Muharraq — time and weather
Muharraq is a city in Bahrain, in the Asia/Bahrain time zone. This page shows the current local time in Muharraq and the current weather: temperature, precipitation and wind speed.
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About the time in Muharraq
Local time in Muharraq is based on the Asia/Bahrain time zone. Daylight saving time, where it applies in this region, is handled automatically. The current offset from Coordinated Universal Time (UTC) is shown next to the clock. The time on this page updates every second and is synced with your device clock.
About the country and city
City population≈ 180,000 people
Country languagesArabic
CurrencyBahraini dinar (BD, BHD)
Bahrain is an island nation in the Persian Gulf, a financial hub with ancient Dilmun history and a Formula 1 circuit.
More about the country: Bahrain →What to see in Muharraq
Sights and historical places
- Shaikh Isa bin Ali House, a historic residence with traditional wind towers (barjeel) and carved courtyards.
- Siyadi House, the mansion of a wealthy pearl merchant and a key site on the UNESCO Pearling Path.
- Muharraq's old quarters, with narrow lanes, mosques and 19th-century merchant houses.
- Abu Maher Fort and the seafront with views across to Manama and the bay.
Museums
- The Shaikh Isa House museum shows the life of the 19th-century ruling family and traditional Bahraini architecture.
- The Kurar House illustrates the gold-thread embroidery craft (kurar) for which Muharraq's women are renowned.
- The Pearling Path centre, with restored merchant houses and the history of the pearl trade.
Where to spend time
- A walk along the 3.5-km pedestrian Pearling Path through historic Muharraq.
- Muharraq Souq, with traditional sweets, fabrics and local food.
- Cafés and galleries set in restored old Muharraq houses, full of period atmosphere.
Local cuisine
In Muharraq's old shops try freshly made sambusa, the traditional breakfast balaleet and sweet halwa straight from the workshops.