Geographic position of Ar Rifā‘
Ar Rifā‘ is located in the Northern Hemisphere and the Eastern Hemisphere. Its coordinates are 26.1300° N, 50.5550° E.
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Distance from the Equator:
about 2,909 km (1,808 mi)
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Distance from the North Pole:
about 7,110 km (4,418 mi)
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Distance from the South Pole:
about 12,928 km (8,033 mi)
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Distance from the Prime Meridian:
about 5,053 km (3,140 mi) east
Ar Rifā‘ lies in the subtropical latitude zone. This latitude affects daylight length, seasonal variation and how local solar time compares with standard clock time.
Population Ranking of Ar Rifā‘
With a population of 115,495, Ar Rifā‘ ranks as the 4th most populous city in Bahrain, out of 8 cities tracked on this site.
Nearest Airport to Ar Rifā‘
Bahrain International Airport (BAH / OBBI) is a major international airport located about 17 km (11 mi) from Ar Rifā‘.
Current local time at the airport is 22:34:51.
Daylight saving time in Ar Rifā‘
Ar Rifā‘ uses the IANA time zone identifier Asia/Bahrain. The current local offset is UTC+3 / +03.
Ar Rifā‘ does not observe daylight saving time in 2026. The UTC offset remains stable throughout the year.
Best Time to Call Ar Rifā‘
Business hours in Ar Rifā‘ (9 AM-5 PM local time) fall at these local times elsewhere:
- New York: 2:00 AM - 10:00 AM ( Outside normal hours)
- Los Angeles: 11:00 PM (previous day) - 7:00 AM ( Outside normal hours)
- London: 7:00 AM - 3:00 PM ( Partial overlap)
- Dubai: 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM ( Convenient)
- Mumbai: 11:30 AM - 7:30 PM ( Partial overlap)
- Tokyo: 3:00 PM - 11:00 PM ( Partial overlap)
- Sydney: 4:00 PM - 12:00 AM (next day) ( Partial overlap)
Times shown reflect current UTC offsets and may shift by up to an hour around daylight saving transitions.
Time Difference from Ar Rifā‘
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Frequently Asked Questions
What time zone is Ar Rifā‘ in?
Ar Rifā‘ follows the Asia/Bahrain time zone, the official IANA identifier used by computers and databases worldwide to track local time accurately. Right now, this puts Ar Rifā‘ at UTC+3.
What time is it in Ar Rifā‘ right now?
The current local time in Ar Rifā‘ is 22:34:51 on Tuesday, 01 September 2026. This page updates automatically, so refreshing it will always show the live time.
Does Ar Rifā‘ observe daylight saving time?
No. Ar Rifā‘ is not currently observing daylight saving time, so the clock reflects standard time for this time zone.
How far ahead or behind UTC is Ar Rifā‘?
Ar Rifā‘ is currently UTC+3, meaning local time is +3 hours ahead of Coordinated Universal Time (UTC).
What is the nearest airport to Ar Rifā‘?
Bahrain International Airport (BAH) is the nearest airport to Ar Rifā‘, located about 17 km away. The current local time at the airport is 22:34:51.
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