Current local time in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
The live clock above shows the time in Riyadh. Riyadh is in the Asia/Riyadh time zone, UTC+3 right now.
| Country | Saudi Arabia |
|---|---|
| Region | Ar Riyad |
| Population | about 4.3 million |
| Coordinates | 24.64° N, 46.77° E |
| Time zone | Asia/Riyadh |
| Abbreviation | UTC+3 |
| UTC offset | UTC+3 |
| Daylight saving time | No |
Daylight saving time
Riyadh 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 | 5:57 AM | 6:03 PM | 12 h 6 min |
| June solstice | 5:04 AM | 6:44 PM | 13 h 39 min |
| September equinox | 5:41 AM | 5:50 PM | 12 h 8 min |
| December solstice | 6:32 AM | 5:08 PM | 10 h 36 min |
Clock time vs. sun time
The sun is highest over Riyadh at about 12:01 PM in mid-January. On standard time, local clocks run about 7 minutes behind the sun, because Riyadh sits at 46.8° E, while its time zone is centred on 45.0° E.
Riyadh time compared with other cities
| City | Time now | Compared with Riyadh |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Riyadh |
|---|---|---|
| Al Kharj | 77 km (48 mi) | same time |
| Al Hillah | 128 km (80 mi) | same time |
| Al Hufuf | 294 km (183 mi) | same time |
| Al Mubarraz | 295 km (183 mi) | same time |
| Buraydah | 341 km (212 mi) | same time |
| Al-Qatif | 386 km (240 mi) | same time |
| Ad Damman | 388 km (241 mi) | same time |
| Al Jubayl | 390 km (242 mi) | same time |
Other cities in Saudi Arabia
- 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
Questions people ask
What time zone is Riyadh in?
Riyadh is in the Asia/Riyadh time zone, UTC+3, all year.
Does Riyadh have daylight saving time?
Riyadh doesn't use daylight saving time. It stays on UTC+3 all year.
Why isn't noon in Riyadh when the sun is highest?
Because time zones are wide. Riyadh's clocks follow a zone centred on 45.0° E, so on standard time they run about 7 minutes behind the sun. Daylight saving time adds another hour.
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Time zone data: IANA tz database 2026e. Population: Natural Earth (approximate).