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Current Date And Time In Maţarah, Yemen

Sunday, 26 July 2026
16:28:30 AST
State: Shabwah
Currency: Yemeni Rial (YER)
Timezone: UTC +03:00 (AST)
District: Dhar

✈️ Maţarah, Shabwah, Yemen - Travel Information


Plan your trip to Maţarah, Shabwah, 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 Maţarah.

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

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🚗 Driving & General Info

Vehicles in Yemen, which includes Maţarah, 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 Maţarah.

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 Maţarah. 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 Maţarah.

🚔
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 Maţarah for flight planning and ground transport arrangements.

Nearest to Maţarah
International Airport • GXF
Seiyun Hadhramaut International Airport
Seiyun, YE
133
km away
Nearest to Ataq (Capital)
Regional Airport • AXK
Ataq Airport
Ataq, YE
2
km from Ataq

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

✈️ How Far Is Maţarah From Major World Cities?

Straight-line (great-circle) distance from Maţarah 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)1,338 km831 mi~ 2h 19m
Paris (France)5,519 km3,430 mi~ 7h 15m
London (United Kingdom)5,807 km3,608 mi~ 7h 35m
Singapore (Singapore)6,355 km3,949 mi~ 8h 14m
Tokyo (Japan)9,186 km5,708 mi~ 11h 33m
New York (United States)11,346 km7,050 mi~ 14h 06m
Toronto (Canada)11,518 km7,157 mi~ 14h 18m
Sydney (Australia)12,197 km7,579 mi~ 15h 06m
Los Angeles (United States)14,303 km8,887 mi~ 17h 35m
Auckland (New Zealand)14,316 km8,896 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 Maţarah, 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 Maţarah 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 Time4:28 PM on Sunday, July 26, 2026

🌍 Time Difference From Maţarah to Major World Cities

It is currently 4:28 PM on Sunday in Maţarah. 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 Maţarah 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 Maţarah
New York (United States)Sun, 9:28 AM7h behind
Los Angeles (United States)Sun, 6:28 AM10h behind
Toronto (Canada)Sun, 9:28 AM7h behind
London (United Kingdom)Sun, 2:28 PM2h behind
Paris (France)Sun, 3:28 PM1h behind
Dubai (United Arab Emirates)Sun, 5:28 PM1h ahead
Singapore (Singapore)Sun, 9:28 PM5h ahead
Tokyo (Japan)Sun, 10:28 PM6h ahead
Sydney (Australia)Sun, 11:28 PM7h ahead
Auckland (New Zealand)Mon, 1:28 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 Maţarah — Quick Exchange Reference

The local currency in Maţarah 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 Maţarah

Knowing which languages are used in Maţarah 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 Maţarah. 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
Şana’ (Muhafazat Hadramaout, Yemen)12 mi20 kmSE
⬆️
‘Amd (Muhafazat Hadramaout, Yemen)28 mi45 kmSE
⬆️
Al Mafud (Shabwah, Yemen)28 mi46 kmWSW
⬆️
Aţ Ţalḩ (Shabwah, Yemen)30 mi48 kmSSW
⬆️
Ḩurayḑah (Muhafazat Hadramaout, Yemen)37 mi59 kmEast (E)
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🏛️ 7 Wonders Of The World — Distance From Maţarah

The closest of the New 7 Wonders to Maţarah is the Petra (Jordan), about 2,062 km away. Straight-line distances from Maţarah 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, Jordan2,062 km1,281 mi
Taj MahalAgra, India3,393 km2,108 mi
ColosseumRome, Italy4,456 km2,769 mi
Great Wall of ChinaBeijing (nearest major city), China7,078 km4,398 mi
Christ the RedeemerRio de Janeiro, Brazil10,758 km6,684 mi
Machu PicchuAguas Calientes, Peru13,586 km8,442 mi
Chichén ItzáPisté (nearest town), Mexico13,764 km8,553 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

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

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

⚡ Electrical Standards

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

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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🧭 Maţarah's Travel Essentials — What Every Visitor Should Know

🔋 Before You Pack for Maţarah

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

🚦 Rules of the Road in Maţarah

Maţarah 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 Maţarah

The closest airport to Maţarah is Seiyun Hadhramaut International Airport (GXF), about 133 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 Maţarah From Abroad

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

🗺 Planning a Route Beyond Maţarah

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

🔎 Explore More About Maţarah

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

Frequently Asked Questions — Travelling To Maţarah

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

Maţarah, 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 Maţarah use?

Maţarah 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 Maţarah?

In Maţarah, 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 Maţarah?

Seiyun Hadhramaut International Airport (GXF) is the nearest airport to Maţarah, about 133 km away. See the Nearest Airports table above for airports near the state capital as well.

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

Maţarah 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 Maţarah?

Maţarah shares the official and regional languages of Shabwah 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 Maţarah?

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