Geographic position of Ras Al Khaimah
Ras Al Khaimah is located in the Northern Hemisphere and the Eastern Hemisphere. Its coordinates are 25.7895° N, 55.9432° E.
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Distance from the Equator:
about 2,871 km (1,784 mi)
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Distance from the North Pole:
about 7,148 km (4,442 mi)
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Distance from the South Pole:
about 12,890 km (8,009 mi)
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Distance from the Prime Meridian:
about 5,607 km (3,484 mi) east
Ras Al Khaimah 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 Ras Al Khaimah
With a population of 351,943, Ras Al Khaimah ranks as the 7th most populous city in United Arab Emirates, out of 63 cities tracked on this site.
Nearest Airport to Ras Al Khaimah
Ras Al Khaimah International Airport (RKT / OMRK) is a major international airport located about 20 km (12 mi) from Ras Al Khaimah.
Current local time at the airport is 20:35:01.
Daylight saving time in Ras Al Khaimah
Ras Al Khaimah uses the IANA time zone identifier Asia/Dubai. The current local offset is UTC+4 / +04.
Ras Al Khaimah does not observe daylight saving time in 2026. The UTC offset remains stable throughout the year.
Best Time to Call Ras Al Khaimah
Business hours in Ras Al Khaimah (9 AM-5 PM local time) fall at these local times elsewhere:
- New York: 1:00 AM - 9:00 AM ( Outside normal hours)
- Los Angeles: 10:00 PM (previous day) - 6:00 AM ( Outside normal hours)
- London: 6:00 AM - 2:00 PM ( Partial overlap)
- Mumbai: 10:30 AM - 6:30 PM ( Convenient)
- Tokyo: 2:00 PM - 10:00 PM ( Partial overlap)
- Sydney: 3:00 PM - 11:00 PM ( Partial overlap)
Times shown reflect current UTC offsets and may shift by up to an hour around daylight saving transitions.
Time Difference from Ras Al Khaimah
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Frequently Asked Questions
What time zone is Ras Al Khaimah in?
Ras Al Khaimah follows the Asia/Dubai time zone, the official IANA identifier used by computers and databases worldwide to track local time accurately. Right now, this puts Ras Al Khaimah at UTC+4.
What time is it in Ras Al Khaimah right now?
The current local time in Ras Al Khaimah is 20:35:01 on Tuesday, 01 September 2026. This page updates automatically, so refreshing it will always show the live time.
Does Ras Al Khaimah observe daylight saving time?
No. Ras Al Khaimah is not currently observing daylight saving time, so the clock reflects standard time for this time zone.
How far ahead or behind UTC is Ras Al Khaimah?
Ras Al Khaimah is currently UTC+4, meaning local time is +4 hours ahead of Coordinated Universal Time (UTC).
What is the nearest airport to Ras Al Khaimah?
Ras Al Khaimah International Airport (RKT) is the nearest airport to Ras Al Khaimah, located about 20 km away. The current local time at the airport is 20:35:01.
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