Location & Surroundings
Al Hijār is a settlement in Al Batinah South, Oman, at 745 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Bayt al `Awabi, 14 km to the northwest. The national capital Muscat is 96 km to the northeast. The nearest airport is Rustaq Airport, 51 km away.
Also known as: الهجار · Hīl Ḩijār · Hayhar Hīl Ḩijār · Ḩayjar
Basic Data
- Type populated place (PPL)
- a city, town, village, or other agglomeration of buildings where people live and work
Geography
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Coordinates
23° 11' 17" N, 57° 34' 27" E
- Elevation DEM: 745 m
- Timezone Asia/Muscat
- Time Shift GMT 4 (DST 4)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 118 p/km²
- Built-up 3.2%
- Settlement Low density rural
- Currency Rial (OMR)
- Phone Prefix +968
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 22:18
- Sunrise 06:00
- Sunset 17:56
- Day length 11 h 56 min
Other populated places nearby
Nearby
Alternate Names
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الهجار
Weather in Al Hijar
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Al Hijar, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 31.1 C with mostly clear skies and a 2.8 m/s northerly wind. Next 24h: 24.1 to 33.7 C, max wind 3.0 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 788 W/m2.
Temperature
31.1 C
Wind
2.8 m/s N (14 deg)
Humidity
34 %
Pressure
1,015.7 hPa
Clouds
1 %
Precip
0.00 mm
Solar
0.0 W/m2
UV-B
n/a
| Hour | Temp (C) | Wind (m/s) | Dir (deg) | RH (%) | Pressure (hPa) | Precip (step/total mm) | Clouds (%) | Solar (W/m2) | UV-B (W/m2) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NOW | 31.1 | 2.8 | 14 | 34 | 1,015.7 | - / 0.00 | 1 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 26.7 | 1.1 | 222 | 46 | 1,018.3 | 0.15 / 0.15 | 0 | 50.7 | n/a |
| 12h | 24.1 | 0.9 | 340 | 53 | 1,016.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 30.5 | 2.2 | 357 | 27 | 1,017.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 1 | 259.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 33.7 | 3.0 | 16 | 19 | 1,013.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 21 | 787.7 | n/a |
| 30h | 28.3 | 1.1 | 68 | 32 | 1,015.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 46.5 | n/a |
| 36h | 26.2 | 0.6 | 258 | 32 | 1,012.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 32.9 | 1.8 | 353 | 17 | 1,014.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 258.2 | n/a |
| Monday | 34.5 | 3.5 | 18 | 16 | 1,010.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 38 | 773.6 | n/a |
| 54h | 29.4 | 1.6 | 129 | 22 | 1,013.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 4 | 38.7 | n/a |
| 60h | 25.4 | 0.8 | 8 | 29 | 1,013.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 33.3 | 2.4 | 15 | 15 | 1,014.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 259.0 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 34.2 | 3.9 | 22 | 18 | 1,011.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 21 | 770.1 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-03 12:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Al Hijar?
Now 31.1 C with mostly clear skies and a 2.8 m/s northerly wind. Next 24h: 24.1 to 33.7 C, max wind 3.0 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 788 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
No measurable precipitation is expected in the next 24 hours.
When are sunrise and sunset in Al Hijar today?
Sunrise around 06:00 and sunset around 17:56 (local time). Day length about 11h 56m.
What is the local time in Al Hijar?
Local time is 22:18. Time zone: Asia/Muscat (UTC+04:00).
What type of place is Al Hijar?
Al Hijar is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Al Hijar?
DEM 745 m.
Where is Al Hijar located?
It is at 23.18806, 57.57417 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Al Hijar in?
It is in Oman.