Day trip from Muscat to Sohar
Sohar lies 192 km (119 mi) north-west of Muscat, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
At 192 km (119 mi) apart, Sohar is a realistic day trip from Muscat: about 3 h 8 min each way by road.
| Muscat | Sohar | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Oman | Oman |
| Population | 797,000 | 108,274 |
| Elevation | 14 m (46 ft) | 12 m (39 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+4 (Asia/Muscat) | UTC+4 (Asia/Muscat) |
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 Muscat?
192 km (119 mi) in a straight line, north-west of Muscat; by road roughly 235 km (146 mi).
How long does it take to get from Muscat to Sohar by road?
About 3 h 8 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Muscat and Sohar?
No, both are on Asia/Muscat 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.