Medina runs on UTC+3 every day of the year, with no daylight saving time.
Medina and your time
Medina at a glance
| Country | Saudi Arabia |
|---|---|
| Region | Medina Region |
| Time zone | Asia/Riyadh |
| UTC offset now | UTC+3 |
| Daylight saving time | Not observed |
| Coordinates | 24.47° N, 39.61° E |
Which time zone Medina uses
The clocks in Medina follow Asia/Riyadh and keep UTC+3 through every season. No daylight saving time has been recorded here since 1970.
All of Saudi Arabia keeps the same time, so Medina reads the same clock as Riyadh.
Clock changes in Medina, 2026 and 2027
No clock changes are scheduled in Medina for 2026 or 2027.
How far ahead or behind Medina is
A 9:00 AM start in Medina 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 |
Medina 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 Medina
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Over the year, daylight in Medina grows from 10 hours 37 minutes to 13 hours 39 minutes and back, a swing of 3 hours 2 minutes.
Daylight through the year in Medina
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | March 20 | 6:26 AM | 6:33 PM | 12 h 7 min |
| June solstice | June 21 | 5:34 AM | 7:13 PM | 13 h 39 min |
| September equinox | September 23 | 6:10 AM | 6:17 PM | 12 h 7 min |
| December solstice | December 21 | 7:01 AM | 5:38 PM | 10 h 37 min |
When the sun is highest in Medina
Medina lies close to the centre of its time zone, so the sun is highest at about 12:20 PM on standard time, close to clock noon.
Places close to Medina
Every city below shares Medina’s clock.
| City | Distance | Time now | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yanbu | 163 km (101 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
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Tools for time in Medina
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Frequently asked questions
What time zone is Medina in?
Medina uses the Asia/Riyadh time zone, which is UTC+3 all year.
Does Medina use daylight saving time?
No. Medina stays on UTC+3 all year, so the time difference to places without daylight saving time never changes.
What is the time difference between Medina and New York?
Medina 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 Medina does not.
Is Medina on the same time as Riyadh?
Yes. Medina and Riyadh both use UTC+3 right now.
How long is the longest day in Medina?
About 13 hours 39 minutes, around the June solstice. The shortest day, around the December solstice, has about 10 hours 37 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.