PlanetClocksCurrent local time in Riyadh
Sunrise / Sunset · today
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Time zone facts
- Time zone
- Arabian Standard Time
- IANA zone
- Asia/Riyadh
- Current UTC offset
- UTC+3
- Daylight saving time
- No
- Country
- Saudi Arabia
- Region
- Riyadh Region
- Population
- 4,205,961
- Coordinates
- 24.69° N, 46.72° E
- Elevation
- 612 m
Riyadh is the capital of Saudi Arabia, with a population of about 4,205,961. It uses the Arabian Standard Time time zone (IANA identifier Asia/Riyadh).
Riyadh does not observe daylight saving time, so the clock stays on UTC+3 all year round. The time difference with places that do change their clocks — such as most of Europe and North America — therefore shifts by one hour twice a year.
Other cities on the same clock include Jeddah, Mecca.
Because Riyadh lies at 24.69° N, 46.72° E, the length of the day changes moderately through the year: around the June solstice there are about 13 h 40 min of daylight, and around the December solstice about 10 h 36 min.
Time difference with other cities
Sunrise and sunset through the year (2027)
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | 5:57 AM | 6:04 PM | 12 h 06 min |
| June solstice | 5:04 AM | 6:44 PM | 13 h 40 min |
| September equinox | 5:41 AM | 5:50 PM | 12 h 08 min |
| December solstice | 6:32 AM | 5:09 PM | 10 h 36 min |
Frequently asked questions
What time zone is Riyadh in?
Riyadh is in the Arabian Standard Time time zone, IANA identifier Asia/Riyadh. The UTC offset is UTC+3.
Does Riyadh have daylight saving time?
No. Riyadh stays on UTC+3 all year.
What is the time difference between Riyadh and New York?
In January New York is 8 hours behind Riyadh, and in July it is 7 hours behind Riyadh, because of daylight saving time.
What is the time difference between Riyadh and Los Angeles?
In January Los Angeles is 11 hours behind Riyadh, and in July it is 10 hours behind Riyadh, because of daylight saving time.
What time is sunrise and sunset in Riyadh?
Sunrise and sunset times change daily; today's times are shown at the top of this page. Around the June solstice, the sun rises at about 5:04 AM and sets at about 6:44 PM; around the December solstice it rises at about 6:32 AM and sets at about 5:09 PM (local time).