Current local time in Buraydah, Saudi Arabia
The live clock above shows the time in Buraydah. Buraydah is in the Asia/Riyadh time zone, UTC+3 right now.
| Country | Saudi Arabia |
|---|---|
| Region | Al Quassim |
| Population | about 395,000 |
| Coordinates | 26.37° N, 43.96° E |
| Time zone | Asia/Riyadh |
| Abbreviation | UTC+3 |
| UTC offset | UTC+3 |
| Daylight saving time | No |
Daylight saving time
Buraydah doesn't use daylight saving time. It stays on UTC+3 all year.
Sunrise, sunset and daylight
Today: sunrise …, sunset …, .
| 2026 | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | 6:08 AM | 6:14 PM | 12 h 6 min |
| June solstice | 5:12 AM | 6:59 PM | 13 h 47 min |
| September equinox | 5:52 AM | 6:01 PM | 12 h 9 min |
| December solstice | 6:47 AM | 5:16 PM | 10 h 29 min |
Clock time vs. sun time
The sun is highest over Buraydah at about 12:13 PM in mid-January. On standard time, local clocks run about 4 minutes ahead of the sun, because Buraydah sits at 44.0° E, while its time zone is centred on 45.0° E.
Buraydah time compared with other cities
| City | Time now | Compared with Buraydah |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 8 hours behind in Jan, 7 hours behind in Jul | |
| Los Angeles | 11 hours behind in Jan, 10 hours behind in Jul | |
| London | 3 hours behind in Jan, 2 hours behind in Jul | |
| Paris | 2 hours behind in Jan, 1 hour behind in Jul | |
| Dubai | 1 hour ahead | |
| Mumbai | 2.5 hours ahead | |
| Shanghai | 5 hours ahead | |
| Tokyo | 6 hours ahead | |
| Sydney | 8 hours ahead in Jan, 7 hours ahead in Jul |
Nearby cities
| City | Distance | Time now vs Buraydah |
|---|---|---|
| Hail | 259 km (161 mi) | same time |
| Hafar al Batin | 303 km (188 mi) | same time |
| Riyadh | 341 km (212 mi) | same time |
| Al Kharj | 417 km (259 mi) | same time |
| Al Hillah | 426 km (265 mi) | same time |
| Medina | 487 km (302 mi) | same time |
| Al Jahra, Kuwait | 491 km (305 mi) | same time |
| Hawalli, Kuwait | 516 km (321 mi) | same time |
Other cities in Saudi Arabia
- Riyadh
- Jeddah
- Ad Damman
- Makkah
- Medina
- Al Hillah
- At Taif
- Al Hufuf
- Tabuk
- Hail
- Najran
- Al Kharj
- Al Mubarraz
- Hafar al Batin
- Al Jubayl
- Yanbu al Bahr
- Al-Qatif
- Abha
Questions people ask
What time zone is Buraydah in?
Buraydah is in the Asia/Riyadh time zone, UTC+3, all year.
Does Buraydah have daylight saving time?
Buraydah doesn't use daylight saving time. It stays on UTC+3 all year.
Why isn't noon in Buraydah when the sun is highest?
Because time zones are wide. Buraydah's clocks follow a zone centred on 45.0° E, so on standard time they run about 4 minutes ahead of the sun. Daylight saving time adds another hour.
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Time zone data: IANA tz database 2026e. Population: Natural Earth (approximate).