Time zone in Padang is : GMT+07:00
Not only the largest city in West Sumatra, Padang is also the capital of the province. Its famous for its delicious spicy Padang cuisine which includes the world renowned "beef rendang" as voted by CNNGo.com. A historical city, steeped in Minangkabau culture assimilated with a thick Islamic heritage. Many historical buildings from the time of the Dutch occupation can still be found around the city and the traditional long houses or "Rumah Gadang" can also still be found.
Time zone in Muscat is : GMT+04:00
The city called as “muscat” is in fact three smaller towns which have grown together over time. They are Muscat, Matrah,, and Ruwi. Muscat is the capital city of Oman. Muscat means “safe anchorage”, and the sea continues to constitute a major part of the city. The city is often referred as the “walled city”. Muscat is also renowned as one of the cleanest Arab capitals and has gained the honour of winning the Cleanest Arab City Contest several consecutive times.