Day trip from Al Muharraq to Ar Rifā‘
Ar Rifā‘ lies 15 km (9 mi) south of Al Muharraq, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
At 15 km (9 mi) apart, Ar Rifā‘ is a realistic day trip from Al Muharraq: about 15 min each way by road.
| Al Muharraq | Ar Rifā‘ | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Bahrain | Bahrain |
| Population | 176,583 | 115,495 |
| Elevation | 7 m (23 ft) | 43 m (141 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+3 (Asia/Bahrain) | UTC+3 (Asia/Bahrain) |
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Staying in Ar Rifā‘
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Common questions
How far is Ar Rifā‘ from Al Muharraq?
15 km (9 mi) in a straight line, south of Al Muharraq; by road roughly 19 km (12 mi).
How long does it take to get from Al Muharraq to Ar Rifā‘ by road?
About 15 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Al Muharraq and Ar Rifā‘?
No, both are on Asia/Bahrain at the moment.
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.