Buraidah runs on UTC+3 every day of the year, with no daylight saving time.
Buraidah and your time
Buraidah at a glance
| Country | Saudi Arabia |
|---|---|
| Region | Al-Qassim Region |
| Time zone | Asia/Riyadh |
| UTC offset now | UTC+3 |
| Daylight saving time | Not observed |
| Coordinates | 26.33° N, 43.97° E |
Time zone in Buraidah
Buraidah follows the Asia/Riyadh time zone and stays on UTC+3 all year. The tz database records no daylight saving time here since 1970.
Buraidah is on the same time as the rest of Saudi Arabia, including the capital, Riyadh.
Clock changes in Buraidah, 2026 and 2027
No clock changes are scheduled in Buraidah for 2026 or 2027.
How far ahead or behind Buraidah is
A 9:00 AM start in Buraidah is 1:00 AM in New York, 5:00 PM in Sydney and 10:00 PM (previous day) in Los Angeles.
| City | Time now | Difference now | In January | In July | Shared office hours |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York (United States) | --:-- | 8 h behind | 8 h behind | 7 h behind | None |
| Los Angeles (United States) | --:-- | 11 h behind | 11 h behind | 10 h behind | None |
| London (United Kingdom) | --:-- | 3 h behind | 3 h behind | 2 h behind | 5 h |
| Paris (France) | --:-- | 2 h behind | 2 h behind | 1 h behind | 6 h |
| Dubai (United Arab Emirates) | --:-- | 1 h ahead | 1 h ahead | 1 h ahead | 7 h |
| Mumbai (India) | --:-- | 2 h 30 min ahead | 2 h 30 min ahead | 2 h 30 min ahead | 5 h 30 min |
| Singapore | --:-- | 5 h ahead | 5 h ahead | 5 h ahead | 3 h |
| Tokyo (Japan) | --:-- | 6 h ahead | 6 h ahead | 6 h ahead | 2 h |
| Sydney (Australia) | --:-- | 8 h ahead | 8 h ahead | 7 h ahead | None |
| UTC | --:-- | 3 h behind | 3 h behind | 3 h behind | 5 h |
Buraidah never changes its clocks, but many of these cities do. Where the January and July columns disagree, the gap shifts when the other city moves to or from daylight saving time.
Shared office hours is the part of a 9 AM to 5 PM local working day that both cities have in common. Weekends are not taken into account.
Sunrise and sunset in Buraidah
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The earliest sunrise in Buraidah is at 5:11 AM on June 9, and the latest sunset at 7:01 PM on July 2.
Daylight through the year in Buraidah
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | March 20 | 6:08 AM | 6:15 PM | 12 h 7 min |
| June solstice | June 21 | 5:12 AM | 7:00 PM | 13 h 48 min |
| September equinox | September 23 | 5:53 AM | 6:00 PM | 12 h 7 min |
| December solstice | December 21 | 6:47 AM | 5:17 PM | 10 h 29 min |
Clock time and sun time in Buraidah
Buraidah lies close to the centre of its time zone, so the sun is highest at about 12:05 PM on standard time, close to clock noon.
Cities near Buraidah
All the places listed below keep the same time as Buraidah.
| City | Distance | Time now | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unaizah | 25 km (16 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Az Zulfi | 84 km (52 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Ha'il | 263 km (163 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
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Frequently asked questions
What time zone is Buraidah in?
Buraidah uses the Asia/Riyadh time zone, which is UTC+3 all year.
Does Buraidah use daylight saving time?
No. Buraidah stays on UTC+3 all year, so the time difference to places without daylight saving time never changes.
What is the time difference between Buraidah and New York?
Buraidah is 8 hours ahead of New York in January and 7 hours ahead of New York in July, because New York moves its clocks for daylight saving time and Buraidah does not.
Is Buraidah on the same time as Riyadh?
Yes. Buraidah and Riyadh both use UTC+3 right now.
How long is the longest day in Buraidah?
About 13 hours 48 minutes, around the June solstice. The shortest day, around the December solstice, has about 10 hours 29 minutes of daylight.
Time zone rules: IANA tz database, version 2026e. Place names and coordinates: GeoNames. Sunrise and sunset are calculated from the coordinates and can differ by a minute or two from local almanacs.