Driving from Madinah to Sharjah
Sharjah lies 1,595 km (991 mi) east of Madinah, +1 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there.
Driving takes about 24 h 20 min without stops, over roughly 1,946 km (1,209 mi) of road; add breaks, fuel and any border.
| Madinah | Sharjah | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Saudi Arabia | United Arab Emirates |
| Population | 1.3 million | 1.8 million |
| Elevation | 603 m (1,978 ft) | 15 m (49 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+3 (Asia/Riyadh) | UTC+4 (Asia/Dubai) |
Clocks in Sharjah are 1 h ahead of Madinah right now, so a 24 h 20 min journey lands 25 h 20 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Sharjah
Crossing from Saudi Arabia 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 Madinah to Sharjah
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Staying in Sharjah
Our booking partner lists 122 places to stay in Sharjah. Of the 48 with a star rating, the largest group is 4-star (14), and 7 are five-star. Across 28 properties with at least 50 reviews, the average guest score is 7.5 out of 10. Guests have left 19,303 reviews in total.
Book a hotel in Sharjah
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Common questions
How far is Sharjah from Madinah?
1,595 km (991 mi) in a straight line, east of Madinah; by road roughly 1,946 km (1,209 mi).
How long does it take to get from Madinah to Sharjah by car?
About 24 h 20 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Madinah and Sharjah?
Sharjah is 1 h ahead at the moment (Asia/Dubai against Asia/Riyadh).
What currency do I need in Sharjah?
The Dirham (AED).
Where can I stay in Sharjah?
Our booking partner lists 122 places to stay in Sharjah, bookable on this site.
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.