Current local time in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
UTC+03:00 · UTC+03:00 · Arabian Standard Time
About Riyadh
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia uses the Arabian Standard Time time zone (Asia/Riyadh), currently UTC+03:00. It is the capital of Saudi Arabia. Population: about 4,205,961.
| Country: | Saudi Arabia |
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| Coordinates: | 24°41′N / 46°43′E |
| Population: | 4,205,961 |
| Currency: | Saudi riyal (SAR) |
| Languages: | Arabic |
| Country calling code: | +966 |
Time zone in Riyadh
| IANA time zone: | Asia/Riyadh |
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| Time zone name: | Arabian Standard Time (UTC+03:00) |
| Current UTC offset: | UTC+03:00 |
| UTC time now: |
Daylight saving time
Riyadh does not observe daylight saving time; clocks stay on UTC+03:00 all year.
Sunrise and sunset in Riyadh today
| Sunrise: | 05:53 |
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| Sunset: | 17:21 |
| Solar noon: | 11:37 |
| Day length: | 11h 27m |
| Civil twilight: | 05:30 – 17:44 |
Calculated for 2026-10-21 at the city’s coordinates using PHP’s solar position algorithm; times are local (UTC+03:00) and approximate to about a minute.
Time difference from Riyadh
- London+2 hRiyadh is 2 hours ahead of London
- New York+7 hRiyadh is 7 hours ahead of New York
- Abuja+2 hRiyadh is 2 hours ahead of Abuja
Frequently asked questions about Riyadh time
What time zone is Riyadh in?
Riyadh uses the IANA time zone Asia/Riyadh (Arabian Standard Time). The current offset is UTC+03:00.
Does Riyadh observe daylight saving time?
Riyadh does not observe daylight saving time; clocks stay on UTC+03:00 all year.
What is the time difference between Riyadh and London?
Right now Riyadh is 2 hours ahead of London. The difference can change when either place changes its clocks; use the comparison tool for a specific date.
What is the time difference between Riyadh and New York?
Right now Riyadh is 7 hours ahead of New York. The difference can change when either place changes its clocks; use the comparison tool for a specific date.