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Current Date And Time In Sanaa, Yemen

Monday, 27 July 2026
10:59:43 AST
Currency: Yemeni Rial (YER)
Timezone: UTC +03:00 (AST)
Population: 1,937,451

✈️ Sanaa, Amanat Alasimah, Yemen - Travel Information


Plan your trip to Sanaa, Amanat Alasimah, Yemen 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 Sanaa.

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

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🚗 Driving & General Info

Vehicles in Yemen, which includes Sanaa, follow Right-hand traffic — check road rules for Yemen before hiring a car, planning a road trip or deploying a commercial vehicle fleet in the region. This section also covers Yemen's time zone +03:00, country calling code +967 (exit prefix 00) and country internet domain .YE. Key reference for travel coordinators, fleet managers, delivery planners and field staff running ground operations in Sanaa.

AttributeValue
🚗 Driving Side➡️ Right side of road
⏰ Time Zone(s)+03:00
📞 Country Calling Code+967
☎️ International Exit Prefix00
🌐 Internet Domain.YE

🚨 Emergency Numbers

Active emergency contact numbers for Yemen — police 194, ambulance 191, fire brigade 100. Store these in your phone before you reach Sanaa. 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 Sanaa.

🚔
Police
194
🚑
Ambulance
191
🚒
Fire
100

📊 Yemen At A Glance

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

🌟
HDI Score
0.455
Low
👤
Life Expectancy
69.4
years
📚
Literacy Rate
37.1%
adults 15+
💰
GDP Per Capita
$634
USD / year
💼
Unemployment
17.3%
of labour force

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

✈️ Nearest Airports

Airports closest to Sanaa for flight planning and ground transport arrangements.

Nearest to Sanaa
International Airport • SAH
Sanaa International Airport
Sanaa, YE
14
km away

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

✈️ How Far Is Sanaa From Major World Cities?

Straight-line (great-circle) distance from Sanaa 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)1,589 km988 mi~ 2h 37m
Paris (France)5,313 km3,301 mi~ 7h
London (United Kingdom)5,611 km3,487 mi~ 7h 21m
Singapore (Singapore)6,717 km4,173 mi~ 8h 39m
Tokyo (Japan)9,497 km5,901 mi~ 11h 55m
New York (United States)11,114 km6,906 mi~ 13h 50m
Toronto (Canada)11,311 km7,029 mi~ 14h 03m
Sydney (Australia)12,503 km7,769 mi~ 15h 28m
Los Angeles (United States)14,215 km8,833 mi~ 17h 28m
Auckland (New Zealand)14,604 km9,075 mi~ 17h 56m

✈ 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 Sanaa, Yemen 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 Sanaa 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 Time10:59 AM on Monday, July 27, 2026

🌍 Time Difference From Sanaa to Major World Cities

It is currently 10:59 AM on Monday in Sanaa. 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 Sanaa 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 Sanaa
New York (United States)Mon, 3:59 AM7h behind
Los Angeles (United States)Mon, 12:59 AM10h behind
Toronto (Canada)Mon, 3:59 AM7h behind
London (United Kingdom)Mon, 8:59 AM2h behind
Paris (France)Mon, 9:59 AM1h behind
Dubai (United Arab Emirates)Mon, 11:59 AM1h ahead
Singapore (Singapore)Mon, 3:59 PM5h ahead
Tokyo (Japan)Mon, 4:59 PM6h ahead
Sydney (Australia)Mon, 5:59 PM7h ahead
Auckland (New Zealand)Mon, 7:59 PM9h 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 Sanaa — Quick Exchange Reference

The local currency in Sanaa is the Yemeni rial (YER), written as . 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
﷼ 238.55
YER
€ 1 Euro
﷼ 272.14
YER
£ 1 British Pound
﷼ 318.45
YER
A$ 1 Australian Dollar
﷼ 167.13
YER
C$ 1 Canadian Dollar
﷼ 169.22
YER

💰 Indicative mid-market cross-rates, last refreshed July 27, 2026. See the full currency profile & live rates before exchanging money.

🗣️ Languages Spoken In Sanaa

Knowing which languages are used in Sanaa 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 Sanaa. 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
Sanaa (Sanaa Governorate, Yemen)1 mi2 kmNW
⬆️
Ar Rawḑah (Amanat Alasimah, Yemen)6 mi9 kmNNE
⬆️
Saḩar (Sanaa Governorate, Yemen)7 mi12 kmESE
⬆️
Jadder Cemetery (Amanat Alasimah, Yemen)8 mi13 kmNNW
⬆️
Qaryat al Qabil (Amanat Alasimah, Yemen)8 mi14 kmNW
⬆️

🏛️ 7 Wonders Of The World — Distance From Sanaa

The closest of the New 7 Wonders to Sanaa is the Petra (Jordan), about 1,890 km away. Straight-line distances from Sanaa 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, Jordan1,890 km1,174 mi
Taj MahalAgra, India3,729 km2,317 mi
ColosseumRome, Italy4,231 km2,629 mi
Great Wall of ChinaBeijing (nearest major city), China7,380 km4,586 mi
Christ the RedeemerRio de Janeiro, Brazil10,411 km6,469 mi
Machu PicchuAguas Calientes, Peru13,219 km8,214 mi
Chichén ItzáPisté (nearest town), Mexico13,485 km8,379 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

Sanaa shares the same national travel standards as the rest of Amanat Alasimah and Yemen. For a broader view covering more cities and regional context, see the full state and country travel guides.

✈️ Amanat Alasimah Travel GuideView travel standards for all of Amanat Alasimah, including major hub cities.
✈️ Yemen Travel GuideView nationwide travel standards for Yemen.

⚡ Electrical Standards

Power supply in Sanaa, Yemen runs at 230V / 50Hz using Type C/D/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 Sanaa and a voltage converter if needed. Essential pre-arrival check for gadget travellers, hardware shippers, remote workers and field engineers setting up equipment in Sanaa.

StandardDetail
⚡ Voltage230 V
🔄 Frequency50 Hz
🔌 Plug Types
CType C: Two round pins (Europlug)
DType D: Three round pins in triangle
GType G: Three rectangular pins
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🧭 Sanaa's Travel Essentials — What Every Visitor Should Know

🔋 Before You Pack for Sanaa

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

🚦 Rules of the Road in Sanaa

Sanaa keeps Right-hand traffic, same as the rest of Yemen. 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 Sanaa

The closest airport to Sanaa is Sanaa International Airport (SAH), about 14 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 Sanaa From Abroad

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

🗺 Planning a Route Beyond Sanaa

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

🔎 Explore More About Sanaa

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

Frequently Asked Questions — Travelling To Sanaa

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

Sanaa, like the rest of Yemen, 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 Sanaa use?

Sanaa runs on 230V / 50Hz power through Type C/D/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 Sanaa?

In Sanaa, reach police on 194, ambulance on 191, fire brigade on 100. See the Emergency Numbers card above — save these before you need them.

What is the closest airport to Sanaa?

Sanaa International Airport (SAH) is the nearest airport to Sanaa, about 14 km away. See the Nearest Airports table above for airports near the state capital as well.

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

Sanaa 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 Sanaa?

Sanaa shares the official and regional languages of Amanat Alasimah and Yemen — 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 Sanaa?

No — Sanaa uses the Yemeni rial (YER), symbol . Convert before you arrive; see the quick exchange reference above or the full Sanaa currency page for live rates.