Najran keeps UTC+3 all year. There is no daylight saving time, so the clock never changes.
Najran and your time
Najran at a glance
| Country | Saudi Arabia |
|---|---|
| Region | Najran Region |
| Time zone | Asia/Riyadh |
| UTC offset now | UTC+3 |
| Daylight saving time | Not observed |
| Coordinates | 17.49° N, 44.13° E |
Najran time zone and clock changes
Local time in Najran 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 Najran reads the same clock as Riyadh.
Clock changes in Najran, 2026 and 2027
No clock changes are scheduled in Najran for 2026 or 2027.
Najran time compared with major cities
A 9:00 AM start in Najran 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 |
Najran 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, sunset and day length in Najran
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Being in the tropics, Najran sees little change in day length: the longest day (13 hours 11 minutes) is only 2 hours 6 minutes longer than the shortest (11 hours 5 minutes). Sunrise stays between 5:28 AM and 6:37 AM all year.
Daylight through the year in Najran
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | March 20 | 6:08 AM | 6:14 PM | 12 h 7 min |
| June solstice | June 21 | 5:30 AM | 6:41 PM | 13 h 11 min |
| September equinox | September 23 | 5:53 AM | 5:59 PM | 12 h 6 min |
| December solstice | December 21 | 6:29 AM | 5:34 PM | 11 h 5 min |
When the sun is highest in Najran
Clock time and sun time line up fairly well in Najran: solar noon falls at about 12:05 PM on standard time.
Cities near Najran
Every city below shares Najran’s clock.
| City | Distance | Time now | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Şabyā | 164 km (102 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Khamis Mushait | 173 km (107 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Jizan | 180 km (112 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Abhā | 190 km (118 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Sanaa (Yemen) | 238 km (148 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
More cities in Saudi Arabia
All time zones and cities in Saudi Arabia
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Frequently asked questions
What time zone is Najran in?
Najran uses the Asia/Riyadh time zone, which is UTC+3 all year.
Does Najran use daylight saving time?
No. Najran stays on UTC+3 all year, so the time difference to places without daylight saving time never changes.
What is the time difference between Najran and New York?
Najran 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 Najran does not.
Is Najran on the same time as Riyadh?
Yes. Najran and Riyadh both use UTC+3 right now.
How long is the longest day in Najran?
About 13 hours 11 minutes, around the June solstice. The shortest day, around the December solstice, has about 11 hours 5 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.