Riyadh
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About Riyadh
Riyadh operates on UTC+3 year-round, with no daylight saving time. What time is it in Riyadh? The city is 7 hours ahead of New York. Check the live clock at the top of this page for the exact current time. Riyadh is the capital and largest city of Saudi Arabia. It is also the capital of the Riyadh Province and the centre of the Riyadh Governorate. Located on the eastern bank of Wadi Hanifa, the current form of the metropolis largely emerged in the 1950s as an expansion of the 18th-century walled town, following the dismantling of its defensive fortifications.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What time is it in Riyadh right now?+
Riyadh runs on Arabia Standard Time (AST), which is UTC+3. The exact current time is always shown at the top of this page and updates live.
What time zone is Riyadh in?+
Riyadh is in the Arabia Standard Time (AST) zone, permanently set at UTC+3. Saudi Arabia does not observe daylight saving time, so this offset stays the same all year.
Does Riyadh observe daylight saving time?+
No. Saudi Arabia abolished daylight saving time in 2008 and has not used it since. Riyadh stays at UTC+3 throughout the entire year.
What is the time difference between Riyadh and London?+
Riyadh is 3 hours ahead of London during GMT (winter) and 2 hours ahead during BST (British Summer Time). For example, when it is 12:00 noon in London in winter, it is 15:00 in Riyadh.
What is the time difference between Riyadh and New York?+
Riyadh is 7 hours ahead of New York during Eastern Standard Time (EST) and 6 hours ahead during Eastern Daylight Time (EDT). When it is 08:00 in New York (EST), it is 15:00 in Riyadh.
What is the time difference between Riyadh and Dubai?+
Riyadh (UTC+3) is 1 hour behind Dubai (UTC+4). When it is 14:00 in Dubai, it is 13:00 in Riyadh.
How many hours ahead of UTC is Riyadh?+
Riyadh is exactly 3 hours ahead of Coordinated Universal Time (UTC+3). This offset does not change during the year since Saudi Arabia does not use daylight saving time.