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Madīnat ḨamadAl Hufūf

Driving from Madīnat Ḩamad to Al Hufūf

Al Hufūf lies 124 km (77 mi) south-west of Madīnat Ḩamad, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.

Driving takes about 1 h 54 min without stops, over roughly 152 km (94 mi) of road; add breaks, fuel and any border.

Madīnat ḨamadAl Hufūf

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Madīnat ḨamadAl Hufūf
CountryBahrainSaudi Arabia
Population133,550293,179
Elevation35 m (115 ft)159 m (522 ft)
Time nowUTC+3 (Asia/Bahrain)UTC+3 (Asia/Riyadh)

What changes when you arrive in Al Hufūf

Crossing from Bahrain into Saudi Arabia: money changes from the Dinar to the Rial (SAR); the dialling code becomes +966; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q1061257 / http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648903.

Where to book car hire from Madīnat Ḩamad to Al Hufūf

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Staying in Al Hufūf

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Common questions

How far is Al Hufūf from Madīnat Ḩamad?

124 km (77 mi) in a straight line, south-west of Madīnat Ḩamad; by road roughly 152 km (94 mi).

How long does it take to get from Madīnat Ḩamad to Al Hufūf by car?

About 1 h 54 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.

Is there a time difference between Madīnat Ḩamad and Al Hufūf?

No, both are on the same offset at the moment.

What currency do I need in Al Hufūf?

The Rial (SAR).

Where these facts come from

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  • 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.