Saudi Arabia · Asia/Riyadh
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia is in the Asia/Riyadh time zone (UTC+03:00) and does not observe daylight saving time (DST). The current local time is shown live above. Use the comparison table below to see Riyadh's time against major cities around the world, and check Saudi Arabia's public holidays.
Riyadh vs the World
Current time difference between Riyadh, Saudi Arabia and major cities worldwide (DST-adjusted live).
| City | Local Time | Offset | vs Riyadh |
|---|---|---|---|
| New YorkUnited States | 9:56 AM | UTC−4 | 7h ahead of |
| LondonUnited Kingdom | 2:56 PM | UTC+1 | 2h ahead of |
| DubaiUnited Arab Emirates | 5:56 PM | UTC+4 | 1h behind |
| MumbaiIndia | 7:26 PM | UTC+5:30 | 2h 30m behind |
| SingaporeSingapore | 9:56 PM | UTC+8 | 5h behind |
| TokyoJapan | 10:56 PM | UTC+9 | 6h behind |
| SydneyAustralia | 11:56 PM | UTC+10 | 7h behind |
Business Hours in Riyadh (9:00 AM – 5:00 PM)
When it's 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM in Riyadh, here's the corresponding time in each city.
| City | 9:00 AM in Riyadh | 5:00 PM in Riyadh |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 2:00 AM | 10:00 AM |
| London | 7:00 AM | 3:00 PM |
| Dubai | 10:00 AM | 6:00 PM |
| Mumbai | 11:30 AM | 7:30 PM |
| Singapore | 2:00 PM | 10:00 PM |
| Tokyo | 3:00 PM | 11:00 PM |
| Sydney | 4:00 PM | 12:00 AM |
Offsets and times update automatically and account for daylight saving time. Use the time converter or Business Hours tool for more.
Public Holidays in Saudi Arabia
| Date | Holiday | Local Name | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 10 | Eid al-Fitr | — | public |
| Jun 17 | Eid al-Adha | — | public |
| Sep 23 | Saudi National Day | — | public |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What time zone is Riyadh in?
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia is in the Asia/Riyadh time zone (UTC+03:00) and does not observe daylight saving time.
What time is it in Riyadh right now?
The current local time in Riyadh is shown live at the top of this page, and the table below shows Riyadh's time against major cities worldwide.
Does Riyadh observe daylight saving time (DST)?
No — Riyadh does not observe daylight saving time, so the local time stays the same all year round.
What is Riyadh's UTC / GMT offset?
Riyadh is in Asia/Riyadh (UTC+03:00).
What is the time difference between Riyadh and India?
Riyadh (UTC+03:00) is 2 hours 30 minutes behind India (IST, UTC+5:30).
What is the time difference between Riyadh and New York?
Riyadh (UTC+03:00) is 7 hours ahead of New York (US Eastern Time).
What is Riyadh's airport code?
Riyadh's main airport is RUH — the IATA code many people use when searching for Riyadh time.