Place to visit
Gulf of Oman, Oman: what it is and when to go
Gulf of Oman is a strait that connects the Arabian Sea with the Persian Gulf (دریای عمان - بحر عمان) in Oman. Interests: Nature. The best time to visit is November to March. In June there are 13 h 29 of daylight, and in December, 10 h 31. Here is what it is, where it lies, when to come, how to get there and what else is nearby to turn it into a trip.
In a nutshell
- What it is
- Strait that connects the Arabian Sea with the Persian Gulf · Nature
- Local name
- دریای عمان - بحر عمان
- Where
- Oman
- Best time
- November to March.
- Nearest airport
- MCT Muscat/Seeb, 100 km as the crow flies
- Coordinates
- 24.21404, 59.0026
What it is and where
Gulf of Oman is a strait that connects the Arabian Sea with the Persian Gulf (دریای عمان - بحر عمان) in Oman.
Its coordinates are 24.21404, 59.0026; the nearest main airport is Muscat International Airport (MCT, Muscat/Seeb), 100 km as the crow flies. How to get around Oman (train, car, bus) is covered in its country guide.
Where it is (opens in a new tab)Directions (opens in a new tab)
It is one of the Nature places in Oman. In Kokai it is already on your trip map next to the places you save yourself, and it goes into a day's plan with one tap.
When to go
The best time to visit Gulf of Oman is November to March.
- JanBest time10:39
- FebBest time11:11
- MarBest time11:50
- AprPossible12:34
- MayBetter not13:10
- JunBetter not13:29
- JulBetter not13:22
- AugBetter not12:51
- SepBetter not12:08
- OctPossible11:25
- NovBest time10:48
- DecBest time10:31
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 13 h 29 of daylight, and in December, 10 h 31. Daylight hours are calculated from the site's latitude for the 15th of each month; when planning a full day on foot they matter as much as the weather.
When to go to Oman in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.
Before you go to Oman
To enter Oman there are 9 things to sort out before you leave, starting with “If it falls in Ramadan, the country changes its hours”: they are all, with their deadlines, in the Oman checklist. Currency: Omani rial (OMR); plugs: Type G · 240 V · 50 Hz; emergencies: 9999 (police, fire and ambulance).
In Kokai you tick off the checklist inside your trip, and each item reminds you when it is time to do it.
What is nearby
- Al-Mirani FortFort in Oman78 km
- Al Alam PalaceCeremonial palace of the Sultan of Oman78 km
- Bait Al ZubairMuseum79 km
- National MuseumNational museum in Old Muscat, Oman79 km
- Motishwar MandirHindu temple in Oman79 km
Distances are as the crow flies. Everything else is in the Oman guide.
More in Oman: Nature
- Jebel Shams: mountain in Oman
- Jebel Jais: mountain on the Emirates
- Majlis al Jinn
- Al Hoota Cave: Cave in Oman
- Jabal Al Harim: mountain in Oman
- Bimmah Sinkhole: Sinkhole in Oman
Every Oman place under Nature, each with its season, is on its page.
Frequently asked questions
What is Gulf of Oman?
It is a strait that connects the Arabian Sea with the Persian Gulf (دریای عمان - بحر عمان in the local language) in Oman.
When is the best time to visit Gulf of Oman?
November to March. In June there are 13 h 29 of daylight, and in December, 10 h 31.
How do you get to Gulf of Oman?
The nearest main airport is Muscat International Airport (MCT), 100 km as the crow flies. From there, directions opens the route on the map, and how to get around Oman is explained in its country guide.
How do I add it to my trip?
With one tap. In Kokai it is already on the Oman map, next to the places you save yourself: add it to a day's plan, give it a time and, if you like, get a reminder when you pass nearby.
What else is around here?
Nearby you have Al-Mirani Fort, Al Alam Palace, Bait Al Zubair. The rest is in the Oman guide.
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