Sharjah Parking Guide 2026
Most of Sharjah parks free on Fridays — but if you're near a shopping hub or busy commercial strip, you're likely in a Blue Zone, and those run paid all seven days. This guide breaks it down so you're never caught off guard.
Paid Hours by Zone Type
Standard Zones
Residential & General Areas
- Sat – Thu
- 8:00 AM – 10:00 PM
- Friday
- FREE
- Overnight
- Free · 10 PM – 8 AM
Not sure which zone you're in? Look for the colour-coded sign mounted near the kerb — blue signs indicate the extended paid zone, grey signs are standard.
Pay by SMS — 5566
No app, no data, no fuss. Send a text from any local SIM to 5566 with your plate details and you're covered. It takes about 30 seconds and works even on basic phones.
Message Format
Other Ways to Pay
- 01 Digital Sharjah App — live zone status, payments & history in one place.
- 02 Parking Meters — coin or card, located at the kerb in every paid zone.
- 03 Nol Card — tap-to-pay at select smart meters across the city.
Week at a Glance
All times are Gulf Standard Time (GST, UTC+4). Overnight hours are free across both zone types.
Ramadan 2026 — Extended Hours
During the holy month, paid hours across most zones extend to midnight. The official Digital Sharjah app is the most reliable source for day-by-day updates — timings can shift based on the confirmed moon sighting.