Sunrise
05:51
LOCAL TIME IN RIYADH
Current time in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
It is 1:41 pm on Thursday, 15 October 2026 in Riyadh. Riyadh is in the Asia/Riyadh time zone, UTC+03:00, and is 2 hours ahead of London.
UTC+03:00No daylight savingCalling code +966
LIVE LOCAL TIME
Riyadh
13:41:41
Thursday, 15 October 2026
Working hoursUTC+03:00
57% of the day in Riyadh has passed
A little moment in RiyadhSunrise and sunset in Riyadh today
Local times for 15 October 2026. Calculated from the city’s coordinates.
☀ The sun is up. 3h 45m of daylight left.
Solar noon
11:39
Sunset
17:26
Day length
11h 35m
Riyadh time zone facts
Everything you need before you call, travel or plan a meeting.
Time zone
Asia/Riyadh
Abbreviation: UTC+03:00UTC offset now
UTC+03:00
UTC is the shared world time reference.Daylight saving
Not used
No clock change in the next 12 months.Calling code
+966
International dialling code for Saudi Arabia.Coordinates
24.71°N, 46.68°E
Used for sunrise and sunset times.Country
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All of these cities share the same local time.
Riyadh time difference with world cities
How far ahead or behind Riyadh is right now.
| City | Time now | Difference from Riyadh |
|---|---|---|
| Time in London | 11:41:41 | Riyadh is 2 hours ahead |
| Time in New York | 06:41:41 | Riyadh is 7 hours ahead |
| Time in Los Angeles | 03:41:41 | Riyadh is 10 hours ahead |
| Time in Dubai | 14:41:41 | Riyadh is 1 hour behind |
| Time in New Delhi | 16:11:41 | Riyadh is 2 hours 30 minutes behind |
| Time in Singapore | 18:41:41 | Riyadh is 5 hours behind |
| Time in Tokyo | 19:41:41 | Riyadh is 6 hours behind |
| Time in Sydney | 21:41:41 | Riyadh is 8 hours behind |
| UTC | 10:41:41 | Riyadh is 3 hours ahead |
Best time to call Riyadh
Office hours of 9 am to 5 pm in Riyadh today look like this elsewhere.
London07:00 – 15:00Thu 15 Oct
New York02:00 – 10:00Thu 15 Oct
Dubai10:00 – 18:00Thu 15 Oct
Sydney17:00 – 01:00Thu 15 Oct
Questions about time in Riyadh
What time is it in Riyadh now?
The current time in Riyadh is 1:41 pm on Thursday, 15 October 2026 (UTC+03:00). The clock at the top of this page updates every second.
What time zone is Riyadh in?
Riyadh uses the Asia/Riyadh time zone (UTC+03:00). The current UTC offset is UTC+03:00.
Does Riyadh observe daylight saving time?
No. Riyadh does not use daylight saving time, so the clocks stay on UTC+03:00 all year.
What is the time difference between Riyadh and London?
Riyadh is 2 hours ahead of London right now. Differences can change when either place changes its clocks.
What is the time difference between Riyadh and New York?
Riyadh is 7 hours ahead of New York right now.
What is the country calling code for Saudi Arabia?
The international calling code for Saudi Arabia is +966. Before calling, check that it is a good local time: weekdays from 9 am to 5 pm are a helpful starting point.
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