Bahrain basics

Making a checklist? We’ve got you covered. Find everything you need to know before you pack your bag for an unforgettable experience to the island.
Capital City Bahrain
Capital City

Manama

Area

765 sq.km

Language Bahrain
Language:

Arabic

English

Airport Bahrain
Airport:

Bahrain

International

Airport

Population Bahrain
Population:

1.37 million

Dialing Code Bahrain
Dialing Code:

+973

Government Bahrain
Government:

Constitutional

Monarchy

Time zone Bahrain
Time zone:

AST

(UTC/GMT+3)

Electrical Bahrain
Electrical:

220 UK

Measures:

Metric

Religion Bahrain
Religion:

Islam

Currency Bahrain
Currency:

Bahraini Dinar (BD)

(USD 1 = 0.376 BD)

BAHRAIN CLIMATE

Style up for cool and pleasant winters from October to April.
Hot and humid summers from May to September – perfect for a beach getaway!

Climate Bahrain