02:47:06

Riyadh

Saudi Arabia • Local Time

Sunday, December 28, 2025

GMT+3Night
Sunrise
06:46
Sunset
17:14
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Currency
SAR Saudi Riyal
Phone Code
+966 11
Sunrise
06:46
Sunset
17:14

Time in Riyadh

Riyadh, Saudi Arabia's capital, operates on Arabia Standard Time (AST/UTC+3). The kingdom's largest city is transforming under Vision 2030, opening to tourism while maintaining Islamic traditions.

Daylight Saving Time

Saudi Arabia does NOT observe DST.

Time Difference

Riyadh is always UTC+3. When noon: NYC 4 AM, London 9 AM.

Business Hours

Prayer times affect business. Friday is holy day. Malls popular evenings.

Timezone Facts

UTC+3. Same as Qatar and Kuwait. No DST.

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November-February for cooler weather.

Ultimate Guide to Riyadh

7.7M populationArabicGMT+3

Saudi capital. Conservative Islamic city. Opening to tourism.

🌡️Climate

Hot desert with very hot summers (35-45°C) and cool winters (10-20°C).