Oman facts
| Capital | Muscat |
|---|---|
| Continent / region | Asia, Western Asia |
| Area | 309,500 km² · 119,499 sq mi · 76,478,998 acres |
| Language | Arabic |
| Demonym | Omani |
| Currency | Omani Rial (OMR) |
| Time zone | Asia/Dubai · UTC+4 · 11:35 PM at the time this page was updated |
| Calling code | +968 |
| Internet domain | .om |
| Electricity | 230V, 50Hz · plug types G |
| Capital coordinates | 23.5841, 58.4078 |
Time difference
Muscat is on UTC+4 today. When it is 12:00 noon there, the time elsewhere is:
| Place | Time |
|---|---|
| New York | 4:00 a.m. |
| Los Angeles | 1:00 a.m. |
| London | 9:00 a.m. |
| UTC | 8:00 a.m. |
To convert other times, use the time zone converter. For how far local clocks are from the Sun, see the solar time calculator.
Size and distance
- Oman is about 3.3% of the size of the United States (9,372,610 km²).
- Oman is about 1.3 times the size of the United Kingdom (242,900 km²).
- Muscat to Washington, D.C.: about 11,664 km (7,248 mi) as the crow flies.
- Muscat to London: about 5,820 km (3,617 mi) as the crow flies.
Neighboring countries
Oman shares land borders with 3 countries: Saudi Arabia, United Arab Emirates, Yemen.
Sources: country data from mledoze/countries (ODbL), capital coordinates from GeoNames (CC BY 4.0), borders from Natural Earth. Area figures may include inland water and differ slightly between sources.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the capital of Oman?
The capital of Oman is Muscat.
How big is Oman?
Oman covers about 309,500 km² (119,499 sq mi), ranking 71 of 196 countries by area. It is about 3.3% of the size of the United States. It is about 1.3 times the size of the United Kingdom.
What time zone is Oman in?
Muscat uses UTC+4 (Asia/Dubai) today. When it is noon in Muscat, it is 4:00 a.m. in New York and 9:00 a.m. in London. Countries that observe daylight saving time change their offset during the year; this page is updated daily.
What currency does Oman use?
Oman uses the Omani Rial (OMR).
What is the country code for Oman?
The international calling code is +968. From the United States dial 011 968 followed by the number; from most other countries dial 00 968.
What language is spoken in Oman?
Official or national language: Arabic.