Driving from Khobar to Doha
Doha lies 172 km (107 mi) south-east of Khobar, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
Driving takes about 2 h 38 min without stops, over roughly 210 km (131 mi) of road; add breaks, fuel and any border.
| Khobar | Doha | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Saudi Arabia | Qatar |
| Population | 165,799 | 344,939 |
| Elevation | 8 m (26 ft) | 11 m (36 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+3 (Asia/Riyadh) | UTC+3 (Asia/Qatar) |
What changes when you arrive in Doha
Crossing from Saudi Arabia into Qatar: money changes from the Rial to the Rial (QAR); sockets are AC power s and sockets: British and related types, BS 1363; the dialling code becomes +974; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q1061257 / http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q3086706.
Where to book car hire from Khobar to Doha
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Staying in Doha
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Common questions
How far is Doha from Khobar?
172 km (107 mi) in a straight line, south-east of Khobar; by road roughly 210 km (131 mi).
How long does it take to get from Khobar to Doha by car?
About 2 h 38 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Khobar and Doha?
No, both are on the same offset at the moment.
What currency do I need in Doha?
The Rial (QAR).
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 13 September 2026. Hotel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.