Current Time in Riyadh
About Riyadh
Riyadh is located in Saudi Arabia, in the Northern Hemisphere, and is a major city with a population of around 4,205,961. It runs on Asia/Riyadh time, currently UTC+3:00 relative to UTC. Riyadh does not observe Daylight Saving Time, so this offset stays fixed year-round.
- CountrySaudi Arabia
- Population4,205,961
- Latitude24.6877°
- Longitude46.7219°
- Time zoneAsia/Riyadh
- Current UTC offsetUTC+3:00
- Daylight Saving TimeNot observed
Sunrise & Sunset in Riyadh Today
For Sunday, October 11, 2026, calculated from Riyadh's own coordinates.
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Seasons in Riyadh
Approximate dates — the exact moment a season begins shifts by about a day from year to year.
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Saudi Arabia National Holidays
2026
| Holiday | Date |
|---|---|
| Founding Day | Sun, Feb 22 |
| Eid al-Fitr | Fri, Mar 20 |
| Eid al-Adha | Wed, May 27 |
| National Day | Wed, Sep 23 |
2027
| Holiday | Date |
|---|---|
| Founding Day | Mon, Feb 22 |
| Eid al-Fitr | Tue, Mar 9 |
| Eid al-Adha | Sun, May 16 |
| National Day | Thu, Sep 23 |
2028
| Holiday | Date |
|---|---|
| Founding Day | Tue, Feb 22 |
| Eid al-Fitr | Sat, Feb 26 |
| Eid al-Adha | Fri, May 5 |
| National Day | Sat, Sep 23 |
2029
| Holiday | Date |
|---|---|
| Eid al-Fitr | Wed, Feb 14 |
| Founding Day | Thu, Feb 22 |
| Eid al-Adha | Tue, Apr 24 |
| National Day | Sun, Sep 23 |
2030
| Holiday | Date |
|---|---|
| Eid al-Fitr | Mon, Feb 4 |
| Founding Day | Fri, Feb 22 |
| Eid al-Adha | Sat, Apr 13 |
| National Day | Mon, Sep 23 |
Daylight Saving Time
Riyadh does not observe Daylight Saving Time. The UTC offset stays fixed at UTC+3:00 year-round.
Time Difference from Top 10 US Cities
Time Difference from Top 10 Cities Worldwide
Time Converters from Riyadh
Full hour-by-hour conversion, best time to call and daylight saving notes for Riyadh against 1 cities. Current difference shown against each.
Frequently Asked Questions About Time in Riyadh
What time zone is Riyadh in?
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia uses the Asia/Riyadh time zone. It is currently on UTC+3:00. The live local time is shown at the top of this page.
Does Riyadh observe Daylight Saving Time?
No. Riyadh does not observe Daylight Saving Time, so it stays on UTC+3:00 all year round and never changes its clocks.
What time is sunrise and sunset in Riyadh today?
The sun rises at 5:49 AM and sets at 5:30 PM in Riyadh today, giving 11h 41m of daylight.
What is the time difference between Riyadh and New York City?
New York City is 7 hours behind Riyadh right now. The full comparison against other major cities is in the tables above.
What is the UTC offset for Riyadh?
Riyadh is currently UTC+3:00. This offset is fixed and does not change during the year.