Mumbai is 1 hour 30 minutes ahead of Muscat. Muscat uses Gulf Standard Time (GST, UTC+4) while Mumbai uses Indian Standard Time (IST, UTC+5:30). When it's 12:00 PM in Muscat, it's 1:30 PM in Mumbai.
Neither city observes daylight saving time, so this 1.5-hour difference remains constant year-round.
Best calling time: 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM Muscat time. This corresponds to 10:00 AM - 6:30 PM in Mumbai, covering full Indian business hours.
Muscat and Mumbai have strong historical trade connections across the Arabian Sea. Many Indian expatriates live in Oman, making this a frequently traveled route. Direct flights take about 2.5 hours.