Time difference between Riyadh and Sydney

Sydney is 8 hours ahead of Riyadh.

Saudi Arabia · Arabian Standard Time

11:30 AM

Wednesday, October 21, 2026

Australia · Australian Eastern Daylight Time

7:30 PM

Wednesday, October 21, 2026

Riyadh to Sydney 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 Sydney?

Sydney is 8 hours ahead of Riyadh. Riyadh is on UTC+3 and Sydney is on UTC+11.

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

When it is 9:00 AM in Riyadh, it is 5:00 PM in Sydney.

When is the best time to call Sydney from Riyadh?

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

Does the time difference between Riyadh and Sydney change?

Yes. Because of daylight saving time, the difference changes on Saturday, April 3, 2027, when Sydney will be 7 hours ahead of Riyadh.

Riyadh is 8 hours behind Sydney. More: time in Riyadh · time in Sydney