Current Time in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
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Saturday, September 19, 2026
ASTUTC+3
Riyadh time zone
Time Zone
Arabia Standard Time (AST)
IANA: Asia/Riyadh
UTC Offset
UTC+3
Daylight Saving Time
Not observed
Same offset all year
Coordinates
24.69° N, 46.72° E
Sunrise
5:40 AM
Sunset
5:52 PM
Sun times for Sep 19, 2026 (local date) · 12 hours 12 minutes of daylight.
Time Difference
| Compared with | Local time | Difference |
|---|---|---|
| Riyadh to New York | -7 hours | |
| Riyadh to London | -2 hours | |
| Riyadh to Dubai | +1 hour | |
| Riyadh to New Delhi | +2 hours 30 minutes | |
| Riyadh to Tokyo | +6 hours |
Positive values mean the other city is ahead of Riyadh. Differences update automatically when daylight saving time changes.
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About time in Riyadh
What time zone is Riyadh in?
Riyadh is on Arabia Standard Time (IANA time zone Asia/Riyadh), which is AST (UTC+3) all year.
Does Riyadh observe daylight saving time?
No. Riyadh does not change its clocks for daylight saving time, so it stays on AST (UTC+3) all year. Its time difference with places that do observe daylight saving time changes during the year.
What is the time difference between Riyadh and New York?
On Saturday, September 19, 2026, New York is 7 hours behind Riyadh. The difference can change when either city switches to or from daylight saving time.
What time is sunrise and sunset in Riyadh?
On Saturday, September 19, 2026, the sun rises at 5:40 AM and sets at 5:52 PM local time, giving 12 hours 12 minutes of daylight.
Is all of Saudi Arabia on the same time as Riyadh?
Yes. Saudi Arabia uses a single time zone, so Riyadh has the same local time as the rest of the country.