Ta'if keeps UTC+3 all year. There is no daylight saving time, so the clock never changes.
Ta'if and your time
Ta'if at a glance
| Country | Saudi Arabia |
|---|---|
| Region | Mecca Region |
| Time zone | Asia/Riyadh |
| UTC offset now | UTC+3 |
| Daylight saving time | Not observed |
| Coordinates | 21.27° N, 40.42° E |
Time zone in Ta'if
Local time in Ta'if 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 Ta'if reads the same clock as Riyadh.
Clock changes in Ta'if, 2026 and 2027
No clock changes are scheduled in Ta'if for 2026 or 2027.
How far ahead or behind Ta'if is
A 9:00 AM start in Ta'if 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 |
Ta'if 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 Ta'if
Today
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| Sunset | --:-- |
| Day length | -- |
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Close to the equator, days in Ta'if last between 10 hours 50 minutes and 13 hours 26 minutes, so evenings get dark at about the same time all year.
Daylight through the year in Ta'if
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | March 20 | 6:23 AM | 6:29 PM | 12 h 7 min |
| June solstice | June 21 | 5:37 AM | 7:03 PM | 13 h 26 min |
| September equinox | September 23 | 6:07 AM | 6:14 PM | 12 h 7 min |
| December solstice | December 21 | 6:51 AM | 5:42 PM | 10 h 50 min |
When the sun is highest in Ta'if
Clock time and sun time line up fairly well in Ta'if: solar noon falls at about 12:20 PM on standard time.
Cities near Ta'if
Every city below shares Ta'if’s clock.
| City | Distance | Time now | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mecca | 64 km (39 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Jeddah | 130 km (81 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Sabt Al Alaya | 248 km (154 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Bisha | 268 km (167 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
More cities in Saudi Arabia
All time zones and cities in Saudi Arabia
Tools for time in Ta'if
- Convert a time to or from Ta'if: pick a date and time and see it in every city on your list.
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Frequently asked questions
What time zone is Ta'if in?
Ta'if uses the Asia/Riyadh time zone, which is UTC+3 all year.
Does Ta'if use daylight saving time?
No. Ta'if stays on UTC+3 all year, so the time difference to places without daylight saving time never changes.
What is the time difference between Ta'if and New York?
Ta'if 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 Ta'if does not.
Is Ta'if on the same time as Riyadh?
Yes. Ta'if and Riyadh both use UTC+3 right now.
How long is the longest day in Ta'if?
About 13 hours 26 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.