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Qatar

West & South Asia · QA

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6 hours behind Korea

A peninsula jutting into the Persian Gulf, Qatar is a small country with an outsized transit role — Hamad airport in Doha makes it a common stopover destination.

CapitalDoha
LanguagesArabic, English
CurrencyRiyal (QAR)
Standard timeUTC+3 · No daylight saving
Dialling code+974
Voltage240V / 50Hz
Plug typeD, G
Driving sideRight-hand traffic
Emergency999
Domain.qa

Entry & visa

Thirty days visa-free has applied for tourism, and separate schemes exist for transit passengers — check with your airline too.

Worth knowing

Summer temperatures pass 45 °C and rule out most outdoor plans. November to March is the workable window.

Frequently asked questions

Q. What is the time difference between Qatar and Korea?

6 hours behind Korea (UTC+3). No daylight saving.

Q. Will Korean electronics work in Qatar?

Voltage 240V / 50Hz, Plug type D, G.

Q. Do I need a visa for Qatar?

Thirty days visa-free has applied for tourism, and separate schemes exist for transit passengers — check with your airline too.

Countries in the same region

Visa and entry requirements change with policy, so always confirm the latest official notice for your destination. Voltage and plug types can vary by building.