Current Time in Riyadh, Riyadh Region, Saudi Arabia

8:34:53 AM

08:34:53

+03 (Arabian Standard Time) · UTC+03:00

Asia/Riyadh

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Time zone details

Riyadh does not observe daylight saving time in 2026

Daylight in Riyadh

Sunrise5:38 AMSolar noon11:49 AMSunset6:00 PM
Clock change statusNo clock changes are scheduled for Riyadh in the next 12 monthsView scheduleWeather nowLoading current forecast…Forecast details

Location facts

Place

Country
Saudi Arabia
Administrative area
Riyadh Region
Place type
City or town
Country currency
Saudi Riyal (SAR)

Practical

Languages
Arabic
Dialing code
+966
Population
4,205,961
Elevation
Approximately 612 m (DEM estimate)

Geography

Geographic coordinates
24° 41' N / 46° 43' E
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Riyadh, Saudi Arabia to IST 2 hours 30 minutes aheadRiyadh, Saudi Arabia to PHT 5 hours aheadIST to Riyadh, Saudi Arabia 2 hours 30 minutes aheadRiyadh, Saudi Arabia to EST 7 hours behindUTC to Riyadh, Saudi Arabia 3 hours behindPST to Riyadh, Saudi Arabia 10 hours behind

All times shown relative to Riyadh local time

Clock changes in Riyadh

2026

No clock or time-zone designation changes in 2026

Future clock changes, 2027–2030

Sun & Moon details

Sun

Sunrise
Solar noon
Sunset
Daylight duration
12 hr 22 min1 min 24 sec shorter than the previous day

Twilight

Civil twilight
–
Nautical twilight
–
Astronomical twilight
–
New MoonMoon illumination2%
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Saturday, September 12, 2026

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Sun

Sunrise
Sunset
Day length
12 hr 22 min1 min 24 sec shorter than the previous day
Solar noon
(69.4° altitude)

Civil twilight

Dawn to dusk
–

Additional twilight

Nautical dawn to dusk
–
Astronomical dawn to dusk
–

Moon

Phase
New Moon (2% illuminated)
Moonrise
Moonset
Previous principal phase
New Moon — Friday, September 11, 2026 at
Next principal phase
First Quarter — Friday, September 18, 2026 at

Seven-day daylight outlook

Sunrise, sunset, and daylight for seven local dates
Local dateSunriseSunsetDay lengthDaily change
12 hr 22 min1 min 24 sec shorter than the previous day
12 hr 21 min1 min 25 sec shorter than the previous day
12 hr 19 min1 min 26 sec shorter than the previous day
12 hr 18 min1 min 25 sec shorter than the previous day
12 hr 16 min1 min 25 sec shorter than the previous day
12 hr 15 min1 min 26 sec shorter than the previous day
12 hr 13 min1 min 25 sec shorter than the previous day

Weather forecast for Riyadh

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Current time offsetUTC+03:00 (+03)

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Upcoming national public holidays in Saudi Arabia

  1. National Day
  2. Founding Day
  3. End of Ramadan (Eid al-Fitr)

Nearby scheduled airports for Riyadh, Riyadh Region, Saudi Arabia

King Khalid International AirportRUHLarge airport30.1 km north

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About 30.1 km (18.7 mi) north of Riyadh

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Nearby places

Al KharjRiyadh RegionSaudi Arabia86 kmSEAd DilamRiyadh RegionSaudi Arabia89 kmSE
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Frequently asked questions

What time zone is Riyadh in?
Riyadh currently uses Arabian Standard Time (UTC+03:00). Its IANA time zone is Asia/Riyadh.
When is the next clock change in Riyadh?
No clock changes are scheduled for Riyadh in the next 12 months
Does Riyadh observe daylight saving time?
Riyadh does not observe daylight saving time in 2026
What is the UTC offset in Riyadh right now?
Riyadh is currently UTC+03:00