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Mon–Fri, 09:00 AM – 05:00 PM

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Geographical & Cultural Overview

Muscat, a significant locality within Oman, offers a unique geographical and cultural profile. This city, known internationally by its standardized name Muscat, serves as a key point of interest in its region.

Location & Topography

Positioned at latitude 23.58413 and longitude 58.40778, the city's precise coordinates place it distinctly on the world map. Its digital elevation model indicates an average altitude of 14 meters, shaping the area's physical character.

Demographics & Significance

As a community of approximately 797,000 people, Muscat holds a specific demographic weight within its administrative area. Its official designation as a PPLC underscores its importance in the regional hierarchy.

Administrative Structure

Administratively, the city falls under the primary jurisdiction of 06. It is further organized within the subdivision, which helps to define its local governance and services.

Historical & Linguistic Heritage

The rich history of the region is reflected in the variety of names used for the city over time. In addition to its primary name, it is also recognized as MCT, Maeskat, Mascat, each name offering a glimpse into its linguistic and cultural heritage.

Time Zone & Scheduling

All local activities, scheduling, and daily life in Muscat are synchronized to the Asia/Muscat timezone, ensuring its alignment with the broader regional and international time standards.

Other names this city is known as.

MCT
Maeskat
Mascat
Mascate
Maskat
Maskata
Maskatas
Maskate
Maskato
Maskˌat
Masqat
Masqaţ
Masqaṭ
Masquat
Maszkat
Mouskat
Muscat
Muskat
Mäskat
Múskat
ma si ka te
ma si ke te
masakata
maskarr
maskat
maskata
masqata
masukatto
msqt
museukateu
Μουσκάτ
Маскат
Масқат
Мускат
Մասկատ
מסקט
مسقط
مسقط، عمان
مۇسكات
مەسقەت
मस्कत
मस्क़त
মাস্কাট
ਮਸਕਟ
ମସ୍କଟ
மஸ்கத்
మస్కట్
മസ്കറ്റ്
มัสกัต
མི་སི་ཁ་ཁྲི།
მასკატი
መስከት
マスカット
馬斯喀特
马斯喀特
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