Current Time in Saudi Arabia
Saudi Arabia (KSA) uses Asia/Riyadh (UTC+03:00) and does not observe daylight saving time. See the live time across Saudi Arabia below.
Time across Saudi Arabia
7 cities trackedSaudi Arabia is in a single time zone — Asia/Riyadh (UTC+03:00). The country does not observe daylight saving time, so local time stays the same all year round.
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 |
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 | 9:08 AM | UTC−4 | 7h ahead of |
| LondonUnited Kingdom | 2:08 PM | UTC+1 | 2h ahead of |
| DubaiUnited Arab Emirates | 5:08 PM | UTC+4 | 1h behind |
| MumbaiIndia | 6:38 PM | UTC+5:30 | 2h 30m behind |
| SingaporeSingapore | 9:08 PM | UTC+8 | 5h behind |
| TokyoJapan | 10:08 PM | UTC+9 | 6h behind |
| SydneyAustralia | 11:08 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
What time zone is Saudi Arabia in?
Saudi Arabia uses Asia/Riyadh (UTC+03:00) and does not observe daylight saving time — the UTC offset stays constant all year.
What time is it in Saudi Arabia right now?
The current time in Riyadh is shown live above, and every city below shows its own live time.
Does Saudi Arabia observe daylight saving time (DST)?
No — Saudi Arabia does not currently observe daylight saving time, so the time never changes throughout the year.
How many time zones does Saudi Arabia have?
Saudi Arabia has 1 time zone (Asia/Riyadh).
What is Saudi Arabia's UTC / GMT offset?
Saudi Arabia is in Asia/Riyadh (UTC+03:00) all year round — the offset never changes.
Is the time the same throughout Saudi Arabia?
Yes — the whole of Saudi Arabia shares one time zone (Asia/Riyadh, UTC+03:00).
What is KSA time?
"KSA" stands for Saudi Arabia (SA). Saudi Arabia is in Asia/Riyadh (UTC+03:00) and does not observe daylight saving time.
What is the time difference between Saudi Arabia and India?
Saudi Arabia (UTC+03:00) is 2 hours 30 minutes behind India (IST, UTC+5:30). Use the comparison table above to see the live difference.