Driving from Manama to Sharjah
Sharjah lies 493 km (307 mi) east of Manama, +1 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there.
Driving takes about 7 h 31 min without stops, over roughly 602 km (374 mi) of road; add breaks, fuel and any border.
| Manama | Sharjah | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Bahrain | United Arab Emirates |
| Population | 147,074 | 1.8 million |
| Elevation | 12 m (39 ft) | 15 m (49 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+3 (Asia/Bahrain) | UTC+4 (Asia/Dubai) |
Clocks in Sharjah are 1 h ahead of Manama right now, so a 7 h 31 min journey lands 8 h 31 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Sharjah
Crossing from Bahrain into United Arab Emirates: money changes from the Dinar 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 Manama 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 Manama?
493 km (307 mi) in a straight line, east of Manama; by road roughly 602 km (374 mi).
How long does it take to get from Manama to Sharjah by car?
About 7 h 31 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Manama and Sharjah?
Sharjah is 1 h ahead at the moment (Asia/Dubai against Asia/Bahrain).
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.