Geographic position of Samā’il
Samā’il is located in the Northern Hemisphere and the Eastern Hemisphere. Its coordinates are 23.2984° N, 57.9531° E.
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Distance from the Equator:
about 2,594 km (1,612 mi)
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Distance from the North Pole:
about 7,425 km (4,614 mi)
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Distance from the South Pole:
about 12,612 km (7,837 mi)
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Distance from the Prime Meridian:
about 5,925 km (3,682 mi) east
Samā’il lies in the tropical latitude zone. This latitude affects daylight length, seasonal variation and how local solar time compares with standard clock time.
Population Ranking of Samā’il
With a population of 80,538, Samā’il ranks as the 11th most populous city in Oman, out of 27 cities tracked on this site.
Nearest Airport to Samā’il
Muscat International Airport (MCT / OOMS) is a major international airport located about 48 km (30 mi) from Samā’il.
Current local time at the airport is 21:57:46.
Daylight saving time in Samā’il
Samā’il uses the IANA time zone identifier Asia/Muscat. The current local offset is UTC+4 / +04.
Samā’il does not observe daylight saving time in 2026. The UTC offset remains stable throughout the year.
Best Time to Call Samā’il
Business hours in Samā’il (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)
- Dubai: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM ( Convenient)
- 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 Samā’il
Compare time in Samā’il with major cities worldwide.
Frequently Asked Questions
What time zone is Samā’il in?
Samā’il follows the Asia/Muscat time zone, the official IANA identifier used by computers and databases worldwide to track local time accurately. Right now, this puts Samā’il at UTC+4.
What time is it in Samā’il right now?
The current local time in Samā’il is 21:57:46 on Tuesday, 01 September 2026. This page updates automatically, so refreshing it will always show the live time.
Does Samā’il observe daylight saving time?
No. Samā’il is not currently observing daylight saving time, so the clock reflects standard time for this time zone.
How far ahead or behind UTC is Samā’il?
Samā’il is currently UTC+4, meaning local time is +4 hours ahead of Coordinated Universal Time (UTC).
What is the nearest airport to Samā’il?
Muscat International Airport (MCT) is the nearest airport to Samā’il, located about 48 km away. The current local time at the airport is 21:57:46.
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