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Şalalah, Dhofar, Oman – Oman Flag

Current Date And Time In Şalalah, Oman

Saturday, 25 July 2026
20:45:04 GST
State: Dhofar
Currency: Omani Rial (OMR)
Timezone: UTC +04:00 (GST)
Population: 163,140

✈️ Şalalah, Dhofar, Oman - Travel Information


Plan your trip to Şalalah, Dhofar, 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 Şalalah.

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

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🚗 Driving & General Info

Vehicles in Oman, which includes Şalalah, 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 Şalalah.

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 Şalalah. 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 Şalalah.

🚔
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 Şalalah for flight planning and ground transport arrangements.

Nearest to Şalalah
International Airport • SLL
Salalah International Airport
Salalah, OM
3
km away

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

✈️ How Far Is Şalalah From Major World Cities?

Straight-line (great-circle) distance from Şalalah 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)919 km571 mi~ 1h 50m
Singapore (Singapore)5,707 km3,546 mi~ 7h 28m
Paris (France)5,828 km3,621 mi~ 7h 36m
London (United Kingdom)6,089 km3,784 mi~ 7h 55m
Tokyo (Japan)8,524 km5,296 mi~ 10h 47m
New York (United States)11,659 km7,245 mi~ 14h 28m
Sydney (Australia)11,693 km7,266 mi~ 14h 30m
Toronto (Canada)11,776 km7,317 mi~ 14h 36m
Auckland (New Zealand)13,839 km8,599 mi~ 17h 02m
Los Angeles (United States)14,279 km8,873 mi~ 17h 33m

✈ 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 Şalalah, 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 Şalalah 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 Time8:45 PM on Saturday, July 25, 2026

🌍 Time Difference From Şalalah to Major World Cities

It is currently 8:45 PM on Saturday in Şalalah. 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 Şalalah 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 Şalalah
New York (United States)Sat, 12:45 PM8h behind
Los Angeles (United States)Sat, 9:45 AM11h behind
Toronto (Canada)Sat, 12:45 PM8h behind
London (United Kingdom)Sat, 5:45 PM3h behind
Paris (France)Sat, 6:45 PM2h behind
Dubai (United Arab Emirates)Sat, 8:45 PMSame time
Singapore (Singapore)Sun, 12:45 AM4h ahead
Tokyo (Japan)Sun, 1:45 AM5h ahead
Sydney (Australia)Sun, 2:45 AM6h ahead
Auckland (New Zealand)Sun, 4:45 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 Şalalah — Quick Exchange Reference

The local currency in Şalalah 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 Şalalah

Knowing which languages are used in Şalalah 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 Şalalah. 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
Thamarit (Dhofar, Oman)45 mi73 kmNorth (N)
⬆️
Ḩawf (Al Mahrah Governorate, Yemen)75 mi120 kmWSW
⬆️
Al Mazyunah (Dhofar, Oman)110 mi177 kmWNW
⬆️
Shiḩan as Suflá (Al Mahrah Governorate, Yemen)118 mi190 kmWNW
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Bi’r Ḩat (Al Mahrah Governorate, Yemen)133 mi215 kmWest (W)
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🏛️ 7 Wonders Of The World — Distance From Şalalah

The closest of the New 7 Wonders to Şalalah is the Petra (Jordan), about 2,402 km away. Straight-line distances from Şalalah 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, Jordan2,402 km1,492 mi
Taj MahalAgra, India2,707 km1,682 mi
ColosseumRome, Italy4,815 km2,992 mi
Great Wall of ChinaBeijing (nearest major city), China6,430 km3,996 mi
Christ the RedeemerRio de Janeiro, Brazil11,460 km7,121 mi
Chichén ItzáPisté (nearest town), Mexico14,170 km8,805 mi
Machu PicchuAguas Calientes, Peru14,287 km8,877 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

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

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

⚡ Electrical Standards

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

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

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

🔋 Before You Pack for Şalalah

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

🚦 Rules of the Road in Şalalah

Şalalah 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 Şalalah

The closest airport to Şalalah is Salalah International Airport (SLL), about 3 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 Şalalah From Abroad

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

🗺 Planning a Route Beyond Şalalah

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

🔎 Explore More About Şalalah

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

Frequently Asked Questions — Travelling To Şalalah

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

Şalalah, 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 Şalalah use?

Şalalah 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 Şalalah?

In Şalalah, 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 Şalalah?

Salalah International Airport (SLL) is the nearest airport to Şalalah, about 3 km away. See the Nearest Airports table above for airports near the state capital as well.

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

Şalalah 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 Şalalah?

Şalalah shares the official and regional languages of Dhofar 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 Şalalah?

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