Jabal Shams
Jabal Shams is a mountain in Oman, rising to 3,005 m, the highest point in Oman, part of the Al Hajar Mountains.
Where it is
Jabal Shams lies in Oman, in Ad Dakhiliyah.
Key facts
How it ranks
Nearest peaks
| Peak | Elevation | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Ra’s al Ḩaraq | 2,416 m | 9.5 km |
| Qarn Bīmah | 1,971 m | 12 km |
| Jabal Misfāt al Khawāţir | 2,090 m | 16 km |
| Jabal Ghūl | 1,966 m | 17 km |
| ‘Aqabat Sawdah | 2,065 m | 21 km |
| Jebel Qiyut | 2,382 m | 23 km |
Nearest cities
The closest places in our city dataset to Jabal Shams.
| City | Country | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rustaq | Oman | 120,000 | 24 km |
| Bahlā’ | Oman | 54,338 | 29 km |
| Nizwá | Oman | 72,076 | 44 km |
| Izkī | Oman | 36,203 | 62 km |
| As Suwayq | Oman | 107,143 | 70 km |
About this mountain
The nearest higher ground lies 523 km away, making this the highest peak in Oman at 3,005 m. Its topographic prominence of 2,818 m reflects its height above the lowest saddle connecting it to higher ground. Located in the Al Hajar Mountains within Ad Dakhiliyah region, it rises substantially above nearby peaks: Ra's al Ḩaraq, 9.5 km distant, stands at 2,416 m.
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Tallest in the country
| # | Peak | Elevation |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jabal Shams | 3,005 m |
| 2 | Jabal Kawr (peak) | 2,730 m |
| 3 | Qarn Wukān | 2,515 m |
| 4 | Ra’s al Ḩaraq | 2,416 m |
| 5 | Jebel Qiyut | 2,382 m |
| 6 | Qarn al Ḩammām | 2,356 m |
| 7 | Ra’s al ‘Aqabah | 2,344 m |
| 8 | ‘Aqabat Qarī | 2,263 m |
| 9 | Jabal Khadar | 2,191 m |
| 10 | Ra’s ar Ramād | 2,147 m |
Common questions
- How tall is Jabal Shams?
- Jabal Shams rises to 3,005 m. Surveyed elevation, GeoNames.
- Where is Jabal Shams?
- Jabal Shams is in Oman, in Ad Dakhiliyah.
- Where does Jabal Shams rank?
- It is the 1st highest of the 32 peaks we list in Oman, and #4,062 worldwide.
- What is the nearest city to Jabal Shams?
- Rustaq, Oman, about 24 km away.
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Elevation and coordinates from GeoNames; prominence, isolation, range and first-ascent data from Wikidata. GeoNames publishes no date for elevation figures, so none is shown.