Current Time in Saudi Arabia
Saudi Arabia uses Arabia Standard Time all year.
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Saturday, September 19, 2026
ASTUTC+3
Saudi Arabia time zone
Arabia Standard Time
Arabia Standard Time (AST)
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IANA time zone: Asia/Riyadh.
Major cities in Saudi Arabia
Time Difference
| Compared with | Local time | Difference |
|---|---|---|
| Saudi Arabia to New York | -7 hours | |
| Saudi Arabia to London | -2 hours | |
| Saudi Arabia to Dubai | +1 hour | |
| Saudi Arabia to New Delhi | +2 hours 30 minutes | |
| Saudi Arabia to Tokyo | +6 hours |
Positive values mean the other city is ahead. Differences update automatically when daylight saving time changes.
Time in Saudi Arabia: FAQs
What time zone is Saudi Arabia in?
Saudi Arabia uses Arabia Standard Time (AST, UTC+3) all year.
Does Saudi Arabia observe daylight saving time?
No. Saudi Arabia does not change its clocks for daylight saving time, so its time difference with places that do (such as the United States and most of Europe) changes twice a year.
What is the time difference between Saudi Arabia and New York?
On Saturday, September 19, 2026, New York is 7 hours behind Saudi Arabia. The difference can change when either place switches to or from daylight saving time.
What time is it in Riyadh, the capital?
Riyadh is on Arabia Standard Time, currently AST (UTC+3). The live time is shown at the top of this page and on the Riyadh page.