Day trip from Ar Rayyān to Manama
Manama lies 134 km (83 mi) north-west of Ar Rayyān, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
At 134 km (83 mi) apart, Manama is a realistic day trip from Ar Rayyān: about 2 h 11 min each way by road.
| Ar Rayyān | Manama | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Qatar | Bahrain |
| Population | 272,465 | 147,074 |
| Elevation | 23 m (75 ft) | 12 m (39 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+3 (Asia/Qatar) | UTC+3 (Asia/Bahrain) |
What changes when you arrive in Manama
Crossing from Qatar into Bahrain: money changes from the Rial 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.
What to see in Manama
UNESCO World Heritage in the city: Qal’at al Bahrain.
Where to book tours and tickets in Manama
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Staying in Manama
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Common questions
How far is Manama from Ar Rayyān?
134 km (83 mi) in a straight line, north-west of Ar Rayyān; by road roughly 163 km (101 mi).
How long does it take to get from Ar Rayyān to Manama by road?
About 2 h 11 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Ar Rayyān and Manama?
No, both are on the same offset at the moment.
What currency do I need in Manama?
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.