Medina
What time is it in Saudi Arabia
About Medina
Medina is the capital and largest city of Medina Province in the Hejaz region of western Saudi Arabia. It is the second holiest city in Islam, after Mecca. The 2022 population was 1,477,023, the fourth highest in the country. About 58.5% of residents are Saudi citizens and 41.5% are foreigners. The city joined the UNESCO Global Network of Learning Cities in 2024. The offset in Medina is UTC+3 in every month, since there is no daylight saving. Its clocks match Istanbul and Moscow all year. Medina is 8 hours ahead of New York in January and 7 hours ahead in July.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does Medina observe daylight saving time?+
No. Medina is on UTC+3 all year, so the offset in January is the same as in July.
Which cities share Medina's time all year?+
Istanbul and Moscow use UTC+3 all year round too, so Medina, Istanbul and Moscow always show the same time.
What is the time difference between Medina and New York?+
Medina is 8 hours ahead of New York in January and 7 hours ahead in July, since New York is on UTC-4 in summer and Medina does not move.
How many people live in Medina?+
Medina had a population of 1,477,023 as of 2022, which made it the fourth-most populous city in Saudi Arabia. About 58.5% of residents are Saudi citizens and 41.5% are foreigners.
What is Medina's full official name?+
Officially the city is called al-Madinah al-Munawwarah. It is also known as al-Madinah an-Nabawiyyah and Taybah, and it is the second holiest city in Islam after Mecca.