What is the Capital of Oman?
Facts last checked 9 October 2026.
The capital city of Oman is Muscat. Oman is located in Western Asia, Asia, with a population of 5,343,630. The official currency is the Omani rial and the primary language spoken is Arabic.
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Muscat at a glance
| Capital city | Muscat |
|---|---|
| Country | Oman (Sultanate of Oman) |
| Region | Western Asia, Asia |
| Country population | 5,343,630 (122nd largest on this site) |
| Standard time | UTC+04:00 |
| Currency | Omani rial (OMR) |
| Calling code | +968 |
| Emergency number | 9999 |
| Driving side | Right |
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Oman in context
- Oman covers 309,500 km², making it the 71st largest of the 196 countries on this site.
- Its population density of about 17 people per km² ranks 174th of 196 (1st = most crowded).
- It shares a land border with 3 countries: Saudi Arabia, United Arab Emirates, Yemen.
- With 5,343,630 people, Oman holds about 1.8% of the population of Western Asia.
- That is roughly 0.1% of the Asia total counted on this site.
- Traffic drives on the right, and calendars start the week on Sunday.
- Oman is a member state of the United Nations.
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Capital of Oman — FAQ
What is the capital of Oman?
The capital of Oman is Muscat.
Is Muscat the largest city in Oman?
Yes — Muscat is both the capital and the largest city of Oman.
What country is Muscat in?
Muscat is the capital city of Oman.
What continent is Muscat in?
Muscat, the capital of Oman, is located in Asia.
Is Muscat the capital of Oman?
Yes — Muscat is the capital of Oman (official name: Sultanate of Oman).
Muscat is the capital of which country?
Muscat is the capital of Oman, in Western Asia.
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