Current Time in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia 🇸🇦
The current local time in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia is 21:19:57 (+03) on Tuesday, 30 June 2026. Riyadh is not currently observing daylight saving time. The city has a population of about 7,600,000. The sun rises at about 05:07 and sets at 18:46 today (13h 39m of daylight).
- Sunrise 05:07
- Sunset 18:46
- 13h 39m daylight
Time zone & daylight saving in Riyadh
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia keeps +03 (UTC+03:00). Riyadh does not change its clocks for daylight saving, so its offset from UTC stays the same all year.
Today the sun rises at about 05:07 and sets at about 18:46 local time, giving Riyadh 13h 39m of daylight.
Right now it is 21:19 on Tuesday in Riyadh (UTC+03:00). When it is 21:19 here, it is 14:19 in New York (7h behind), so a quick look at the world clock beats doing the math in your head before a call.
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Quick scheduling notes for Riyadh
- Use the Asia/Riyadh IANA zone when you need the exact rule set for software, calendars, or travel planning.
- Daylight saving is not active now, but it can still affect future dates in some places.
- For a future call, use the time zone converter and then set a matching online alarm.
Time difference from Riyadh to major cities
| City | Current time | Difference |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 14:19 Tue | 7h behind |
| Los Angeles | 11:19 Tue | 10h behind |
| London | 19:19 Tue | 2h behind |
| Paris | 20:19 Tue | 1h behind |
| Dubai | 22:19 Tue | 1h ahead |
| Mumbai | 23:49 Tue | 2.5h ahead |
| Singapore | 02:19 Wed | 5h ahead |
| Tokyo | 03:19 Wed | 6h ahead |
| Sydney | 04:19 Wed | 7h ahead |
Best next checks from Riyadh
Compare Riyadh with nearby business hubs, then follow the city links above for live local clocks. You can also browse more time pages for Saudi Arabia.
Business-hours overlap from Riyadh
For a normal business-hours call, 16:00-17:00 in Riyadh overlaps with 09:00-10:00 in New York.
| Compare with | Riyadh time | Other city time | Overlap |
|---|---|---|---|
| New York | 16:00-17:00 | 09:00-10:00 | 1 hour |
| Los Angeles | - | - | No standard 09:00-17:00 overlap |
| London | 11:00-17:00 | 09:00-15:00 | 6 hours |
| Paris | 10:00-17:00 | 09:00-16:00 | 7 hours |
| Dubai | 09:00-16:00 | 10:00-17:00 | 7 hours |
| Mumbai | 09:00-14:30 | 11:30-17:00 | 5.5 hours |
Simple meeting rule
Pick a slot that lands inside both workdays, then confirm the date again if the meeting is near a daylight saving change.
Riyadh time - Frequently asked questions
What time zone is Riyadh in?
Riyadh uses +03 (UTC+03:00). It stays on the same UTC offset all year, with no daylight saving changes.
Does Riyadh observe daylight saving time?
No - Riyadh keeps the same time offset throughout the year.
What time are sunrise and sunset in Riyadh today?
Today the sun rises around 05:07 and sets around 18:46 in Riyadh, about 13h 39m of daylight.
What is the time difference between Riyadh and other cities?
When it is 21:19 in Riyadh, it is 14:19 in New York (7h behind). See the table above for Riyadh's difference from other major cities.
How Alarm.now calculates time in Riyadh
Live clock source
The clock uses the current time with the Asia/Riyadh IANA time zone, then updates in your browser every second. Country context comes from the Saudi Arabia time page.
Local entity signals for Riyadh
These facts help separate this city page from a generic clock page: the place, country, coordinates, time-zone rule set, and daylight context are all tied to Riyadh.
| Country | Saudi Arabia |
|---|---|
| IANA zone | Asia/Riyadh (UTC+03:00) |
| Coordinates | 24.71, 46.68 |
| Population signal | About 7,600,000 people |
| Today's daylight | Sunrise 05:07, sunset 18:46, 13h 39m total daylight |
Best internal links from this city
Start with this live city clock, then move to the exact Asia/Riyadh time-zone page for rules, the Saudi Arabia country page for nearby cities, and the time zone converter for future dates.
Future-date checks
For future meetings, compare the city time with the time zone converter because daylight saving changes can shift the offset on a later date.
Lat/Long: 24.71° N, 46.68° E
Population: 7,600,000
Country: 🇸🇦 Saudi Arabia
Timezone: GMT+3
Daylight Saving Time: No ❌