Current Time in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

Time Zone Information

Time Zone

AST

IANA Identifier

Asia/Riyadh

UTC Offset

UTC+3

Country

Saudi Arabia (SA)

Location Details

Coordinates

24.7136°, 46.6753°

Population

7.7M

Status

Capital City

Nearby Airports

• King Khalid International Airport (RUH) — 35 km

Nearby Cities

• Jeddah — Saudi Arabia
• Mecca — Saudi Arabia
• Medina — Saudi Arabia
• Abu Dhabi — United Arab Emirates
• Addis Ababa — Ethiopia
• Amman — Jordan
• Ankara — Turkey
• Antananarivo — Madagascar

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Frequently Asked Questions

What time zone is Riyadh in?

Riyadh is in the AST time zone (Asia/Riyadh), which is UTC+3 from Coordinated Universal Time.

Does Riyadh observe Daylight Saving Time?

Riyadh uses the Asia/Riyadh IANA timezone identifier. Whether DST is observed depends on the region's local regulations. Check the current local time above for the most accurate information.

What is the current local time in Riyadh?

The live clock at the top of this page shows the real-time current local time in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. It updates every second.

What is the UTC offset for Riyadh?

Riyadh has a UTC offset of UTC+3. This means it is 3 hours ahead of UTC.

What airports serve Riyadh?

Riyadh is served by King Khalid International Airport (RUH).