Current local time in Yanbu al Bahr, Saudi Arabia
The live clock above shows the time in Yanbu al Bahr. Yanbu al Bahr is in the Asia/Riyadh time zone, UTC+3 right now.
| Country | Saudi Arabia |
|---|---|
| Region | Al Madinah |
| Population | about 234,000 |
| Coordinates | 24.09° N, 38.05° E |
| Time zone | Asia/Riyadh |
| Abbreviation | UTC+3 |
| UTC offset | UTC+3 |
| Daylight saving time | No |
Daylight saving time
Yanbu al Bahr 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 | 6:32 AM | 6:38 PM | 12 h 6 min |
| June solstice | 5:40 AM | 7:18 PM | 13 h 37 min |
| September equinox | 6:16 AM | 6:25 PM | 12 h 8 min |
| December solstice | 7:06 AM | 5:45 PM | 10 h 38 min |
Clock time vs. sun time
The sun is highest over Yanbu al Bahr at about 12:36 PM in mid-January. On standard time, local clocks run about 28 minutes ahead of the sun, because Yanbu al Bahr sits at 38.0° E, while its time zone is centred on 45.0° E.
Yanbu al Bahr time compared with other cities
| City | Time now | Compared with Yanbu al Bahr |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Yanbu al Bahr |
|---|---|---|
| Medina | 162 km (100 mi) | same time |
| Jeddah | 311 km (193 mi) | same time |
| Makkah | 347 km (216 mi) | same time |
| At Taif | 396 km (246 mi) | same time |
| Tabuk | 500 km (310 mi) | same time |
| Port Sudan, Sudan | 505 km (314 mi) | 1 hour behind |
| Kom Ombo, Egypt | 519 km (322 mi) | same time |
| Aswan, Egypt | 523 km (325 mi) | same time |
Other cities in Saudi Arabia
- Riyadh
- Jeddah
- Ad Damman
- Makkah
- Medina
- Al Hillah
- At Taif
- Al Hufuf
- Tabuk
- Buraydah
- Hail
- Najran
- Al Kharj
- Al Mubarraz
- Hafar al Batin
- Al Jubayl
- Al-Qatif
- Abha
Questions people ask
What time zone is Yanbu al Bahr in?
Yanbu al Bahr is in the Asia/Riyadh time zone, UTC+3, all year.
Does Yanbu al Bahr have daylight saving time?
Yanbu al Bahr doesn't use daylight saving time. It stays on UTC+3 all year.
Why isn't noon in Yanbu al Bahr when the sun is highest?
Because time zones are wide. Yanbu al Bahr's clocks follow a zone centred on 45.0° E, so on standard time they run about 28 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).