances from Barka’ 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, India2,059 km1,279 mi
PetraWadi Musa, Jordan2,338 km1,453 mi
ColosseumRome, Italy4,634 km2,880 mi
Great Wall of ChinaBeijing (nearest major city), China5,677 km3,528 mi
Christ the RedeemerRio de Janeiro, Brazil12,075 km7,503 mi
Chichén ItzáPisté (nearest town), Mexico13,889 km8,630 mi
Machu PicchuAguas Calientes, Peru14,683 km9,124 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

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

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

⚡ Electrical Standards

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

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

🧭 Barka’'s Travel Essentials — What Every Visitor Should Know

🔋 Before You Pack for Barka’

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

🚦 Rules of the Road in Barka’

Barka’ 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 Barka’

The closest airport to Barka’ is Mussanah Airport (MNH), about 41 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 Barka’ From Abroad

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

🗺 Planning a Route Beyond Barka’

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

🔎 Explore More About Barka’

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

Frequently Asked Questions — Travelling To Barka’

What side of the road do people drive on in Barka’?

Barka’, 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 Barka’ use?

Barka’ 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 Barka’?

In Barka’, 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 Barka’?

Mussanah Airport (MNH) is the nearest airport to Barka’, about 41 km away. See the Nearest Airports table above for airports near the state capital as well.

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

Barka’ 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 Barka’?

Barka’ shares the official and regional languages of Al Batinah South 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 Barka’?

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