Jeddah runs on UTC+3 every day of the year, with no daylight saving time.
Jeddah and your time
Jeddah at a glance
| Country | Saudi Arabia |
|---|---|
| Region | Mecca Region |
| Time zone | Asia/Riyadh |
| UTC offset now | UTC+3 |
| Daylight saving time | Not observed |
| Coordinates | 21.49° N, 39.19° E |
Time zone in Jeddah
The clocks in Jeddah follow Asia/Riyadh and keep UTC+3 through every season. No daylight saving time has been recorded here since 1970.
Jeddah is on the same time as the rest of Saudi Arabia, including the capital, Riyadh.
Clock changes in Jeddah, 2026 and 2027
No clock changes are scheduled in Jeddah for 2026 or 2027.
Time difference between Jeddah and other cities
When it is 9:00 AM in Jeddah, 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 |
Jeddah 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 counts the time when the clock reads between 9 AM and 5 PM in both cities on the same day.
Sunrise and sunset in Jeddah
Today
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| Sunset | --:-- |
| Day length | -- |
| Solar noon | --:-- |
Close to the equator, days in Jeddah last between 10 hours 50 minutes and 13 hours 27 minutes, so evenings get dark at about the same time all year.
Daylight through the year in Jeddah
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | March 20 | 6:28 AM | 6:34 PM | 12 h 7 min |
| June solstice | June 21 | 5:42 AM | 7:08 PM | 13 h 27 min |
| September equinox | September 23 | 6:12 AM | 6:19 PM | 12 h 7 min |
| December solstice | December 21 | 6:57 AM | 5:46 PM | 10 h 50 min |
Clock time and sun time in Jeddah
Clock time and sun time line up fairly well in Jeddah: solar noon falls at about 12:25 PM on standard time.
Cities near Jeddah
| City | Distance | Time now | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mecca | 67 km (41 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Ta'if | 130 km (81 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Port Sudan (Sudan) | 292 km (182 mi) | --:-- | 1 h behind |
More cities in Saudi Arabia
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Frequently asked questions
What time zone is Jeddah in?
Jeddah uses the Asia/Riyadh time zone, which is UTC+3 all year.
Does Jeddah use daylight saving time?
No. Jeddah stays on UTC+3 all year, so the time difference to places without daylight saving time never changes.
What is the time difference between Jeddah and New York?
Jeddah 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 Jeddah does not.
Is Jeddah on the same time as Riyadh?
Yes. Jeddah and Riyadh both use UTC+3 right now.
How long is the longest day in Jeddah?
About 13 hours 27 minutes, around the June solstice. The shortest day, around the December solstice, has about 10 hours 50 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.