Time difference between Riyadh and Houston

Houston is 8 hours behind Riyadh.

Saudi Arabia · Arabian Standard Time

10:41 AM

Wednesday, October 21, 2026

United States · Central Daylight Time

2:41 AM

Wednesday, October 21, 2026

Riyadh to Houston time converter

Green rows are office hours in both places; light green rows are when both are awake.

What is the time difference between Riyadh and Houston?

Houston is 8 hours behind Riyadh. Riyadh is on UTC+3 and Houston is on UTC−5.

What time is it in Houston when it is 9 AM in Riyadh?

When it is 9:00 AM in Riyadh, it is 1:00 AM in Houston.

When is the best time to call Houston from Riyadh?

The best time to call or meet is 5:00 PM–6:00 PM in Riyadh (9:00 AM–10:00 AM in Houston), when both places are in normal office hours.

Does the time difference between Riyadh and Houston change?

Yes. Because of daylight saving time, the difference changes on Sunday, November 1, 2026, when Houston will be 9 hours behind Riyadh.

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