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as-Sib, Muscat, Oman – Oman Flag

Current Date And Time In as-Sib, Oman

Sunday, 26 July 2026
21:44:06 GST
State: Muscat
Currency: Omani Rial (OMR)
Timezone: UTC +04:00 (GST)

✈️ as-Sib, Muscat, Oman - Travel Information


Plan your trip to as-Sib, Muscat, 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 as-Sib.

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

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🚗 Driving & General Info

Vehicles in Oman, which includes as-Sib, 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 as-Sib.

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 as-Sib. 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 as-Sib.

🚔
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 as-Sib for flight planning and ground transport arrangements.

Nearest to as-Sib
International Airport • MCT
Muscat International Airport
Muscat/Seeb, OM
12
km away

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

✈️ How Far Is as-Sib From Major World Cities?

Straight-line (great-circle) distance from as-Sib 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)342 km212 mi~ 1h 09m
Singapore (Singapore)5,502 km3,419 mi~ 7h 13m
Paris (France)5,579 km3,466 mi~ 7h 19m
London (United Kingdom)5,801 km3,604 mi~ 7h 34m
Tokyo (Japan)7,771 km4,828 mi~ 9h 54m
New York (United States)11,322 km7,035 mi~ 14h 04m
Toronto (Canada)11,372 km7,066 mi~ 14h 08m
Sydney (Australia)11,708 km7,275 mi~ 14h 31m
Los Angeles (United States)13,590 km8,445 mi~ 16h 44m
Auckland (New Zealand)13,861 km8,613 mi~ 17h 03m

✈ 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 as-Sib, 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 as-Sib 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 Time9:44 PM on Sunday, July 26, 2026

💱 Money In as-Sib — Quick Exchange Reference

The local currency in as-Sib 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 as-Sib

Knowing which languages are used in as-Sib 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 as-Sib. 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
Seeb (Muscat, Oman)3 mi5 kmNNE
⬆️
Al ‘Udhaybah ash Shamaliyah (Muscat, Oman)13 mi20 kmEast (E)
⬆️
Bawshar (Muscat, Oman)15 mi24 kmESE
⬆️
Bidbid (Ad Dakhiliyah, Oman)15 mi25 kmSouth (S)
⬆️
Masqat (Muscat, Oman)15 mi25 kmEast (E)
⬆️

🏛️ 7 Wonders Of The World — Distance From as-Sib

The closest of the New 7 Wonders to as-Sib is the Taj Mahal (India), about 2,033 km away. Straight-line distances from as-Sib 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, India2,033 km1,263 mi
PetraWadi Musa, Jordan2,367 km1,471 mi
ColosseumRome, Italy4,661 km2,896 mi
Great Wall of ChinaBeijing (nearest major city), China5,657 km3,515 mi
Christ the RedeemerRio de Janeiro, Brazil12,101 km7,519 mi
Chichén ItzáPisté (nearest town), Mexico13,911 km8,644 mi
Machu PicchuAguas Calientes, Peru14,712 km9,142 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

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

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

⚡ Electrical Standards

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

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

🧭 as-Sib's Travel Essentials — What Every Visitor Should Know

🔋 Before You Pack for as-Sib

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

🚦 Rules of the Road in as-Sib

as-Sib 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 as-Sib

The closest airport to as-Sib is Muscat International Airport (MCT), about 12 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 as-Sib From Abroad

Every call, meeting invite or delivery ETA involving as-Sib 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 as-Sib gets missed.

🗺 Planning a Route Beyond as-Sib

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

🔎 Explore More About as-Sib

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

Frequently Asked Questions — Travelling To as-Sib

What side of the road do people drive on in as-Sib?

as-Sib, 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 as-Sib use?

as-Sib 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 as-Sib?

In as-Sib, 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 as-Sib?

Muscat International Airport (MCT) is the nearest airport to as-Sib, about 12 km away. See the Nearest Airports table above for airports near the state capital as well.

What time zone is as-Sib in, and does it observe daylight saving?

as-Sib 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 as-Sib?

as-Sib shares the official and regional languages of Muscat 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 as-Sib?

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