Saudi Arabia
Oman
Jeddah to Muscat Time Difference
Muscat is 1 hour ahead of Jeddah
Jeddah vs Muscat — At a Glance
Jeddah to Muscat — Hour-by-Hour
About Jeddah and Muscat
Jeddah (population: 4.7M) is known for the gateway to Mecca, Red Sea coastline, and Saudi Arabia's commercial capital. Muscat (population: 1.5M) is known for Sultan Qaboos Grand Mosque, a maritime trading heritage, and Gulf of Oman coastline.
Business Hours Overlap
With only a 1-hour time difference, Jeddah and Muscat share most of the standard business day, making scheduling calls and meetings easy.
Calling Between Cities
Calling between Jeddah (+966) and Muscat (+968) is convenient — the time difference is small enough that you're unlikely to disturb anyone during normal waking hours.
Currency
Jeddah uses SAR while Muscat uses OMR. Check current exchange rates before making payments or transferring funds between the two cities.
Language
Jeddah and Muscat share Arabic as a common language, which simplifies business communication.
Use our world clock tool to compare Jeddah and Muscat visually, or browse more timezone conversions.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the time difference between Jeddah and Muscat?
Muscat, Oman is 1 hour ahead of Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. Jeddah is in the Asia/Riyadh timezone (UTC+3) and Muscat is in the Asia/Dubai timezone (UTC+4).
When it's noon in Jeddah, what time is it in Muscat?
When it's 12:00 PM (noon) in Jeddah, it's 1:00 PM in Muscat.
What is the best time to call Muscat from Jeddah?
With only a 1-hour difference, you can comfortably call Muscat anytime during standard business hours (9 AM–6 PM Jeddah time).
What currency does Muscat use?
Muscat, Oman uses OMR. Jeddah uses SAR. You will need to check the current exchange rate for transactions between the two.
What language is spoken in Muscat?
The primary language in Muscat is Arabic. Jeddah also speaks Arabic, making communication easier.
How do I dial Muscat from Jeddah?
To call Muscat from Jeddah, dial your international access code followed by +968 and the local number. Jeddah uses country code +966 and Muscat uses +968.
