Driving from Sharjah to Ar Rifā‘
Ar Rifā‘ lies 494 km (307 mi) west of Sharjah, -1 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there.
Driving takes about 7 h 32 min without stops, over roughly 603 km (375 mi) of road; add breaks, fuel and any border.
| Sharjah | Ar Rifā‘ | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | United Arab Emirates | Bahrain |
| Population | 1.8 million | 115,495 |
| Elevation | 15 m (49 ft) | 43 m (141 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+4 (Asia/Dubai) | UTC+3 (Asia/Bahrain) |
Clocks in Ar Rifā‘ are 1 h behind Sharjah right now, so a 7 h 32 min journey lands only 6 h 32 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Ar Rifā‘
Crossing from United Arab Emirates into Bahrain: money changes from the Dirham to the Dinar (BHD); sockets are BS 1363; the dialling code becomes +973; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q1061257 / http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q3086706.
Where to book car hire from Sharjah to Ar Rifā‘
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Staying in Ar Rifā‘
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Common questions
How far is Ar Rifā‘ from Sharjah?
494 km (307 mi) in a straight line, west of Sharjah; by road roughly 603 km (375 mi).
How long does it take to get from Sharjah to Ar Rifā‘ by car?
About 7 h 32 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Sharjah and Ar Rifā‘?
Ar Rifā‘ is 1 h behind at the moment (Asia/Bahrain against Asia/Dubai).
What currency do I need in Ar Rifā‘?
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.