Day trip from Abu Dhabi to Sohar
Sohar lies 234 km (146 mi) east of Abu Dhabi, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
At 234 km (146 mi) apart, Sohar is a realistic day trip from Abu Dhabi: about 3 h 49 min each way by road.
| Abu Dhabi | Sohar | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | United Arab Emirates | Oman |
| Population | 1.8 million | 108,274 |
| Elevation | 6 m (20 ft) | 12 m (39 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+4 (Asia/Dubai) | UTC+4 (Asia/Muscat) |
What changes when you arrive in Sohar
Crossing from United Arab Emirates into Oman: money changes from the Dirham to the Rial (OMR); sockets are BS 1363, Euro; the dialling code becomes +968; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q1061257 / http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q4676624.
Where to book tours and tickets in Sohar
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Staying in Sohar
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Common questions
How far is Sohar from Abu Dhabi?
234 km (146 mi) in a straight line, east of Abu Dhabi; by road roughly 286 km (178 mi).
How long does it take to get from Abu Dhabi to Sohar by road?
About 3 h 49 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Abu Dhabi and Sohar?
No, both are on the same offset at the moment.
What currency do I need in Sohar?
The Rial (OMR).
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.