Ghaḑfān
in Al Batinah North Governorate, Oman
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Fujairah International Airport (48 mi) -
Buraimi Airport (54 mi) - Al Ain International Airport (64 mi)
- Dibba Airport (82 mi)
- Ras Al Khaimah International Airport (89 mi)
- Sharjah International Airport (90 mi)
- Dubai International Airport (94 mi)
- Al Maktoum International Airport (95 mi)
- Dubai Creek SPB (96 mi)
- Muscat International Airport (122 mi)
- Abu Dhabi International Airport (123 mi)
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Cultural Sites of Al Ain (Hafit, Hili, Bidaa Bint Saud and Oases Areas) (Unesco heritage, 57 mi) - Archaeological Sites of Bat, Al-Khutm and Al-Ayn (Unesco heritage, 84 mi)
- Bahla Fort (Unesco heritage, 113 mi)
- Aflaj Irrigation Systems of Oman (Unesco heritage, 118 mi)
- Decimal Coordinates (Latitude, Longitude):
- 24.472 and 56.602 (Lat./Lng.)
- Coordinates by Time:
- N 24° 28' 18" and E 56° 36' 6"
- Currency and Currency Code:
- Rial - OMR
- Spoken languages:
- Arabic, English, Urdu
- Local electricity:
- 230 V - 50 Hz (plugs: G)
- Mobile phone / cellular frequencies (MHz):
- 900 MHz, 1800 MHz, 3G, 4G
- Local Time: 04:24 AM (Sunday)
- Timezone: Asia/Muscat
- UTC/GMT offset: 4 hours
- Sunrise and Sunset:
- 6:31 am and 5:26 pm
- Antipode Coordinates:
- -23.178 and -134.915 (Lat./Lng.)
- Closest place to antipode coordinates:
Akamaru - References
- This place on Geonames.org
Safety Score: 3,0 of 5.0 based on data from 9 authorites. Meaning we advice caution when travelling to Oman.
Travel warnings are updated daily. Source: Travel Warning Oman. Last Update: 2024-08-13 08:21:03
Delve into Ghaḑfān
Ghaḑfān in Al Batinah North Governorate is a city located in Oman about 129 mi (or 208 km) north-west of Muscat, the country's capital town.
Current time in Ghaḑfān is now 04:24 AM (Sunday). The local timezone is named Asia / Muscat with an UTC offset of 4 hours. We know of 11 airports closer to Ghaḑfān, of which 5 are larger airports. The closest is airport we know is Fujairah International Airport in United arab emirates in a distance of 48 mi (or 77 km). The closest airport in Oman is Buraimi Airport in a distance of 54 mi (or 77 km), North. Besides the airports, there are other travel options available (check left side).
There are several Unesco world heritage sites nearby. The closest heritage site is Cultural Sites of Al Ain (Hafit, Hili, Bidaa Bint Saud and Oases Areas) in Andorra at a distance of 57 mi (or 92 km). The closest in Oman is Archaeological Sites of Bat, Al-Khutm and Al-Ayn in a distance of 84 mi (or 92 km), South-West. In need of a room? We compiled a list of available hotels close to the map centre further down the page.
Since you are here already, you might want to pay a visit to some of the following locations: Sohar, Al Fujayrah, Al Buraymi, Sharjah and Ras al-Khaimah. To further explore this place, just scroll down and browse the available info.
Local weather forecast
Todays Local Weather Conditions & Forecast: 30°C / 85 °F
| Morning Temperature | 23°C / 74 °F |
| Evening Temperature | 28°C / 83 °F |
| Night Temperature | 25°C / 77 °F |
| Chance of rainfall | 0% |
| Air Humidity | 38% |
| Air Pressure | 1014 hPa |
| Wind Speed | Gentle Breeze with 7 km/h (4 mph) from South-West |
| Cloud Conditions | Clear sky, covering 0% of sky |
| General Conditions | Sky is clear |
Monday, 18th of November 2024
28°C (82 °F)
25°C (76 °F)
Sky is clear, moderate breeze, clear sky.
Tuesday, 19th of November 2024
28°C (82 °F)
25°C (77 °F)
Sky is clear, moderate breeze, clear sky.
Wednesday, 20th of November 2024
28°C (82 °F)
25°C (77 °F)
Sky is clear, moderate breeze, clear sky.
Hotels and Places to Stay
Crowne Plaza SOHAR
Al Multaqa Hotel
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Attractions and noteworthy things
Distances are based on the centre of the city/town and sightseeing location. This list contains brief abstracts about monuments, holiday activities, national parcs, museums, organisations and more from the area as well as interesting facts about the region itself. Where available, you'll find the corresponding homepage. Otherwise the related wikipedia article.
Liwa Province
Liwa is a province in Al Batinah Region, Oman. It lies north of Sohar and has a lively market place where local produce and fresh fish are sold. The fortress of Awla Ya'rab, built of white clay, is located on the beach in the Harmul area. The area also has a number of rural features such as springs, falaj and caves: Ain al Azam cave faces the creek and is surrounded by mangrove trees, while Jebel Abu Kahif is home to some of the largest caves in the province.
Port of Sohar
Port of Sohar, also known as Sohar Industrial Port, is situated in the Al Batinah Region of Oman. It is a joint venture between the Omani government and the Port of Rotterdam. The port is operated by Sohar Industrial Port Company (SIPC SAOC).
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