Riyadh runs on UTC+3 every day of the year, with no daylight saving time.
Riyadh and your time
Riyadh at a glance
| Country | Saudi Arabia |
|---|---|
| Region | Riyadh Region |
| Capital of | Saudi Arabia |
| Time zone | Asia/Riyadh |
| UTC offset now | UTC+3 |
| Daylight saving time | Not observed |
| Coordinates | 24.69° N, 46.72° E |
Riyadh time zone and clock changes
Riyadh follows the Asia/Riyadh time zone and stays on UTC+3 all year. The tz database records no daylight saving time here since 1970.
Riyadh is the capital, and all of Saudi Arabia keeps this time.
Clock changes in Riyadh, 2026 and 2027
No clock changes are scheduled in Riyadh for 2026 or 2027.
Riyadh time compared with major cities
When it is 9:00 AM in Riyadh, 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 |
Because Riyadh keeps one offset all year, any change in the gap comes from the other city’s daylight saving time. Compare the January and July columns.
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 Riyadh
Today
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| Sunset | --:-- |
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The earliest sunrise in Riyadh is at 5:03 AM on June 8, and the latest sunset at 6:46 PM on July 2.
Daylight through the year in Riyadh
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | March 20 | 5:57 AM | 6:04 PM | 12 h 7 min |
| June solstice | June 21 | 5:05 AM | 6:45 PM | 13 h 40 min |
| September equinox | September 23 | 5:42 AM | 5:49 PM | 12 h 7 min |
| December solstice | December 21 | 6:33 AM | 5:09 PM | 10 h 36 min |
Clock time and sun time in Riyadh
Clock time and sun time line up fairly well in Riyadh: solar noon falls at about 11:55 AM on standard time.
Places close to Riyadh
All the places listed below keep the same time as Riyadh.
| City | Distance | Time now | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Al Kharj | 86 km (53 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Az Zulfi | 262 km (163 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Hofuf | 298 km (185 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
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Frequently asked questions
What time zone is Riyadh in?
Riyadh uses the Asia/Riyadh time zone, which is UTC+3 all year.
Does Riyadh use daylight saving time?
No. Riyadh stays on UTC+3 all year, so the time difference to places without daylight saving time never changes.
What is the time difference between Riyadh and New York?
Riyadh 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 Riyadh does not.
How long is the longest day in Riyadh?
About 13 hours 40 minutes, around the June solstice. The shortest day, around the December solstice, has about 10 hours 36 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.