Driving from Sharjah to Ta’if
Ta’if lies 1,596 km (991 mi) west of Sharjah, -1 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there.
Driving takes about 24 h 20 min without stops, over roughly 1,947 km (1,210 mi) of road; add breaks, fuel and any border.
| Sharjah | Ta’if | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | United Arab Emirates | Saudi Arabia |
| Population | 1.8 million | 688,693 |
| Elevation | 15 m (49 ft) | 1,672 m (5,486 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+4 (Asia/Dubai) | UTC+3 (Asia/Riyadh) |
Clocks in Ta’if are 1 h behind Sharjah right now, so a 24 h 20 min journey lands only 23 h 20 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Ta’if
Crossing from United Arab Emirates into Saudi Arabia: money changes from the Dirham to the Rial (SAR); sockets are BS 1363; the dialling code becomes +966; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q1061257 / http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648903.
Where to book car hire from Sharjah to Ta’if
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Staying in Ta’if
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Common questions
How far is Ta’if from Sharjah?
1,596 km (991 mi) in a straight line, west of Sharjah; by road roughly 1,947 km (1,210 mi).
How long does it take to get from Sharjah to Ta’if 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 Sharjah and Ta’if?
Ta’if is 1 h behind at the moment (Asia/Riyadh against Asia/Dubai).
What currency do I need in Ta’if?
The Rial (SAR).
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.