🔴 Outside business hours Business hours in Sohar:
Mon–Fri, 09:00 AM – 05:00 PM

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Geographical & Cultural Overview

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

Location & Topography

Positioned at latitude 24.34745 and longitude 56.70937, the city's precise coordinates place it distinctly on the world map. Its digital elevation model indicates an average altitude of 12 meters, shaping the area's physical character.

Demographics & Significance

As a community of approximately 108,274 people, Sohar holds a specific demographic weight within its administrative area. Its official designation as a PPLA underscores its importance in the regional hierarchy.

Administrative Structure

Administratively, the city falls under the primary jurisdiction of 11. 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 Al Sohar, As Suhar, Aş Şuḩār, each name offering a glimpse into its linguistic and cultural heritage.

Time Zone & Scheduling

All local activities, scheduling, and daily life in Sohar 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.

Al Sohar
As Suhar
Aş Şuḩār
OHS
Sahar
Sohar
Soharas
Suhar
Suhár
Sukhar
shar
sohaleu
soharu
su ha er
wlayt shar
Şuḩār
Сухар
صحار
ولاية صحار
ソハール
苏哈尔
소하르