Ha'il runs on UTC+3 every day of the year, with no daylight saving time.
Ha'il and your time
Ha'il at a glance
| Country | Saudi Arabia |
|---|---|
| Region | Ha'il Region |
| Time zone | Asia/Riyadh |
| UTC offset now | UTC+3 |
| Daylight saving time | Not observed |
| Coordinates | 27.52° N, 41.69° E |
Time zone in Ha'il
Local time in Ha'il is UTC+3 year round, under the Asia/Riyadh rules. Clocks have not changed for the seasons here since at least 1970.
All of Saudi Arabia keeps the same time, so Ha'il reads the same clock as Riyadh.
Clock changes in Ha'il, 2026 and 2027
No clock changes are scheduled in Ha'il for 2026 or 2027.
Ha'il time compared with major cities
When it is 9:00 AM in Ha'il, 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 |
Ha'il 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 Ha'il
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Over the year, daylight in Ha'il grows from 10 hours 24 minutes to 13 hours 53 minutes and back, a swing of 3 hours 29 minutes.
Daylight through the year in Ha'il
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | March 20 | 6:17 AM | 6:24 PM | 12 h 7 min |
| June solstice | June 21 | 5:19 AM | 7:12 PM | 13 h 53 min |
| September equinox | September 23 | 6:02 AM | 6:09 PM | 12 h 7 min |
| December solstice | December 21 | 6:59 AM | 5:23 PM | 10 h 24 min |
Clock time and sun time in Ha'il
Ha'il lies close to the centre of its time zone, so the sun is highest at about 12:15 PM on standard time, close to clock noon.
Cities near Ha'il
All the places listed below keep the same time as Ha'il.
| City | Distance | Time now | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Buraidah | 263 km (163 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Unaizah | 278 km (173 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
More cities in Saudi Arabia
All time zones and cities in Saudi Arabia
Tools for time in Ha'il
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Frequently asked questions
What time zone is Ha'il in?
Ha'il uses the Asia/Riyadh time zone, which is UTC+3 all year.
Does Ha'il use daylight saving time?
No. Ha'il stays on UTC+3 all year, so the time difference to places without daylight saving time never changes.
What is the time difference between Ha'il and New York?
Ha'il 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 Ha'il does not.
Is Ha'il on the same time as Riyadh?
Yes. Ha'il and Riyadh both use UTC+3 right now.
How long is the longest day in Ha'il?
About 13 hours 53 minutes, around the June solstice. The shortest day, around the December solstice, has about 10 hours 24 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.