Bandar Abbas to Sohar by ferry
Sohar lies 319 km (198 mi) south of Bandar Abbas, +0.5 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there.
The sea distance is about 319 km (198 mi); at typical ferry speeds a direct crossing would take around 9 h 39 min. Whether one runs, and how often, is in the operator’s timetable.
| Bandar Abbas | Sohar | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Iran | Oman |
| Population | 352,173 | 108,274 |
| Elevation | 9 m (30 ft) | 12 m (39 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+3:30 (Asia/Tehran) | UTC+4 (Asia/Muscat) |
| Port | Shahid Bahonar Port | Port of Sohar |
Clocks in Sohar are 30 min ahead of Bandar Abbas right now, so a 9 h 39 min journey lands 10 h 9 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Sohar
Crossing from Iran into Oman: money changes from the Rial to the Rial (OMR); sockets are BS 1363, Euro; the dialling code becomes +968; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q1061257 / http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q4676624.
Where to book ferries from Bandar Abbas to Sohar
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Staying in Sohar
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Common questions
How far is Sohar from Bandar Abbas?
319 km (198 mi) in a straight line, south of Bandar Abbas; by road roughly 389 km (242 mi).
How long does it take to get from Bandar Abbas to Sohar by ferry?
About 9 h 39 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Bandar Abbas and Sohar?
Sohar is 30 min ahead at the moment (Asia/Muscat against Asia/Tehran).
What currency do I need in Sohar?
The Rial (OMR).
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.