Current local time in Tabuk, Saudi Arabia
The live clock above shows the time in Tabuk. Tabuk is in the Asia/Riyadh time zone, UTC+3 right now.
| Country | Saudi Arabia |
|---|---|
| Region | Tabuk |
| Population | about 502,000 |
| Coordinates | 28.38° N, 36.55° E |
| Time zone | Asia/Riyadh |
| Abbreviation | UTC+3 |
| UTC offset | UTC+3 |
| Daylight saving time | No |
Daylight saving time
Tabuk 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 | 6:38 AM | 6:44 PM | 12 h 6 min |
| June solstice | 5:37 AM | 7:33 PM | 13 h 56 min |
| September equinox | 6:21 AM | 6:31 PM | 12 h 9 min |
| December solstice | 7:21 AM | 5:41 PM | 10 h 20 min |
Clock time vs. sun time
The sun is highest over Tabuk at about 12:42 PM in mid-January. On standard time, local clocks run about 34 minutes ahead of the sun, because Tabuk sits at 36.6° E, while its time zone is centred on 45.0° E.
Tabuk time compared with other cities
| City | Time now | Compared with Tabuk |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Tabuk |
|---|---|---|
| Hurghada, Egypt | 297 km (185 mi) | same time |
| Beer Sheva, Israel | 360 km (223 mi) | same time |
| Al Khalil, Palestine | 378 km (235 mi) | same time |
| Sakakah | 391 km (243 mi) | same time |
| Jerusalem, Israel | 399 km (248 mi) | same time |
| Amman, Jordan | 401 km (249 mi) | same time |
| El Arish, Egypt | 404 km (251 mi) | same time |
| Gaza, Palestine | 405 km (251 mi) | same time |
Other cities in Saudi Arabia
- Riyadh
- Jeddah
- Ad Damman
- Makkah
- Medina
- Al Hillah
- At Taif
- Al Hufuf
- 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 Tabuk in?
Tabuk is in the Asia/Riyadh time zone, UTC+3, all year.
Does Tabuk have daylight saving time?
Tabuk doesn't use daylight saving time. It stays on UTC+3 all year.
Why isn't noon in Tabuk when the sun is highest?
Because time zones are wide. Tabuk's clocks follow a zone centred on 45.0° E, so on standard time they run about 34 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).