Current time in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
7:08:00PM
Monday, October 19, 2026
- Time zone
- Arabian Standard Time
- UTC offset
- UTC+3
- Daylight saving
- Not used
- Sunrise · Sunset today
- 5:52 AM · 5:23 PM
- IANA zone
- Asia/Riyadh
- Coordinates
- 24.63° N, 46.72° E
Time difference from Riyadh
| Place | Difference | Time now |
|---|---|---|
| UTC | Riyadh is 3 hours ahead | 4:08 PM |
| London | Riyadh is 2 hours ahead | 5:08 PM |
| New York | Riyadh is 7 hours ahead | 12:08 PM |
| Los Angeles | Riyadh is 10 hours ahead | 9:08 AM |
| Dubai | Riyadh is 1 hour behind | 8:08 PM |
| Manila | Riyadh is 5 hours behind | 12:08 AM |
| Tokyo | Riyadh is 6 hours behind | 1:08 AM |
| Sydney | Riyadh is 8 hours behind | 3:08 AM |
Riyadh time zone: questions
What time zone is Riyadh in?
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia uses Arabian Standard Time, which is UTC+3 right now. Its IANA time zone ID is Asia/Riyadh.
Does Riyadh use daylight saving time?
No. Riyadh stays on Arabian Standard Time (UTC+3) all year and does not change its clocks.
What is the time difference between Riyadh and UTC?
Riyadh is 3 hours ahead of UTC (UTC+3).
What time is sunrise and sunset in Riyadh today?
On Monday, October 19, 2026, the sun rises in Riyadh at 5:52 AM and sets at 5:23 PM, giving 11 hours 31 minutes of daylight.
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Current time in popular cities
- London 5:08 PM
- New York 12:08 PM
- Tokyo 1:08 AM
- Los Angeles 9:08 AM
- Paris 6:08 PM
- Dubai 8:08 PM
- Manila 12:08 AM
- Sydney 3:08 AM
- Chicago 11:08 AM
- Seoul 1:08 AM
- Toronto 12:08 PM
- Washington, D.C. 12:08 PM
- Beijing 12:08 AM
- Berlin 6:08 PM
- San Francisco 9:08 AM
- Shanghai 12:08 AM
- Bangkok 11:08 PM
- Delhi 9:38 PM
- Moscow 7:08 PM
- Mumbai 9:38 PM
- Rome 6:08 PM
- Amsterdam 6:08 PM
- Istanbul 7:08 PM
- Las Vegas 9:08 AM