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Current Date And Time In Şana’, Yemen

Sunday, 26 July 2026
18:33:31 AST
Currency: Yemeni Rial (YER)
Timezone: UTC +03:00 (AST)
District: Rakhyah

✈️ Şana’, Muhafazat Hadramaout, Yemen - Travel Information


Plan your trip to Şana’, Muhafazat Hadramaout, 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 Şana’.

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

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🚗 Driving & General Info

Vehicles in Yemen, which includes Şana’, 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 Şana’.

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 Şana’. 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 Şana’.

🚔
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 Şana’ for flight planning and ground transport arrangements.

Nearest to Şana’
International Airport • GXF
Seiyun Hadhramaut International Airport
Seiyun, YE
126
km away
Nearest to Mukalla (Capital)
International Airport • RIY
Riyan International Airport
Mukalla(Riyan), YE
30
km from Mukalla

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

✈️ How Far Is Şana’ From Major World Cities?

Straight-line (great-circle) distance from Şana’ 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)1,341 km833 mi~ 2h 20m
Paris (France)5,539 km3,442 mi~ 7h 16m
London (United Kingdom)5,826 km3,620 mi~ 7h 36m
Singapore (Singapore)6,339 km3,939 mi~ 8h 12m
Tokyo (Japan)9,183 km5,706 mi~ 11h 33m
New York (United States)11,366 km7,062 mi~ 14h 07m
Toronto (Canada)11,538 km7,169 mi~ 14h 19m
Sydney (Australia)12,178 km7,567 mi~ 15h 05m
Auckland (New Zealand)14,297 km8,884 mi~ 17h 34m
Los Angeles (United States)14,320 km8,898 mi~ 17h 36m

✈ 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 Şana’, 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 Şana’ 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 Time6:33 PM on Sunday, July 26, 2026

🌍 Time Difference From Şana’ to Major World Cities

It is currently 6:33 PM on Sunday in Şana’. 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 Şana’ 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 Şana’
New York (United States)Sun, 11:33 AM7h behind
Los Angeles (United States)Sun, 8:33 AM10h behind
Toronto (Canada)Sun, 11:33 AM7h behind
London (United Kingdom)Sun, 4:33 PM2h behind
Paris (France)Sun, 5:33 PM1h behind
Dubai (United Arab Emirates)Sun, 7:33 PM1h ahead
Singapore (Singapore)Sun, 11:33 PM5h ahead
Tokyo (Japan)Mon, 12:33 AM6h ahead
Sydney (Australia)Mon, 1:33 AM7h ahead
Auckland (New Zealand)Mon, 3:33 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 Şana’ — Quick Exchange Reference

The local currency in Şana’ 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
﷼ 271.33
YER
£ 1 British Pound
﷼ 317.74
YER
A$ 1 Australian Dollar
﷼ 166.51
YER
C$ 1 Canadian Dollar
﷼ 169.15
YER

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

🗣️ Languages Spoken In Şana’

Knowing which languages are used in Şana’ 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 Şana’. 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
Maţarah (Shabwah, Yemen)12 mi20 kmNW
⬆️
‘Amd (Muhafazat Hadramaout, Yemen)16 mi26 kmESE
⬆️
Aţ Ţalḩ (Shabwah, Yemen)30 mi48 kmSW
⬆️
Ḩurayḑah (Muhafazat Hadramaout, Yemen)31 mi50 kmENE
⬆️
Az̧ Z̧ali‘ah (Muhafazat Hadramaout, Yemen)31 mi50 kmSSE
⬆️

🏛️ 7 Wonders Of The World — Distance From Şana’

The closest of the New 7 Wonders to Şana’ is the Petra (Jordan), about 2,082 km away. Straight-line distances from Şana’ 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, Jordan2,082 km1,294 mi
Taj MahalAgra, India3,387 km2,105 mi
ColosseumRome, Italy4,476 km2,781 mi
Great Wall of ChinaBeijing (nearest major city), China7,075 km4,396 mi
Christ the RedeemerRio de Janeiro, Brazil10,766 km6,689 mi
Machu PicchuAguas Calientes, Peru13,599 km8,450 mi
Chichén ItzáPisté (nearest town), Mexico13,784 km8,565 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

Şana’ shares the same national travel standards as the rest of Muhafazat Hadramaout and Yemen. For a broader view covering more cities and regional context, see the full state and country travel guides.

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

⚡ Electrical Standards

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

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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🧭 Şana’'s Travel Essentials — What Every Visitor Should Know

🔋 Before You Pack for Şana’

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

🚦 Rules of the Road in Şana’

Şana’ 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 Şana’

The closest airport to Şana’ is Seiyun Hadhramaut International Airport (GXF), about 126 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 Şana’ From Abroad

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

🗺 Planning a Route Beyond Şana’

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

🔎 Explore More About Şana’

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

Frequently Asked Questions — Travelling To Şana’

What side of the road do people drive on in Şana’?

Şana’, 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 Şana’ use?

Şana’ 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 Şana’?

In Şana’, 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 Şana’?

Seiyun Hadhramaut International Airport (GXF) is the nearest airport to Şana’, about 126 km away. See the Nearest Airports table above for airports near the state capital as well.

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

Şana’ 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 Şana’?

Şana’ shares the official and regional languages of Muhafazat Hadramaout 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 Şana’?

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