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Ruwi Clock Tower
Photo: Muscat - Ruwi Clock Tower.jpg · Indies1 · CC BY SA 4.0 (licence)
Before you go
9 facts, each with its source- 4x4 needed No Source: osm · approach is asphalt at 62 m
- Time needed 1–2 hours Source: editor · category default
- Best season October–April Source: editor · category default
- Difficulty Easy — uneven ground and low doorways Source: editor · category default
- Family friendly Yes Source: editor · category default
- Facilities Parking 65 m · Food nearby 158 m · Shop 124 m · Fuel 246 m Source: osm · mapped within 300 m
- Drones Permission required from CAA Oman — approvals have been suspended at times in 2026, so confirm the current position before you travel Source: official · national rule · Civil Aviation Authority (CAA Oman) · checked 2026-09-05
- Dress Oman expects shoulders and knees covered in public. Many of these sites are still lived in. Source: editor · category default
- Elevation 37 m Source: srtm · NASA SRTM 30 m model
Not confirmed for this place: Entry fee · Opening hours · Wheelchair. Know one of these? Tell us →
Safety notes
- Respect the site: no climbing on walls, no removing stones or artefacts, and modest dress at religious buildings.
Editor notes, reviewed 2026-09-02
How far is it?
- 27 mfrom Muscat Airport (MCT) · 32 km
- 11 mfrom Muscat (Mutrah) · 8 km
- 2 h 1 mfrom Nizwa · 178 km
Road distance and driving time from OpenStreetMap routing, without traffic. Mountain tracks are often slower than the router thinks.
When to go
October–April- J
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ComfortableToo hot
Source: editor · category default · 2026-09-02. Category default set by the editor — a verified per-place season replaces it.
clock tower in Muscat, Oman
Short description from Wikidata (CC0) · Q123680564
About & Sources Ruwi Clock Tower
Ruwi Clock Tower is a heritage site in Muscat, Oman — Wikidata describes it as "clock tower in Muscat, Oman". Entry fee, opening hours and vehicle requirements have not yet been verified for this page — the fact box says so plainly rather than guessing, so check locally before you go. For this kind of place the comfortable season is typically October–April. Nearby: Currency Museum, Muscat, Ruwi and Sultan's Armed Forces Museum.
At a glance
- Heritage Sites · Muscat
- clock tower in Muscat, Oman
- Season: October–April (editor default)
- 1 open-data source · verified not yet
Photos
Photos from Wikimedia Commons, each with its author and licence.
Frequently asked questions
Do I need a 4x4 to reach Ruwi Clock Tower?
No — approach is asphalt at 62 m (source: osm).
When is the best time to visit Ruwi Clock Tower?
Typically October–April for heritage sites
How long do I need at Ruwi Clock Tower?
1–2 hours (guidance for this category).
What facilities are there at Ruwi Clock Tower?
Parking 65 m · Food nearby 158 m · Shop 124 m · Fuel 246 m (source: osm).
How high is Ruwi Clock Tower?
About 37 m above sea level (source: srtm).
Where is Ruwi Clock Tower?
In Muscat (OM-MA), Oman, at 23.5959, 58.5499 — near Currency Museum, Muscat, Ruwi and Sultan's Armed Forces Museum.
Who can take you there
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