Time difference between Sydney and Riyadh

Riyadh is 8 hours behind Sydney.

Australia · Australian Eastern Daylight Time

7:30 PM

Wednesday, October 21, 2026

Saudi Arabia · Arabian Standard Time

11:30 AM

Wednesday, October 21, 2026

Sydney to Riyadh time converter

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

What is the time difference between Sydney and Riyadh?

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

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

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

When is the best time to call Riyadh from Sydney?

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

Does the time difference between Sydney and Riyadh change?

Yes. Because of daylight saving time, the difference changes on Sunday, April 4, 2027, when Riyadh will be 7 hours behind Sydney.

Sydney is 8 hours ahead of Riyadh. More: time in Sydney · time in Riyadh