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Current Time in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

Q: 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).

Q: 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.

Q: What continent is Riyadh in?

Riyadh is located in Middle East. It is the 7.7 million population city in Saudi Arabia.

Saudi Arabia · AST · UTC+3:00

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Asia/Riyadh

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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📅 Public Holidays in Saudi Arabia (2026)

Upcoming public holidays for Saudi Arabia. Dates marked (est.) are approximate and subject to official confirmation.

Feb 18

Eid al-Fitr (est.)

Apr 29

Eid al-Adha (est.)

Sep 23

Saudi National Day

Business hours may be affected on these dates. Check local schedules before planning calls or visits.

📞 Best Time to Call Riyadh

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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.

What time is sunrise in Riyadh today? +

Today's sunrise and sunset times for Riyadh are displayed live in the weather panel at the top of this page. The exact times update daily based on Riyadh's latitude and the current date. Sunrise typically varies between approximately 5:00–8:00 AM depending on the season, with the earliest sunrises around the summer solstice (June) and the latest around the winter solstice (December).

What time does it get dark in Riyadh? +

Sunset times in Riyadh are shown live at the top of this page. Sunset varies by season: in summer, the sun may set as late as 8:00–9:00 PM, while in winter, sunset can occur as early as 4:00–5:00 PM. Check the live display for today's exact sunset time.

How long is a flight from Riyadh? +

Use the flight time calculator on this page to estimate flight times from King Khalid International (RUH) to any of 150+ airports worldwide. The calculator uses the Haversine formula for great-circle distance at 850 km/h cruise speed plus 45 minutes ground time. Popular searches: flight time from Riyadh to London, Riyadh to New York, Riyadh to Dubai, Riyadh to Tokyo.