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Madinat as Sultan Qaboos, Muscat, Oman – Oman Flag

Current Date And Time In Madinat as Sultan Qaboos, Oman

Saturday, 25 July 2026
22:34:32 GST
State: Muscat
Currency: Omani Rial (OMR)
Timezone: UTC +04:00 (GST)

✈️ Madinat as Sultan Qaboos, Muscat, Oman - Travel Information


Plan your trip to Madinat as Sultan Qaboos, 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 Madinat as Sultan Qaboos.

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

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🚗 Driving & General Info

Vehicles in Oman, which includes Madinat as Sultan Qaboos, 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 Madinat as Sultan Qaboos.

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 Madinat as Sultan Qaboos. 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 Madinat as Sultan Qaboos.

🚔
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 Madinat as Sultan Qaboos for flight planning and ground transport arrangements.

Nearest to Madinat as Sultan Qaboos
International Airport • MCT
Muscat International Airport
Muscat/Seeb, OM
17
km away

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

✈️ How Far Is Madinat as Sultan Qaboos From Major World Cities?

Straight-line (great-circle) distance from Madinat as Sultan Qaboos 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)369 km229 mi~ 1h 11m
Singapore (Singapore)5,473 km3,401 mi~ 7h 11m
Paris (France)5,602 km3,481 mi~ 7h 20m
London (United Kingdom)5,823 km3,618 mi~ 7h 36m
Tokyo (Japan)7,747 km4,814 mi~ 9h 52m
New York (United States)11,341 km7,047 mi~ 14h 06m
Toronto (Canada)11,389 km7,077 mi~ 14h 09m
Sydney (Australia)11,681 km7,258 mi~ 14h 30m
Los Angeles (United States)13,595 km8,448 mi~ 16h 45m
Auckland (New Zealand)13,834 km8,596 mi~ 17h 01m

✈ 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 Madinat as Sultan Qaboos, 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 Madinat as Sultan Qaboos 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 Time10:34 PM on Saturday, July 25, 2026

🌍 Time Difference From Madinat as Sultan Qaboos to Major World Cities

It is currently 10:34 PM on Saturday in Madinat as Sultan Qaboos. 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 Madinat as Sultan Qaboos 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 Madinat as Sultan Qaboos
New York (United States)Sat, 2:34 PM8h behind
Los Angeles (United States)Sat, 11:34 AM11h behind
Toronto (Canada)Sat, 2:34 PM8h behind
London (United Kingdom)Sat, 7:34 PM3h behind
Paris (France)Sat, 8:34 PM2h behind
Dubai (United Arab Emirates)Sat, 10:34 PMSame time
Singapore (Singapore)Sun, 2:34 AM4h ahead
Tokyo (Japan)Sun, 3:34 AM5h ahead
Sydney (Australia)Sun, 4:34 AM6h ahead
Auckland (New Zealand)Sun, 6:34 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 Madinat as Sultan Qaboos — Quick Exchange Reference

The local currency in Madinat as Sultan Qaboos 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 Madinat as Sultan Qaboos

Knowing which languages are used in Madinat as Sultan Qaboos 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 Madinat as Sultan Qaboos. 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
Minţaqat al Qurm at Tijariyah (Muscat, Oman)3 mi5 kmENE
⬆️
Muscat (Muscat, Oman)3 mi5 kmWSW
⬆️
Masqat (Muscat, Oman)3 mi5 kmWSW
⬆️
Bawshar (Muscat, Oman)4 mi6 kmWSW
⬆️
Al ‘Udhaybah ash Shamaliyah (Muscat, Oman)6 mi9 kmWest (W)
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🏛️ 7 Wonders Of The World — Distance From Madinat as Sultan Qaboos

The closest of the New 7 Wonders to Madinat as Sultan Qaboos is the Taj Mahal (India), about 2,005 km away. Straight-line distances from Madinat as Sultan Qaboos 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, India2,005 km1,246 mi
PetraWadi Musa, Jordan2,395 km1,488 mi
ColosseumRome, Italy4,686 km2,912 mi
Great Wall of ChinaBeijing (nearest major city), China5,634 km3,501 mi
Christ the RedeemerRio de Janeiro, Brazil12,128 km7,536 mi
Chichén ItzáPisté (nearest town), Mexico13,932 km8,657 mi
Machu PicchuAguas Calientes, Peru14,742 km9,160 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

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

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

🧭 Madinat as Sultan Qaboos's Travel Essentials — What Every Visitor Should Know

🔋 Before You Pack for Madinat as Sultan Qaboos

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

🚦 Rules of the Road in Madinat as Sultan Qaboos

Madinat as Sultan Qaboos 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 Madinat as Sultan Qaboos

The closest airport to Madinat as Sultan Qaboos is Muscat International Airport (MCT), 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 Madinat as Sultan Qaboos From Abroad

Every call, meeting invite or delivery ETA involving Madinat as Sultan Qaboos 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 Madinat as Sultan Qaboos gets missed.

🗺 Planning a Route Beyond Madinat as Sultan Qaboos

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

🔎 Explore More About Madinat as Sultan Qaboos

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

Frequently Asked Questions — Travelling To Madinat as Sultan Qaboos

What side of the road do people drive on in Madinat as Sultan Qaboos?

Madinat as Sultan Qaboos, 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 Madinat as Sultan Qaboos use?

Madinat as Sultan Qaboos 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 Madinat as Sultan Qaboos?

In Madinat as Sultan Qaboos, 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 Madinat as Sultan Qaboos?

Muscat International Airport (MCT) is the nearest airport to Madinat as Sultan Qaboos, about 17 km away. See the Nearest Airports table above for airports near the state capital as well.

What time zone is Madinat as Sultan Qaboos in, and does it observe daylight saving?

Madinat as Sultan Qaboos 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 Madinat as Sultan Qaboos?

Madinat as Sultan Qaboos 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 Madinat as Sultan Qaboos?

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