Driving from Doha to Musaffah
Musaffah lies 315 km (196 mi) east of Doha, +1 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there.
Driving takes about 4 h 48 min without stops, over roughly 385 km (239 mi) of road; add breaks, fuel and any border.
| Doha | Musaffah | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Qatar | United Arab Emirates |
| Population | 344,939 | 243,341 |
| Elevation | 11 m (36 ft) | 7 m (23 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+3 (Asia/Qatar) | UTC+4 (Asia/Dubai) |
Clocks in Musaffah are 1 h ahead of Doha right now, so a 4 h 48 min journey lands 5 h 48 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Musaffah
Crossing from Qatar into United Arab Emirates: money changes from the Rial to the Dirham (AED); sockets are AC power s and sockets: British and related types, BS 1363, Euro; the dialling code becomes +971; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q1061257 / http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648827.
Where to book car hire from Doha to Musaffah
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Staying in Musaffah
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Common questions
How far is Musaffah from Doha?
315 km (196 mi) in a straight line, east of Doha; by road roughly 385 km (239 mi).
How long does it take to get from Doha to Musaffah by car?
About 4 h 48 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Doha and Musaffah?
Musaffah is 1 h ahead at the moment (Asia/Dubai against Asia/Qatar).
What currency do I need in Musaffah?
The Dirham (AED).
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 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel 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.