How To Pay Parking in Sharjah (2026 Guide for Drivers & Tourists)

Paying for parking in Sharjah is simple once you understand the SMS system, the emirate plate codes, and the parking timings. The official SMS number for Sharjah parking is 5566.

How To Pay for Parking in Sharjah by SMS (5566)

The SMS format is: PlateSource PlateNumber Hours → send to 5566

Examples for Sharjah plates: SHJ 12345 1 (1 hour), SHJ 12345 2 (2 hours), SHJ 12345 5 (5 hours).

Step-by-step instructions:

1. Park your car in a paid parking zone.
2. Check the signboard for timings and maximum hours.
3. Note your plate: emirate + number and choose duration (1–5 hours).
4. Send the SMS to 5566.
5. Wait for a confirmation message showing expiry time.

How To Pay Sharjah Parking for Dubai or Abu Dhabi Plates

Drivers from other emirates must use the correct emirate code:

• SHJ – Sharjah | DXB – Dubai | AUH – Abu Dhabi | AJM – Ajman | RAK – Ras Al Khaimah | FUJ – Fujairah | UAQ – Umm Al Quwain

Examples: Dubai plate: DXB A12345 2 → 5566 | Abu Dhabi plate: AUH 56789 3 → 5566

Sharjah Parking Zones, Timings and Fees

• Standard paid zones: Usually paid from 8:00 AM to 10:00 PM, Saturday–Thursday. Fridays and public holidays are often free.
• Extended 7-day zones (blue boards): Paid every day including Fridays, 8:00 AM to 12:00 midnight.
• Special or residential zones: May have split timings (e.g., 8:00–13:00 and 17:00–22:00); some areas are permit-only.

Typical fees: Approximately AED 2 per hour for standard zones. SMS payments include a small operator fee.

How To Pay Full-Day or Monthly Parking in Sharjah

For full-day parking, send multiple SMS sessions up to the zone's maximum, or use a multi-storey car park with daily rates. Monthly and multi-month permits are available through Sharjah Digital or Sharjah Municipality website and service centers.

How To Pay Sharjah Parking Fines Online

Open the Sharjah Municipality fines service, enter your plate number or fine number, view outstanding violations, pay by debit or credit card, and save the receipt. Fines cannot be paid via SMS 5566 — only online or at official centers.