Dammam runs on UTC+3 every day of the year, with no daylight saving time.
Dammam and your time
Dammam at a glance
| Country | Saudi Arabia |
|---|---|
| Region | Eastern Province |
| Time zone | Asia/Riyadh |
| UTC offset now | UTC+3 |
| Daylight saving time | Not observed |
| Coordinates | 26.43° N, 50.10° E |
Time zone in Dammam
Local time in Dammam is UTC+3 year round, under the Asia/Riyadh rules. Clocks have not changed for the seasons here since at least 1970.
Dammam is on the same time as the rest of Saudi Arabia, including the capital, Riyadh.
Clock changes in Dammam, 2026 and 2027
No clock changes are scheduled in Dammam for 2026 or 2027.
Dammam time compared with major cities
When it is 9:00 AM in Dammam, it 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 |
Dammam 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, sunset and day length in Dammam
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Over the year, daylight in Dammam grows from 10 hours 29 minutes to 13 hours 48 minutes and back, a swing of 3 hours 19 minutes.
Daylight through the year in Dammam
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | March 20 | 5:44 AM | 5:51 PM | 12 h 7 min |
| June solstice | June 21 | 4:47 AM | 6:35 PM | 13 h 48 min |
| September equinox | September 23 | 5:28 AM | 5:35 PM | 12 h 7 min |
| December solstice | December 21 | 6:23 AM | 4:52 PM | 10 h 29 min |
Clock time and sun time in Dammam
Clock time and sun time line up fairly well in Dammam: solar noon falls at about 11:40 AM on standard time.
Places close to Dammam
All the places listed below keep the same time as Dammam.
| City | Distance | Time now | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Khobar | 20 km (13 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Hamad Town (Bahrain) | 54 km (33 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Al Muharraq (Bahrain) | 54 km (34 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Jubail | 81 km (50 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Hofuf | 130 km (81 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Lusail (Qatar) | 180 km (112 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Al Rayyan (Qatar) | 183 km (114 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Doha (Qatar) | 192 km (119 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
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Frequently asked questions
What time zone is Dammam in?
Dammam uses the Asia/Riyadh time zone, which is UTC+3 all year.
Does Dammam use daylight saving time?
No. Dammam stays on UTC+3 all year, so the time difference to places without daylight saving time never changes.
What is the time difference between Dammam and New York?
Dammam 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 Dammam does not.
Is Dammam on the same time as Riyadh?
Yes. Dammam and Riyadh both use UTC+3 right now.
How long is the longest day in Dammam?
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.