Current local time in Riyadh
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, uses the Asia/Riyadh time zone (Arabian Standard Time). There is no daylight saving: the offset stays UTC+3 all year. Below: the live clock, exact clock-change dates, sunrise and sunset, and the best times to call other cities.
- Time zone
- Arabian Standard Time
- UTC offset now
- UTC+3
- Daylight saving
- Not observed
- Dialing code
- +966
The time zone, at a glance.
Riyadh follows Asia/Riyadh. No UTC-offset changes are scheduled during 2026 under the current time zone rules. For an appointment, use the date of the event: another city can change its clocks even when this one does not.
Offsets shown at local noon on the 15th of each month, 2026. Exact transition instants are listed below.
When do the clocks change?
2026
No clock change scheduled in 2026. Riyadh stays on UTC+3 throughout this calendar year.
2027
No clock change scheduled in 2027. Riyadh stays on UTC+3 throughout this calendar year.
Future dates reflect the time zone database available at build time (2026-10-22), not a promise that governments will leave the rules unchanged. See the international clock-change calendar →
How the light changes in Riyadh.
Of these monthly samples, Jun has the most daylight (13h 40m) and Dec the least (10h 37m).
| Date in 2026 | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight | UTC offset |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 15 | 6:39 AM | 5:25 PM | 10h 46m | UTC+3 |
| Feb 15 | 6:27 AM | 5:47 PM | 11h 20m | UTC+3 |
| Mar 15 | 6:02 AM | 6:02 PM | 12h 0m | UTC+3 |
| Apr 15 | 5:31 AM | 6:15 PM | 12h 44m | UTC+3 |
| May 15 | 5:09 AM | 6:30 PM | 13h 20m | UTC+3 |
| Jun 15 | 5:03 AM | 6:43 PM | 13h 40m | UTC+3 |
| Jul 15 | 5:13 AM | 6:45 PM | 13h 32m | UTC+3 |
| Aug 15 | 5:27 AM | 6:27 PM | 13h 0m | UTC+3 |
| Sep 15 | 5:39 AM | 5:57 PM | 12h 18m | UTC+3 |
| Oct 15 | 5:51 AM | 5:26 PM | 11h 35m | UTC+3 |
| Nov 15 | 6:09 AM | 5:06 PM | 10h 57m | UTC+3 |
| Dec 15 | 6:29 AM | 5:06 PM | 10h 37m | UTC+3 |
Local civil times; a jump in sunrise on the clock can reflect daylight saving, not an abrupt change in the Sun’s movement.
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Best times to call from Riyadh
One-hour calls on Thursday, October 22, 2026, preferring 9 am – 5 pm on both sides. Times are Riyadh time unless marked.
| Calling | Difference | Best one-hour window | Fit |
|---|---|---|---|
| New York | 7 hours behind | 4:00 PM–5:00 PM (9:00 AM–10:00 AM there) | Working hours for both |
| London | 2 hours behind | 11:00 AM–5:00 PM (9:00 AM–3:00 PM there) | Working hours for both |
| Tokyo | 6 hours ahead | 9:00 AM–11:00 AM (3:00 PM–5:00 PM there) | Working hours for both |
| Los Angeles | 10 hours behind | 7:00 PM–9:00 PM (9:00 AM–11:00 AM there) | Early or late for someone |
| Sydney | 8 hours ahead | 7:00 AM–1:00 PM (3:00 PM–9:00 PM there) | Early or late for someone |
| Dubai | 1 hour ahead | 9:00 AM–4:00 PM (10:00 AM–5:00 PM there) | Working hours for both |
Calculated for the date above; differences can change around clock-change dates. Public holidays and personal schedules are not included.
Upcoming public holidays
National holidays in Saudi Arabia, when offices and banks are often closed. Regional holidays are not listed.
- Mon, Feb 22, 2027 · Founding Day
- Tue, Mar 9, 2027 · End of Ramadan (Eid al-Fitr)
- Sat, May 15, 2027 · Feast of the Sacrifice (Eid al-Adha)
- Thu, Sep 23, 2027 · National Day
Airports serving Riyadh
Flight times are published in each airport’s local time. Airports with scheduled service within 80 km; straight-line distance from the city center.
- RUH King Khalid International Airport · 27 km
Places that share Riyadh’s clock
These places use the same Asia/Riyadh rules, so their time always matches Riyadh, including clock changes.
- Jeddah
- Ad Damman
- Makkah
- Medina
- Al Hillah
- At Taif
- Al Hufuf
- Tabuk
- Buraydah
- Hail
- Najran
- Al Kharj
- Al Mubarraz
- Hafar al Batin
- Al Jubayl
- Yanbu al Bahr
- Al-Qatif
- Abha
- Arar
- Sakakah
Also on UTC+3 today
Countries with places on the same offset on 2026-10-22. Their clocks match Riyadh today but may differ after a clock change.
- Russia
- Turkey
- Egypt
- Iraq
- Ethiopia
- Kenya
- Tanzania
- Syria
- Ukraine
- Greece
- Yemen
- Romania
- Lebanon
- Israel
- Belarus
- Madagascar
- Uganda
- Qatar
Questions about time in Riyadh
What time zone is Riyadh in?
Riyadh uses the IANA time zone Asia/Riyadh, known as Arabian Standard Time. Its offset is UTC+3 all year.
Does Riyadh observe daylight saving time?
No. Riyadh keeps UTC+3 all year.
What is the time difference between Riyadh and other major cities?
On Thursday, October 22, 2026: New York is 7 hours behind Riyadh; London is 2 hours behind Riyadh; Tokyo is 6 hours ahead of Riyadh; Los Angeles is 10 hours behind Riyadh; Sydney is 8 hours ahead of Riyadh; Dubai is 1 hour ahead of Riyadh.
How do I call Riyadh from abroad?
Dial your international access code (or + on a mobile), then +966, then the local number without its leading trunk zero where one is used. Check the best calling windows above before you dial.
What these numbers can—and cannot—tell you.
The live clock converts your device’s time with your browser’s IANA-based time zone data. It does not independently synchronize your clock. The solar calculations use SunCalc with representative city-center coordinates; civil sunrise and sunset are approximate horizon events, not weather forecasts.
Our date-aware calculations are more useful than treating Riyadh as a permanently fixed abbreviation. For calendar software, use Asia/Riyadh. For a one-off invitation, include the full date and a shared conversion link. Read the methodology and data limitations.