Day trip from Ar Rayyān to Khobar
Khobar lies 164 km (102 mi) north-west of Ar Rayyān, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
At 164 km (102 mi) apart, Khobar is a realistic day trip from Ar Rayyān: about 2 h 40 min each way by road.
| Ar Rayyān | Khobar | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Qatar | Saudi Arabia |
| Population | 272,465 | 165,799 |
| Elevation | 23 m (75 ft) | 8 m (26 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+3 (Asia/Qatar) | UTC+3 (Asia/Riyadh) |
What changes when you arrive in Khobar
Crossing from Qatar into Saudi Arabia: money changes from the Rial 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 tours and tickets in Khobar
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Staying in Khobar
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Common questions
How far is Khobar from Ar Rayyān?
164 km (102 mi) in a straight line, north-west of Ar Rayyān; by road roughly 200 km (124 mi).
How long does it take to get from Ar Rayyān to Khobar by road?
About 2 h 40 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Ar Rayyān and Khobar?
No, both are on the same offset at the moment.
What currency do I need in Khobar?
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.