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Current Date And Time In Al-`Ula, Saudi Arabia

Sunday, 26 July 2026
16:36:18 AST
Currency: Saudi Riyal (SAR)
Timezone: UTC +03:00 (AST)
Population: 32,413

✈️ Al-`Ula, Medina Region, Saudi Arabia - Travel Information


Plan your trip to Al-`Ula, Medina Region, Saudi Arabia 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 Al-`Ula.

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

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🚗 Driving & General Info

Vehicles in Saudi Arabia, which includes Al-`Ula, follow Right-hand traffic — check road rules for Saudi Arabia before hiring a car, planning a road trip or deploying a commercial vehicle fleet in the region. This section also covers Saudi Arabia's time zone +03:00, country calling code +966 (exit prefix 00) and country internet domain .SA. Key reference for travel coordinators, fleet managers, delivery planners and field staff running ground operations in Al-`Ula.

AttributeValue
🚗 Driving Side➡️ Right side of road
⏰ Time Zone(s)+03:00
📞 Country Calling Code+966
☎️ International Exit Prefix00
🌐 Internet Domain.SA

🚨 Emergency Numbers

Active emergency contact numbers for Saudi Arabia — police 999, ambulance 997, fire brigade 998, general emergency 911. Store these in your phone before you reach Al-`Ula. 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 Al-`Ula.

🚔
Police
999
🚑
Ambulance
997
🚒
Fire
998
📞
General
911

📊 Saudi Arabia At A Glance

Key United Nations development indicators for Saudi Arabia — a fast read on healthcare quality, education level and economic strength of the country you are visiting.

🌟
HDI Score
0.875
Very high
👤
Life Expectancy
79.0
years
📚
Literacy Rate
97.9%
adults 15+
💰
GDP Per Capita
$35,122
USD / year
💼
Unemployment
3.0%
of labour force

📊 Source: UNDP / World Bank country indicators. See the full Saudi Arabia development profile.

✈️ Nearest Airports

Airports closest to Al-`Ula for flight planning and ground transport arrangements.

Nearest to Al-`Ula
International Airport • ULH
Al-Ula International Airport
Al-Ula, SA
24
km away

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

✈️ How Far Is Al-`Ula From Major World Cities?

Straight-line (great-circle) distance from Al-`Ula 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)1,741 km1,082 mi~ 2h 48m
Paris (France)3,929 km2,441 mi~ 5h 22m
London (United Kingdom)4,217 km2,621 mi~ 5h 43m
Singapore (Singapore)7,554 km4,694 mi~ 9h 38m
Tokyo (Japan)9,282 km5,768 mi~ 11h 40m
New York (United States)9,759 km6,064 mi~ 12h 14m
Toronto (Canada)9,928 km6,169 mi~ 12h 26m
Los Angeles (United States)12,817 km7,964 mi~ 15h 50m
Sydney (Australia)13,665 km8,491 mi~ 16h 50m
Auckland (New Zealand)15,816 km9,827 mi~ 19h 21m

✈ 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 Al-`Ula, Saudi Arabia is set to Arabia Standard Time (AST) with a current offset of UTC +03:00. Running digital systems, booking flights or arranging conference calls with regional partners in Al-`Ula requires syncing with local business hours to avoid logistics scheduling mismatches.

Standard ParameterCurrent Status
⏰ Active Time ZoneArabia Standard Time (AST)
⏱️ Active UTC OffsetUTC +03:00
📅 DST Observing StatusNot Observed (Standard Time year-round)
🕒 Current Local Time4:36 PM on Sunday, July 26, 2026

🌍 Time Difference From Al-`Ula to Major World Cities

It is currently 4:36 PM on Sunday in Al-`Ula. 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 Al-`Ula 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 Al-`Ula
New York (United States)Sun, 9:36 AM7h behind
Los Angeles (United States)Sun, 6:36 AM10h behind
Toronto (Canada)Sun, 9:36 AM7h behind
London (United Kingdom)Sun, 2:36 PM2h behind
Paris (France)Sun, 3:36 PM1h behind
Dubai (United Arab Emirates)Sun, 5:36 PM1h ahead
Singapore (Singapore)Sun, 9:36 PM5h ahead
Tokyo (Japan)Sun, 10:36 PM6h ahead
Sydney (Australia)Sun, 11:36 PM7h ahead
Auckland (New Zealand)Mon, 1:36 AM9h 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 Al-`Ula — Quick Exchange Reference

The local currency in Al-`Ula is the Saudi riyal (SAR), written as ر.س. 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.س 3.76
SAR
€ 1 Euro
ر.س 4.28
SAR
£ 1 British Pound
ر.س 5.01
SAR
A$ 1 Australian Dollar
ر.س 2.63
SAR
C$ 1 Canadian Dollar
ر.س 2.67
SAR

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

🗣️ Languages Spoken In Al-`Ula

Knowing which languages are used in Al-`Ula 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 Al-`Ula. 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
Tayma’ (Tabuk Region, Saudi Arabia)80 mi128 kmNNE
⬆️
Al Wajh (Tabuk Region, Saudi Arabia)94 mi151 kmWSW
⬆️
Khaybar (Medina Region, Saudi Arabia)104 mi168 kmSE
⬆️
Umluj (Tabuk Region, Saudi Arabia)117 mi188 kmSSW
⬆️
Duba (Tabuk Region, Saudi Arabia)147 mi236 kmWNW
⬆️

🏛️ 7 Wonders Of The World — Distance From Al-`Ula

The closest of the New 7 Wonders to Al-`Ula is the Petra (Jordan), about 479 km away. Straight-line distances from Al-`Ula 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, Jordan479 km298 mi
ColosseumRome, Italy2,871 km1,784 mi
Taj MahalAgra, India3,962 km2,462 mi
Great Wall of ChinaBeijing (nearest major city), China7,171 km4,456 mi
Christ the RedeemerRio de Janeiro, Brazil10,312 km6,408 mi
Chichén ItzáPisté (nearest town), Mexico12,213 km7,589 mi
Machu PicchuAguas Calientes, Peru12,674 km7,875 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

Al-`Ula shares the same national travel standards as the rest of Medina Region and Saudi Arabia. For a broader view covering more cities and regional context, see the full state and country travel guides.

✈️ Medina Region Travel GuideView travel standards for all of Medina Region, including major hub cities.
✈️ Saudi Arabia Travel GuideView nationwide travel standards for Saudi Arabia.

⚡ Electrical Standards

Power supply in Al-`Ula, Saudi Arabia runs at 230V / 60Hz 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 Al-`Ula and a voltage converter if needed. Essential pre-arrival check for gadget travellers, hardware shippers, remote workers and field engineers setting up equipment in Al-`Ula.

StandardDetail
⚡ Voltage230 V
🔄 Frequency60 Hz
🔌 Plug Types
GType G: Three rectangular pins
States By Alphabets

🧭 Al-`Ula's Travel Essentials — What Every Visitor Should Know

🔋 Before You Pack for Al-`Ula

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

🚦 Rules of the Road in Al-`Ula

Al-`Ula keeps Right-hand traffic, same as the rest of Saudi Arabia. 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 Al-`Ula

The closest airport to Al-`Ula is Al-Ula International Airport (ULH), about 24 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 Al-`Ula From Abroad

Every call, meeting invite or delivery ETA involving Al-`Ula 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 Al-`Ula gets missed.

🗺 Planning a Route Beyond Al-`Ula

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

🔎 Explore More About Al-`Ula

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

Frequently Asked Questions — Travelling To Al-`Ula

What side of the road do people drive on in Al-`Ula?

Al-`Ula, like the rest of Saudi Arabia, 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 Al-`Ula use?

Al-`Ula runs on 230V / 60Hz 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 Al-`Ula?

In Al-`Ula, reach police on 999, ambulance on 997, fire brigade on 998, a general emergency line on 911. See the Emergency Numbers card above — save these before you need them.

What is the closest airport to Al-`Ula?

Al-Ula International Airport (ULH) is the nearest airport to Al-`Ula, about 24 km away. See the Nearest Airports table above for airports near the state capital as well.

What time zone is Al-`Ula in, and does it observe daylight saving?

Al-`Ula runs on Arabia Standard Time (UTC +03:00). See the Local Time Offset & DST Status card above, plus a live time-difference table against major world cities.

What languages are spoken in Al-`Ula?

Al-`Ula shares the official and regional languages of Medina Region and Saudi Arabia — 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 Al-`Ula?

No — Al-`Ula uses the Saudi riyal (SAR), symbol ر.س. Convert before you arrive; see the quick exchange reference above or the full Al-`Ula currency page for live rates.