Driving from Dubai to Jizan
Jizan lies 1,606 km (998 mi) south-west of Dubai, -1 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there.
Driving takes about 24 h 29 min without stops, over roughly 1,959 km (1,217 mi) of road; add breaks, fuel and any border.
| Dubai | Jizan | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | United Arab Emirates | Saudi Arabia |
| Population | 3.8 million | 105,198 |
| Elevation | 24 m (79 ft) | 19 m (62 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+4 (Asia/Dubai) | UTC+3 (Asia/Riyadh) |
Clocks in Jizan are 1 h behind Dubai right now, so a 24 h 29 min journey lands only 23 h 29 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Jizan
Crossing from United Arab Emirates into Saudi Arabia: money changes from the Dirham to the Rial (SAR); sockets are BS 1363; 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 Dubai to Jizan
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Staying in Jizan
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Common questions
How far is Jizan from Dubai?
1,606 km (998 mi) in a straight line, south-west of Dubai; by road roughly 1,959 km (1,217 mi).
How long does it take to get from Dubai to Jizan by car?
About 24 h 29 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Dubai and Jizan?
Jizan is 1 h behind at the moment (Asia/Riyadh against Asia/Dubai).
What currency do I need in Jizan?
The Rial (SAR).
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.