Oman
Saudi Arabia
Muscat to Jeddah Time Difference
Jeddah is 1 hour behind Muscat
Muscat vs Jeddah — At a Glance
Muscat to Jeddah — Hour-by-Hour
About Muscat and Jeddah
Muscat (population: 1.5M) is known for Sultan Qaboos Grand Mosque, a maritime trading heritage, and Gulf of Oman coastline. Jeddah (population: 4.7M) is known for the gateway to Mecca, Red Sea coastline, and Saudi Arabia's commercial capital.
Business Hours Overlap
With only a 1-hour time difference, Muscat and Jeddah share most of the standard business day, making scheduling calls and meetings easy.
Calling Between Cities
Calling between Muscat (+968) and Jeddah (+966) is convenient — the time difference is small enough that you're unlikely to disturb anyone during normal waking hours.
Currency
Muscat uses OMR while Jeddah uses SAR. Check current exchange rates before making payments or transferring funds between the two cities.
Language
Muscat and Jeddah share Arabic as a common language, which simplifies business communication.
Use our world clock tool to compare Muscat and Jeddah visually, or browse more timezone conversions.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the time difference between Muscat and Jeddah?
Jeddah, Saudi Arabia is 1 hour behind Muscat, Oman. Muscat is in the Asia/Dubai timezone (UTC+4) and Jeddah is in the Asia/Riyadh timezone (UTC+3).
When it's noon in Muscat, what time is it in Jeddah?
When it's 12:00 PM (noon) in Muscat, it's 11:00 AM in Jeddah.
What is the best time to call Jeddah from Muscat?
With only a 1-hour difference, you can comfortably call Jeddah anytime during standard business hours (9 AM–6 PM Muscat time).
What currency does Jeddah use?
Jeddah, Saudi Arabia uses SAR. Muscat uses OMR. You will need to check the current exchange rate for transactions between the two.
What language is spoken in Jeddah?
The primary language in Jeddah is Arabic. Muscat also speaks Arabic, making communication easier.
How do I dial Jeddah from Muscat?
To call Jeddah from Muscat, dial your international access code followed by +966 and the local number. Muscat uses country code +968 and Jeddah uses +966.
