Current local time in Najran, Saudi Arabia
The live clock above shows the time in Najran. Najran is in the Asia/Riyadh time zone, UTC+3 right now.
| Country | Saudi Arabia |
|---|---|
| Region | Najran |
| Population | about 314,000 |
| Coordinates | 17.51° N, 44.13° E |
| Time zone | Asia/Riyadh |
| Abbreviation | UTC+3 |
| UTC offset | UTC+3 |
| Daylight saving time | No |
Daylight saving time
Najran 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 | 6:07 AM | 6:14 PM | 12 h 6 min |
| June solstice | 5:29 AM | 6:40 PM | 13 h 10 min |
| September equinox | 5:52 AM | 6:00 PM | 12 h 8 min |
| December solstice | 6:28 AM | 5:33 PM | 11 h 4 min |
Clock time vs. sun time
The sun is highest over Najran at about 12:12 PM in mid-January. On standard time, local clocks run about 3 minutes ahead of the sun, because Najran sits at 44.1° E, while its time zone is centred on 45.0° E.
Najran time compared with other cities
| City | Time now | Compared with Najran |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Najran |
|---|---|---|
| Sadah, Yemen | 70 km (43 mi) | same time |
| Jizan | 180 km (112 mi) | same time |
| Abha | 190 km (118 mi) | same time |
| Hajjah, Yemen | 210 km (130 mi) | same time |
| Sanaa, Yemen | 239 km (149 mi) | same time |
| Al Hudaydah, Yemen | 326 km (203 mi) | same time |
| Dhamar, Yemen | 329 km (204 mi) | same time |
| Zabid, Yemen | 378 km (235 mi) | same time |
Other cities in Saudi Arabia
- Riyadh
- Jeddah
- Ad Damman
- Makkah
- Medina
- Al Hillah
- At Taif
- Al Hufuf
- Tabuk
- Buraydah
- Hail
- Al Kharj
- Al Mubarraz
- Hafar al Batin
- Al Jubayl
- Yanbu al Bahr
- Al-Qatif
- Abha
Questions people ask
What time zone is Najran in?
Najran is in the Asia/Riyadh time zone, UTC+3, all year.
Does Najran have daylight saving time?
Najran doesn't use daylight saving time. It stays on UTC+3 all year.
Why isn't noon in Najran when the sun is highest?
Because time zones are wide. Najran's clocks follow a zone centred on 45.0° E, so on standard time they run about 3 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).