Current Time in Riyadh
Saudi Arabia · AST · UTC+3:00
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Asia/Riyadh
Timezone Details
| Timezone | AST |
| UTC Offset (standard) | UTC+3:00 |
| Daylight Saving Time | No (not observed) |
| IANA Timezone ID | Asia/Riyadh |
| Country |  Saudi Arabia |
| Population | 7.7 million |
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About Riyadh Time Zone (AST)
Riyadh, the capital of Saudi Arabia, uses Arabia Standard Time (AST, UTC+3) year-round without Daylight Saving Time. Saudi Arabia is one of the world's largest oil exporters.
Key fact: Riyadh is 3 hours ahead of UTC and in the same timezone as Istanbul and Moscow.
Use the live clock at the top of this page to see the exact current time in Riyadh with seconds. The clock updates every second and uses your browser's timezone database for accuracy.
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Frequently Asked Questions — Riyadh Time
What time is it in Riyadh right now? +
The current time in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia is displayed by the live clock at the top of this page. Riyadh is in the AST timezone (UTC+3:00).
What timezone is Riyadh in? +
Riyadh is in the AST timezone. The IANA timezone identifier is
Asia/Riyadh. The UTC offset is +3:00 (year-round).Does Riyadh observe Daylight Saving Time? +
No, Riyadh does not observe Daylight Saving Time. The local time stays at UTC+3:00 throughout the entire year.
What is the UTC offset for Riyadh? +
Riyadh's UTC offset is UTC+3:00 year-round. UTC offset means how many hours ahead of or behind Coordinated Universal Time (UTC) the local time is.
What is the time difference between Riyadh and London? +
Riyadh (AST) is UTC+3:00. London (GMT/BST) is UTC+0 in winter and UTC+1 in summer. Riyadh is 3 hours ahead of UTC and in the same timezone as Istanbul and Moscow.
How do I convert Riyadh time to UTC? +
To convert Riyadh time to UTC, subtract UTC+3:00 from the local time. For example, if it is 15:00 in Riyadh and the UTC offset is UTC+3:00, you calculate backward to find the UTC equivalent. Use the conversion table on this page for real-time values.
What continent is Riyadh in? +
Riyadh is located in Middle East. It is the 7.7 million population city in Saudi Arabia.
What is the IANA timezone name for Riyadh? +
The IANA (Internet Assigned Numbers Authority) timezone database identifier for Riyadh is
Asia/Riyadh. This is the official timezone name used in programming languages and operating systems.
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