Day trip from Khobar to Madīnat Ḩamad
Madīnat Ḩamad lies 35 km (22 mi) south-east of Khobar, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
At 35 km (22 mi) apart, Madīnat Ḩamad is a realistic day trip from Khobar: about 34 min each way by road.
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| Khobar | Madīnat Ḩamad | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Saudi Arabia | Bahrain |
| Population | 165,799 | 133,550 |
| Elevation | 8 m (26 ft) | 35 m (115 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+3 (Asia/Riyadh) | UTC+3 (Asia/Bahrain) |
What changes when you arrive in Madīnat Ḩamad
Crossing from Saudi Arabia into Bahrain: money changes from the Rial to the Dinar (BHD); the dialling code becomes +973; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q1061257 / http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q3086706.
Where to book tours and tickets in Madīnat Ḩamad
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Staying in Madīnat Ḩamad
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Common questions
How far is Madīnat Ḩamad from Khobar?
35 km (22 mi) in a straight line, south-east of Khobar; by road roughly 43 km (26 mi).
How long does it take to get from Khobar to Madīnat Ḩamad by road?
About 34 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Khobar and Madīnat Ḩamad?
No, both are on the same offset at the moment.
What currency do I need in Madīnat Ḩamad?
The Dinar (BHD).
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.